B.S. in Applied Computer Science

Graduation Requirements for the Degree

College of Arts and Sciences

The following courses required:

Introduction to the history, vocabulary, and use of computer information systems. Includes word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation applications using the integrated package Microsoft Office. Lab fee required.

Topics include the history, evolution, structure, and management of the Internet; the influence of the Internet on society; locating and synthesizing information online; Hypertext Markup Language; and building web pages. Lab fee required.

Introduction to programming and basic computer science principles and algorithms. Topics include fundamental computer science theory, number systems, thinking strategies, Tanenbaum’s virtual machine, recursion, data structures, and addressing. Prerequisite: Satisfactory performance on computer science placement test or CPSC 1003. Lab fee required.

Design, capture, and processing of digital graphic elements in published material (with emphasis on the Internet as the publishing medium). Introduction to design concepts. Prerequisite: CPSC 1103 and CPSC 1203 or permission of instructor. Lab fee required.

Introduction to object-oriented design and programming using a modern object programming language. Studying language syntax, program construction, and debugging techniques provides the foundation to design and implement new solutions for common business applications. Prerequisite: CPSC 1903 and CPSC 2203 or permission of instructor. Lab fee required.

Web page design and programming syntax and use of HTML and DHTML to implement those designs. Design elements include text, forms, tables, frames, graphics, sound, white space, images, animation, and intra-page, intra-site, and inter-site hyperlinks. Introduction to scripting and XML. Prerequisite: CPSC 1203 and CPSC 1003, or CPSC 1903. Lab fee required.

Concepts of PC hardware and software configuration and help desk technical support in a business environment. Troubleshooting and hardware peripheral maintenance and repair, basic application installations, printer maintenance, and end-user public relations. Prerequisite: CPSC 1903 or permission of instructor. Includes lab. Lab tools required. Lab fee required.

A study of the protocols employed to implement business and organizational solutions on an intranet or the Internet. Analysis of available hardware and software used in the design of networks and the respective cost/benefit tradeoffs. Prerequisite: CPSC 2303 or permission of instructor.

Methods of database planning, design, and development. Management topics include data integrity, privacy, and security. File systems, hierarchical and networked databases, and relational online databases. Prerequisite: CPSC 2253 and CPSC 2293. Lab fee required.

Advanced database design, creation, maintenance, and security using the SQL or SQL type language. The online databases will be implemented using current database engines and interfaces. Prerequisite: CPSC 2503 and CPSC 3003. Lab fee required.

Theory and practice of determining data flow in a small enterprise environment. The Systems Development Life Cycle methodology will be the process used to develop appropriate solutions. Local business case studies will serve as class projects. Prerequisite: CPSC 2503, 3003 and 3354.

Advanced study of the concepts and application of an Object-Oriented Event Driven (OOED) approach to developing solutions to business problems. Prerequisite: CPSC 2253. Lab fee required.

Design concepts of advanced PC operating systems. Focus on modern operating systems and server theory, as well as hands-on lab projects. Prerequisite: CPSC 2303 and CPSC 2503 or permission of instructor. Lab fee required.

The techniques employed to implement business/organizational networking solutions. Includes transmission media, client-server strategies, throughput and response time, systems architecture, and cost/benefit tradeoffs. Prerequisite: CPSC 2503. Lab fee required.

An advanced study of protocols employed to implement business/organizational networking solutions. An in-depth analysis of available hardware and software used in the design of networks and the respective cost/benefit tradeoffs. Prerequisite: CPSC 3354 and CPSC 3623. Lab fee required.

Ethical and professional issues relating to the use of computer software, hardware, and information systems. Prerequisite: Senior standing and permission of instructor.

A study of the advanced programming techniques of powerful scripting languages. Students will analyze scripts and design new applets. Strong focus on design, documentation, and debugging. Prerequisite: CPSC 3013, 3303, and CPSC 3354. Lab fee required.

An advanced study of network applications and protocols to implement networking solutions. Analysis of available hardware and software used in the design of network support. Prerequisite: CPSC 3633. Lab fee required.

Any topic in computer science meeting the approval of the division chair and the academic dean. Courses numbered 400-409 are directed study by individuals; those numbered 410-419 are experimental courses not described above. Offered on sufficient demand. 400-409 graded P/NC. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. May require lab fee.

Advanced concepts and elements of web site design. Advanced web page editors are used to build the web pages. On-line research and analysis provide the foundation for building a small enterprise environment group project. Prerequisites: CPSC 3103. Lab fee required.

Topics in logic and proof, set theory, functions and matrices, algorithms and recursion, graph theory and trees, number theory, counting and probability, and finite differences, with application to the formulation and solution of real world problems. Prerequisite: level of math proficiency as determined by math SAT/ACT scores; satisfactory completion of MATH 1023/4, MATH 1053, or MATH 1033; or permission of instructor.

Introduction to using the Internet to conduct business. Topics will include advertising, market research, customer prospecting, distribution of products and services, and adapting to changing technology. Students will analyze existing e-commerce operations, including nonprofit. Prerequisite: CPSC 1203 or permission of instructor.

Presents the strategic themes and issues associated with success in the new economy and compares them to the fundamentals of old economy success. Also identifies organizational processes and relationships that may have value added through the application of an e-business strategy. Student teams will develop an e-business plan to be implemented on-line in e-Commerce Management III. Prerequisite: MGMT 2003.

A one-semester seminar class focusing on the skills associated with written scientific communication. Students learn how to interpret and critically analyze scientific research literature and how to write scientific papers. Designed for science majors but open to all students.

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