planned course list
Spring 2009
Cs213 Computer Applications in Business – 3 credits
Familiarizes students with business information technology concepts and applications, analysis of business problems and potential computer-based solutions, and concepts and applications of electronic communications. Course involves the use of an electronic spreadsheet, presentation and database software, and the World Wide Web. Two (2) one-hour lectures and one one-hour laboratory each week. Prerequisite: Sophomore standing and CS101 (or equivalent), or consent of instructor.
CS331 Computer Networking II – 4 cr
This is the second of a 2 course sequence on data network communication technologies. This class covers circuit and packet switching in wide area networks (T carrier and Sonet based, ATM, frame relay, dialup and ISDN) and advanced routing technologies (OSPF, eigrp, is-is and bgp). Labs involve using routers and communications equipment to simulate WANS and ISP sites. Cisco equipment and certifications (CCNA and CCNP) are emphasized. Spring semester. Prerequisites: CS330 or CCNA certification or consent of instructor.
CS421 Computer and Network Security – 4 credits
This course combines knowledge and skills from the 2 computer network classes and the OS class to create, compromise and secure computer network and server equipment. Labs include securing switches, routers, workstations and servers as well as implementing network firewalls. The course covers security concepts, policies, and risk management as well as hacking techniques and defenses. The lab emphasizes the implementation of technologies from Cisco, Microsoft and Linux. Security+ certification is emphasized. Spring semester. Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in CS330 and CS410. CS331 is recommended as either concurrent or a prerequisite.
Cs495 Computer Science Seminar – 3 cr
Various topics not covered in other computer science courses are researched and discussed. Students consider selected readings, and each makes a presentation and leads a discussion on a chosen topic. Normally taken in the last year of residence. Spring semester.
Fall 2009
GIS110 Introduction to GIS - 3 credits
Description: The class will introduce the student to the basic concepts and terminology of computer based Geographic Information Systems (GIS). Students will learn about how to use mapping technology to collect, edit, and display information. The class will explore a wide variety of applications as well as the benefits and limitations of display techniques. Disciplines that use GIS include law enforcement, real estate and land use, wildlife and environmental studies, engineering, education, computer science and math, sociology, geography and many others. Students will gain the facility to manipulate and display data and will also describe practical and applied uses and implementations of this technology.
Cs213 Computer Applications in Business – 3 credits
Familiarizes students with business information technology concepts and applications, analysis of business problems and potential computer-based solutions, and concepts and applications of electronic communications. Course involves the use of an electronic spreadsheet, presentation and database software, and the World Wide Web. Two (2) one-hour lectures and one one-hour laboratory each week. Prerequisite: Sophomore standing and CS101 (or equivalent), or consent of instructor.
CS330 Computer Networking I - 4 cr
This is the first of a 2 course sequence on data network communication technologies. The class covers computer networking models (TCP/IP, OSI), physical media, lan and Ethernet technologies and introduces routing and address translation. TCP/IP addressing, subnetting and supernetting are emphasized. Labs involve configuring routers and switches to control traffic and generating and observing test cases. Cisco equipment and certification (CCNA level) are emphasized. Fall semester. Prerequisites: Basic skills and knowledge of computer hardware and software or consent of instructor.
CS410 Operating Systems – 4 credits
This class covers the design and theory of modern computer operating systems. It covers topics such as process management and scheduling, memory management and protection, device management, and distributed operating systems. The lab component utilizes open source (linux or unix based) systems and Microsoft OS’s to build and administer common operating systems. Fall semester. Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in CS110, CS120 and CS309.
Spring 2010
Cs213 Computer Applications in Business – 3 credits
Familiarizes students with business information technology concepts and applications, analysis of business problems and potential computer-based solutions, and concepts and applications of electronic communications. Course involves the use of an electronic spreadsheet, presentation and database software, and the World Wide Web. Two (2) one-hour lectures and one one-hour laboratory each week. Prerequisite: Sophomore standing and CS101 (or equivalent), or consent of instructor.
This course will cover the principles and methodologies of designing GIS databases and working with spatial data of all types and formats. Topics will include spatial data modeling, GIS data and database formats, relational databases and Structured Query Language, database design and documentation, data creation methodologies, field data collection, data conversion and geocoding. Students should leave the class with an understanding of the issues and principles of GIS database design and methodologies of working with GIS data to support a GIS analysis. As part of the course, students will develop a database to support a GIS analysis of their choosing, produce a map and paper documenting the analysis results and present their findings to the class. Spring semester, even years.
