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computers

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Parallel Computers and Programming   (COS-431)   3.00 s.h.  
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Course Description
General structures and design techniques of parallel computers. Programming paradigms and algorithm design considerations for parallel processors.

Learning Outcomes
Through the Portfolio Assessment process, students will demonstrate that they can appropriately address the following outcomes:

  • Define terminology commonly used in parallel computing.
  • Describe different parallel architectures, inter-connect networks, programming models, and algorithms for common operations.
  • Develop an efficient parallel algorithm to solve a problem.

 
Introduction to Computers   (COS-101)   3.00 s.h.  
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Course Description
Introduction to Computers provides you with a broad, general introduction to hardware and software fundamentals, productivity software, graphics, digital media, multimedia, database applications, networking, the Internet, and security and privacy issues, as well as an introduction to object-oriented programming using the Visual Basic programming language.

Learning Outcomes
Through the Portfolio Assessment process, students will demonstrate that they can appropriately address the following outcomes:

  • Describe the basic nomenclature of a computer and the many input and output devices available today.
  • Explain software fundamentals and describe a variety of productivity applications.
  • Compare and contrast graphics, digital media, and multimedia applications.
  • Describe database applications and enumerate privacy concerns.
  • Identify networking and telecommunication fundamentals.
  • Distinguish between the Internet and the World Wide Web.
  • Explain computer security and the various means by which the risks of security may be minimized.
  • Write several application programs using the Visual Basic 2010 programming language.

Available by CLEP and DSST exam.  
Health Information Systems   (CIS-300)   3.00 s.h.  
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Course Description
Systems analysis techniques, evaluation of hardware and software components of computers for health information system applications; data representation and manipulation in computers; requirements and limitations of computer programming methods for controlling the accuracy and security of data in computer systems; the design and cost effectiveness of health information systems; and record linkage and data sharing.

Learning Outcomes
Through the Portfolio Assessment process, students will demonstrate that they can appropriately address the following outcomes:

  • how computers are used
  • uses of application software
  • components of a system unit
  • input and output devices
  • storage devices
  • uses of and ramifications of the Internet
  • systems software
  • communications and networks
  • databases and information management
  • systems development
  • program development
  • use of multimedia
  • security, privacy, and ethics issues
  • controversial computer-related topics addressing the use of computers in contemporary society

 
Advanced Assembly Language   (COS-331)   3.00 s.h.  
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Course Description
Assembly language instructions for multiple address and multiple register computers: indexing, bit manipulation, fixed and floating point arithmetic on two address machine, logical instruction repertoire, data structures at the machine level, core dumps and program debugging, subroutine and macro construction.

Learning Outcomes
Through the Portfolio Assessment process, students will demonstrate that they can appropriately address the following outcomes:

  • Compare and contrast instruction formats including fixed vs. variable length & data addressing modes.
  • Explain how fixed and floating point arithmetic is performed on two address machines.
  • Explain how numeric and non-numeric data are represented in memory.
  • Design, implement, and debug assembly language programs for multiple address and multiple register computers that incorporates subroutines and macros.

 
Computer Music II   (MUS-275)   3.00 s.h.  
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Course Description
Continued study of creative use of computers and synthesizers. Compositional and improvisatory techniques, including sequencing, editing, and MIDI technology and other software.

Learning Outcomes
Through the Portfolio Assessment process, students will demonstrate that they can appropriately address the following outcomes:

  • Narrative describing student's creative use of computers and synthesizers, demonstrating an intermediate level of expertise
  • Narrative describing student's background and experience in the use of any compositional and improvisatory techniques, including sequencing and editing
  • Narrative describing student's background and experience with MIDI technology and other software at an intermediate level of expertise
  • Narrative of student's background and experience with notational software programs, such as Finale
  • Demonstration of above skills through submission of electronic files of work examples

 
Computer Music III   (MUS-375)   3.00 s.h.  
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Course Description
Intensive study of creative use of computers and synthesizers. Compositional and improvisatory techniques, including sequencing, editing, and MIDI technology and other software.

