Provides students with both computer concepts and hands-on applications. Although little or no prior computer experience is required for this course, keyboarding proficiency is assumed. Topics include PC basics, file maintenance, and hardware and software components. Students will gain experience in the use of Windows, e-mail, the Internet, word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and presentation packages. The integration of software packages will also be covered.

Laboratory for COMS 1013 Programming I course. This course is graded pass/fail.

An introduction to the foundational concepts of programming using structured programming concepts of C++ as an implementation tool. Topics include sequential, selection, and iterative control structures, functions, strings, and arrays.

An introduction to planning, designing, and maintaining effective web sites on desktop and mobile devices. Topics include how to implement web pages by writing HTML and CSS code; format web pages using text, images, multimedia, and page layout techniques; design responsive sites for mobile technologies; and publish the sites to a web server.

An overview of hardware, software, technology, and information systems concepts and terms as well as ethics and opportunities within the three fields.

An introduction to the computing resources of the department and the university.

Preparation to pass the Microsoft Office Specialist: Excel Associate Certification exam. Topics covered include creating and managing worksheets and workbooks, creating cells and ranges, creating tables, applying formulas and functions and creating charts and objects. Credit for this course may be awarded to any student who has already obtained the MOS: Excel Associate certification.

This course provides hands-on experience with several software applications. Topics include intermediate and advanced word processing; spreadsheet design, formulas, and charts; database design principles and implementation; presentation design and techniques; and integration among these applications. Students will be required to apply each package on a semester project related to their major.

An introduction to web program development using modern scripting languages.

A continuation of Programming I which introduces object-oriented programming as well as other topics, including multi-dimensional arrays, functions, string processing, pointers, structs, and records.

A study of abstract data structures and the implementation of these abstract concepts as computer algorithms. Topics include recursion, linked lists, stacks, queues, searching and sorting algorithms, binary trees, and graphs.

Introduction to organizing and structuring hardware components of computers. Topics include internal data representation, data transfer and control, I/O, memory hierarchy, and programming in assembly.

This course develops a detailed understanding of a database software package developed for microcomputer applications. Topics include how to design, implement, and access a personal database. Entity relationship diagrams are emphasized in design. The use of macros, data conversion operations, linking, and complex selection operations are used in implementation. Advanced report generation mechanisms are covered along with custom-designed menus and user interfaces.

Introduction to the Python programming language where students will learn the basics through advanced concepts including basic data types, control structures, regular expressions, input/output, and textual analysis.

This course is a continuation of COMS 1333. Students are introduced to multimedia design concepts and software. Multimedia applications and design tools are used to create and maintain multimedia products such as dynamic graphics, animation, interactive websites, and video.

Laboratory exercises repairing and networking computers.

An introduction to modern computer hardware and architecture. Students receive hands-on experience in building a PC, as well as computer maintenance and troubleshooting skills.

Definition and brief history of computer operating systems, processes and their structure, CPU scheduling, process synchronization, deadlocks, swapping, memory management, paging and virtual memory, storage, secondary storage structure, and basic utility programs.

An introduction to the fundamentals of computer forensic technology. The course emphasizes techniques for identifying and minimizing the threats to, and vulnerabilities of computer systems. These techniques include methods and tools for tracking suspicious activity, for recovering and preserving digital media, and for doing post-mortem analysis.

For non-computing majors. This course involves the design, coding, debugging, and implementation of programs using the C language. The UNIX operating system is introduced.

Fundamental mathematical concepts related to computing, including logic and proof techniques; sets, sequences, relations, and functions; combinatorics; algebraic structures and Boolean algebra ; trees and graphs.

This course will be offered on an "as-needed" basis to cover those topics and subject areas in computing that are emerging in a technological sense, but that do not yet warrant the addition of a new course to the curriculum.

This course will be offered on an "as-needed" basis to cover those topics and subject areas in computing that are emerging in a technological sense, but that do not yet warrant the addition of a new course to the curriculum.

