Computer Science

This course covers the computer terminology, computer hardware components and accessories, and the history of computers. Students will also get a brief hands-on introduction to word-processing and spreadsheet applications.

This course focuses on the latest application software and operating systems used in the business world. The course will prepare students to be intelligent users of computers and to understand the basics of word processing, spreadsheets, database, and the Internet through “hands-on” laboratory experiences. 

This course introduces students to the fundamental ideas in computer programming. Students will be exposed to both object oriented and non-object oriented programming languages. Topics include flow charts, variables, loops, if statements, events, string commands and functions. Major emphasis is placed on problem solving, sound programming techniques, and good program design.

This course explores the field of computer security on a nontechnical level. The course will discuss the importance and role of security as computer networking becomes more tightly integrated with society. The course will examine the ethical issues related to computer security including privacy, identity theft, and liability.

This course is designed to give students a thorough exposure to the advanced computer software skills that employers are seeking. In addition, it will satisfy all the objectives for the MCAS (Microsoft Certified Application Specialist) certification. The MCAS Program is an international certification for users of the Microsoft Office products to demonstrate their skills in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access. The certification provides businesses with a benchmark for skills assessment for prospective employees and a measureable assessment of training and/or experience for current employees; also, it provides potential employees with a valuable credential that enhances their productivity in the workforce.

This course will teach the fundamental programming principles for mobile applications using the Android Platform. The course covers mobile application development phases, terminologies, application design, and coding using a hands-on approach. Students will create and deploy several simple mobile applications during the semester. Each student will design and implement an application for the final project.

In this course students will build a solid foundation of knowledge in the most widely used operating systems for personal computers. Students will learn to install, configure and troubleshoot operating systems. Students will also learn how to use operating systems for file management, memory management and a variety of other tasks.

This course integrates Web Design, Database, and Programming. Students will learn how to create and deploy database driven web applications. Students will also work with SQL to create and modify databases used in the web applications.

In this course students will learn the function of all major hardware components in the personal computer. Students will also learn how to diagnose and troubleshoot computer hardware and peripheral devices. Appropriate safely measures for working on personal computers will also be covered.

In this course students will learn skills necessary to plan, install and troubleshoot a network in a corporate environment.

This course extends the concepts presented in Introduction to Networking (CSC 230) through additional study of network implementations coupled with hands-on activities. Topics include the study of network design, administration, security and troubleshooting. In addition to those topics, router configurations will be examined. Activities include hands-on application and practice in the lab environment that covers the theories discussed in the classroom.