CS331 Computer Networking II – 4 cr
This is the second of a 2 course sequence on data network communication technologies. This class covers circuit and packet switching in wide area networks (T carrier and Sonet based, ATM, frame relay, dialup and ISDN) and advanced routing technologies (OSPF, eigrp, is-is and bgp). Labs involve using routers and communications equipment to simulate WANS and ISP sites. Cisco equipment and certifications (CCNA and CCNP) are emphasized. Spring semester. Prerequisites: CS330 or CCNA certification or consent of instructor.
Cs495 Computer Science Seminar – 3 cr
Various topics not covered in other computer science courses are researched and discussed. Students consider selected readings, and each makes a presentation and leads a discussion on a chosen topic. Normally taken in the last year of residence. Spring semester.
Fall 2010
GIS110 Introduction to GIS - 3 credits
Description: The class will introduce the student to the basic concepts and terminology of computer based Geographic Information Systems (GIS). Students will learn about how to use mapping technology to collect, edit, and display information. The class will explore a wide variety of applications as well as the benefits and limitations of display techniques. Disciplines that use GIS include law enforcement, real estate and land use, wildlife and environmental studies, engineering, education, computer science and math, sociology, geography and many others. Students will gain the facility to manipulate and display data and will also describe practical and applied uses and implementations of this technology. Fall semester.
Cs213 Computer Applications in Business - 3 credits
Familiarizes students with business information technology concepts and applications, analysis of business problems and potential computer-based solutions, and concepts and applications of electronic communications. Course involves the use of an electronic spreadsheet, presentation and database software, and the World Wide Web. Two (2) one-hour lectures and one one-hour laboratory each week. Prerequisite: Sophomore standing and CS101 (or equivalent), or consent of instructor.
CS330 Computer Networking I - 4 cr
This is the first of a 2 course sequence on data network communication technologies. The class covers computer networking models (TCP/IP, OSI), physical media, lan and Ethernet technologies and introduces routing and address translation. TCP/IP addressing, subnetting and supernetting are emphasized. Labs involve configuring routers and switches to control traffic and generating and observing test cases. Cisco equipment and certification (CCNA level) are emphasized. Fall semester. Prerequisites: Basic skills and knowledge of computer hardware and software or consent of instructor.
CS410 Operating Systems - 4 credits
This class covers the design and theory of modern computer operating systems. It covers topics such as process management and scheduling, memory management and protection, device management, and distributed operating systems. The lab component utilizes open source (linux or unix based) systems and Microsoft OS's to build and administer common operating systems. Fall semester. Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in CS110, CS120 and CS309.
Spring 2011
Cs213 Computer Applications in Business - 3 credits
Familiarizes students with business information technology concepts and applications, analysis of business problems and potential computer-based solutions, and concepts and applications of electronic communications. Course involves the use of an electronic spreadsheet, presentation and database software, and the World Wide Web. Two (2) one-hour lectures and one one-hour laboratory each week. Prerequisite: Sophomore standing and CS101 (or equivalent), or consent of instructor.
CS331 Computer Networking II - 4 cr
This is the second of a 2 course sequence on data network communication technologies. This class covers circuit and packet switching in wide area networks (T carrier and Sonet based, ATM, frame relay, dialup and ISDN) and advanced routing technologies (OSPF, eigrp, is-is and bgp). Labs involve using routers and communications equipment to simulate WANS and ISP sites. Cisco equipment and certifications (CCNA and CCNP) are emphasized. Spring semester. Prerequisites: CS330 or CCNA certification or consent of instructor.
CS421 Computer and Network Security - 4 credits
This course combines knowledge and skills from the 2 computer network classes and the OS class to create, compromise and secure computer network and server equipment. Labs include securing switches, routers, workstations and servers as well as implementing network firewalls. The course covers security concepts, policies, and risk management as well as hacking techniques and defenses. The lab emphasizes the implementation of technologies from Cisco, Microsoft and Linux. Security+ certification is emphasized. Spring semester. Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in CS330 and CS410. CS331 is recommended as either concurrent or a prerequisite.
Cs495 Computer Science Seminar - 3 cr
Various topics not covered in other computer science courses are researched and discussed. Students consider selected readings, and each makes a presentation and leads a discussion on a chosen topic. Normally taken in the last year of residence. Spring semester.