This course will be offered on an "as-needed" basis to cover those topics and subject areas in computing that are emerging in a technological sense, but that do not yet warrant the addition of a new course to the curriculum.

This course will be offered on an "as-needed" basis to cover those topics and subject areas in computing that are emerging in a technological sense, but that do not yet warrant the addition of a new course to the curriculum.

Ethical issues faced by members of a complex technological society and by professionals in a technology-related field. Topics covered include professional ethics and ethical decision making, as well as issues related to privacy, intellectual property, software development, productivity, and computer crime.

How to create a dynamic user experience based on the data available on the web application. Topics include database interactions with web-based scripting languages, logic-driven content, data manipulation, form validation, session and cookie management, security, and other concepts.

Concepts, implementation, and application of trees, hashing, graphs, and other advanced data structures will be studied.

The design and implementation of relational database systems, including conceptual design and normalization. Students will also gain experience in database and query implementation using a DBMS and SQL.

Introduction to knowledge discovery from large databases: terminology, algorithms, methodologies, software, limitations, implications, and current trends. Students will implement and evaluate data mining techniques.

Software engineering fundamentals. Topics include analyzing system requirements, applicable methods of design, verification and validation, team software development, software project management, and building large, and reliable software systems.

The tools and techniques needed to administer a server, including installation, configuration, and administration of a variety of servers on different platforms.

An overview of the construction, design, and utilization of a data center, for IT professionals. The course will start with physical realities of data center design and construction, and proceed to discussion on data center level networking, storage requirements, server utilization, and common administrative tasks in a data center environment.

Development of native and web applications for mobile devices with an emphasis on security.

The design and development of event-driven programs using an object-oriented visual programming language.

This course is an introduction to the operations of the IBM midrange computer system. Topics include architecture, system security, user interface, and work management. Coverage will also extend to applications and programming using an introduction to DB2 and RPG.

A study of the major factors involved in Human-Computer Interaction. A system- oriented, multi-disciplinary approach to understanding the human considerations in the design, testing, implementation, and administration of computer-based systems and information technology.

Basic operating system concepts and structures, CPU management, sharing resources (disks, networks, and processors), process management, threads, CPU scheduling, synchronization, deadlocks, memory management, segmentation, paging, swapping, file/device management, protection mechanisms, distributed systems, Unix/Linux environments and kernel internals, shell script programming, Unix/Linux file system, and case studies.

This course covers the implementation of production operating systems, the fundamentals of digital logic, and machine architecture.

Advanced topics in discrete mathematics applicable to modeling, analysis, and computer theory. Topics include relations, graphs, analysis of algorithms, and computability.

The application of concepts, tools, procedures, and techniques involved in the development of information systems. Emphasis is placed on the systems approach to problem solving, user involvement, the management of quality, project control, and teamwork.

A continuation of COMS 4033, with emphasis on the application of the theory and techniques covered in the previous course. Students will research, analyze, design, implement, test and document a complete system. Students, working as a team, will analyze, plan, implement, document, and present a complete system in a real world environment.

A study of the principles and concepts involved in the management of organizational maintenance of all information resources, including hardware, software, and personnel. Includes coverage of departmental functions within computer/information services, as well as legal, ethical, and professional issues, quality management, and the strategic impact of information systems.

A thorough introduction to the art and science of Project Management, as applied in the domain of information technology. Theories, best practices, and tools of project management are studied in relation to the completion of a successful project life cycle.

This course emphasizes the comparative structures and capabilities of several programming languages. Major emphasis will be placed on language constructs and the run-time behavior of programs.

Object-oriented application development, including 00 Programming, three-tier design, and model-driven development. Students will develop and present their own large-scale application program.

A comprehensive foundation in the planning, implementation and execution of database management policies and procedures. Topics include installation, storage and replication implementation, security management, indexing and performance tuning, and backup and recovery.