Learning Outcomes
Through the Portfolio Assessment process, students will demonstrate that they can appropriately address the following outcomes:

  • Narrative describing student's creative use of computers and synthesizers, demonstrating an advanced level of expertise
  • Narrative describing student's background and use of any compositional and improvisatory techniques, including sequencing and editing, at an advanced level
  • Narrative describing student's background and experience of MIDI technology and other software at an advanced level of expertise
  • Narrative of student's background and experience with notational software programs, such as Finale
  • Demonstration of above skills through submission of tape, scores, CD, videos

 
Computer Concepts and Applications   (CIS-107)   3.00 s.h.  
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Course Description
Computer Concepts and Applications provides an overview of computers, focusing on historical development; hardware; application software; communications; Internet use; how to purchase, install, and maintain a computer; information systems; system analysis and design; programming; careers in the computer field; security, ethics, and privacy issues; and multimedia. The "laboratory" portion of the course features the use of Microsoft Office and Windows.

Learning Outcomes
Through the Portfolio Assessment process, students will demonstrate that they can appropriately address the following outcomes:

  • Demonstrate basic competency using Microsoft Office 2010 applications and Windows 7
  • Evaluate how computers are used
  • Distinguish between application and system software
  • Evaluate communication networks and databases
  • Appraise the uses of the Internet
  • Differentiate between system development and program development
  • Judge security, privacy and ethical issues related to information technology
  • Contrast input and output devices.

Available by TECEP exam.  
Introduction to Computer Information Systems   (CIS-102)   3.00 s.h.  
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Course Description
A survey of the basic concepts, principles, and procedures in computer information processing.

Learning Outcomes
Through the Portfolio Assessment process, students will demonstrate that they can appropriately address the following outcomes:

  • Describe the history of computers and information systems, as well as current and future technology.
  • Explain the hardware, software and technologies related to networking and e-commerce, digital media, e-commerce, systems analysis and design, as well as programming.
  • Describe the steps needed for designing an Ideal System for a Home Office or Small Business and configuring an ideal computer system (hardware/software, including email, Internet access, file management, virus protection, etc.) for a home office or small business.

 
Computer Architecture   (COS-330)   3.00 s.h.  
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Course Description
Covers the nature and limitations of computers. The CPU is covered in detail, including processor, control and memory design. Data path design and the ALU both fixed and floating-point arithmetic are covered. The course also includes pipeline and superscalar processing. Finally, the I/O system is studied in some detail.

Learning Outcomes
Through the Portfolio Assessment process, students will demonstrate that they can appropriately address the following outcomes:

  • Describe major advances in modern computing as well as some of the latest trends in the industry.
  • Illustrate by example the major components of a computer system, including CPU, I/O, memory, and storage.
  • Describe in detail the components of the CPU, including the ALU, the processor, control unit, and memory.
  • Explain the performance of I/O, giving examples of devices.
  • Explain the essentials of computer arithmetic.

 
Operating Systems   (COS-352)   3.00 s.h.  
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Course Description
Operating Systems provides an understanding of the workings of the entire computer system, because it is the operating system that manages each and every piece of hardware and software. In this course, students will learn what operating systems are, how they work, what they do, and why. Comparison of the major operating systems is included. Due to the nature of this course, it is advisable to have already taken an introductory course in computers and to have experience with programming in at least one computer language.

Learning Outcomes
Through the Portfolio Assessment process, students will demonstrate that they can appropriately address the following outcomes:

  • Explain the structure of an operating system
  • Describe memory management
  • Describe memory management
  • Describe process management and synchronization
  • Describe device management
  • Describe interrupt handling
  • Describe interrupt handling
  • Explain and illustrate the user command interface
  • Evaluate and compare operating systems

 
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