A comprehensive overview of general concepts and AI history; development and exposure to different artificial intelligence systems; planning, learning, and reasoning techniques; pattern recognition and natural language processing.

This course covers syntax translation, grammars and parsing, symbol tables, data representation, translating control structures, translating procedures and functions, processing expressions and data structures, and multipass translation. Students will design a computer language and implement the compiler.

An introduction to the concepts and design of parallel and distributed computing systems. Topics include data versus control parallelism, shared versus distributed memory, message passing Interface (MPI) and topoligies, parallel and distributed algorithms.

Students will complete network lab exercises in support of COMS 4703.

Basic elements and functional aspects of the hardware and software required to establish and control data communications in a stand-alone or network environment. Topics include communication protocols, media, network topologies, and system support software. Participation in a designated lab outside of the regularly scheduled meeting time is required.

Students will complete network lab exercises in support of COMS 4713.

This course provides practical hands-on skills in a networked environment. Topics covered include group policy, user management, licensing, and emerging trends in the field.

Exploration of the principles of curriculum construction, teaching methods, use of resources, and evaluation as related to teaching computing.

A methods course designed to prepare beginning educators for effective teaching in a computer science (or related) program.

The first course in a two-course sequence where students will formulate teams, choose a real-world project, create a proposal, and plan the project to be developed in the second course.

A continuation of Capstone I with an emphasis on the development, testing, and deployment phase of the project based on the proposal presented in the previous course. Students will work in teams to develop and present their project in a real-world environment.

A supervised, practical experience providing computing majors with hands-on professional experience in a position relating to an area of career interests. The student should secure an approved internship prior to course enrollment. During the internship, the student will submit regular reports regarding their internship experience.

A supervised, practical experience providing computing majors with hands-on professional experience in a position relating to an area of career interests. The student should secure an approved internship prior to course enrollment. During the internship, the student will submit regular reports regarding their internship experience.

A supervised, practical experience providing computing majors with hands-on professional experience in a position relating to an area of career interests. The student should secure an approved internship prior to course enrollment. During the internship, the student will submit regular reports regarding their internship experience.

Advanced students carry out independent research activity relating to a significant problem in a major field of study. Supervised by faculty member. Formal report and presentation required. One to four credits depending on problem selected and effort made.

Advanced students carry out independent research activity relating to a significant problem in a major field of study. Supervised by faculty member. Formal report and presentation required. One to four credits depending on problem selected and effort made.

Advanced students carry out independent research activity relating to a significant problem in a major field of study. Supervised by faculty member. Formal report and presentation required. One to four credits depending on problem selected and effort made.

Advanced students carry out independent research activity relating to a significant problem in a major field of study. Supervised by faculty member. Formal report and presentation required. One to four credits depending on problem selected and effort made.

A directed seminar in an area of computer and information science. Seminars will focus on topics relating to emerging technologies which are beyond the scope of other computer and information science courses.

A directed seminar in an area of computer and information science. Seminars will focus on topics relating to emerging technologies which are beyond the scope of other computer and information science courses.

A directed seminar in an area of computer and information science. Seminars will focus on topics relating to emerging technologies which are beyond the scope of other computer and information science courses.

This course will allow the student to work individually or as part of a small team to study and design practical computerized systems in order to solve problems of particular interest. This course may be used to offer a variety of subjects that strengthen the student's knowledge in areas not covered by other course offerings.

This course will allow the student to work individually or as part of a small team to study and design practical computerized systems in order to solve problems of particular interest. This course may be used to offer a variety of subjects that strengthen the student's knowledge in areas not covered by other course offerings.

This course will allow the student to work individually or as part of a small team to study and design practical computerized systems in order to solve problems of particular interest. This course may be used to offer a variety of subjects that strengthen the student's knowledge in areas not covered by other course offerings.

This course will allow the student to work individually or as part of a small team to study and design practical computerized systems in order to solve problems of particular interest. This course may be used to offer a variety of subjects that strengthen the student's knowledge in areas not covered by other course offerings.