Computer Science

CSC 110 EXCEL
This course will familiarize students with selected features of the Microsoft Excel spreadsheet program. Basic skills learned can be adapted for use in courses involving business, accounting, statistics, science, math, and other areas. Applied problems from various fields will be used as examples. Prerequisite: Math placement at the level of MAT 114 or higher or completion of MAT 111. (Fall, Spring) Katcher/One credit

CSC 113 INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER SCIENCE
This course presents an overview of computers and their applications. Students are exposed to a variety of platforms (e.g. MAC, PC, etc.). Topics include popular applications as well as hardware, software, the Internet, social implications and multimedia. Each semester the department will offer sections of CSC113 with a specific emphasis: business applications, ethical implications, computer programming, and general computer science. Not open to those who have taken CSC 117. (Fall, Spring)
Staff/Three credits

CSC 117 INTRODUCTION TO PROGRAMMING
This course is an introduction to the field of computer science and structured programming in C11. Topics include basic computer architecture, the algorithmic approach to problem solving, various number systems, and logic. The programming language constructs introduced include types of variables, arithmetic operations, input/output, decision statements, loops, and functions. (Fall)
Brown/Three credits

CSC 118 INTERNET
The purpose of the course is to give a deeper understanding of what the Internet is, how it works, and how the uses of it are changing. Students will cover the history, why the technology works, the ethics in using an open system, advanced settings, what is involved in designing, creating, and maintaining a web site, and be able to discuss the problems and possible future of this topic. Our task in this class is to jointly investigate how the Internet can and is being used. We will try together to cover and understand topics that most users of the Internet are not yet using such as RSS, blogs, wikis, mashups, clouds, apps and how to better search and evaluate the materials found. My hope is that we will cover materials that you do not know even exists. (Fall)
Chase/Three credits

CSC 120 STATISTICS PROGRAMMING
This course introduces the Python programming language and the R programming language for statistical computing. Students will gain proficiency in writing computer programs to solve basic problems in data analysis. Applied problems will be chosen from a wide variety of subject areas. Prerequisite: Math placement at the level of MAT 114 or higher or completion of MAT 111. (Fall)
Alfano/Three credits

CSC 130 DATA VISUALIZATION
This course introduces computer-based techniques for the visual display of quantitative information. Students will gain proficiency in the use of Excel, Tableau, and R to produce effective data visualizations and information graphics. Prerequisite: ECO 115, SOC 300 or PSY 265 Statistics. (Spring) Gore/Three credits

CSC 175 DATABASES AND SPREADSHEETS
This course covers the establishment and effective use of a database using Access: design, screen forms and data- entry, queries, updating, linking related tables, report generation, and export/import to other programs. It also presents the design and application of spreadsheets using Excel: formatting, ranges, built-in functions, user-defined formulas, array formulas, table-lookups, summaries by pivot tables, graphing, linking, and macros. Some mathematical background is assumed. Prerequisite: CSC 113 or CSC 117. (Fall)
Brown/Three credits

CSC 231 COMPUTER ARCHITECTURE
A course introducing the student to computer architecture and assembly language programming. Topics will include memory and addressing, data representation, real and integral arithmetic, instruction formats and sets, indexing, subroutines, and error correction. Prerequisite: CSC 117 or equivalent. (Fall 2018, Fall 2020)
Katcher/Three credits

CSC 250 INTERMEDIATE PROGRAMMING
This course extends the computer science and programming concepts introduced in CSC 117. The advanced topics include: objects, pointers, arrays, records, string types, and functions with output parameters. Prerequisite: CSC 117. (Spring)
Staff/Three credits

CSC 260 COMMAND LINE INTERFACES
This course introduces a command language computing environment, the bash shell interface to the Linux operating system. Topics covered include: an exploration of the bash shells, hierarchical file structure, file permissions, multiuser systems, utilities, shell scripts, I/O redirection, pipes, and programming in C11. Prerequisite: CSC 117. (Spring) Katcher/Three credits

CSC 261 SIMULATION
Exposition of basic ideas of digital computer simulation of stochastic processes, and the application of those ideas to practical problems. Prerequisite: CSC 117. (Spring 2018, Spring 2020)
Katcher/Three credits

CSC 301 SYSTEMS ANALYSIS AND DESIGN
A course dealing with all aspects of system design and implementation. Problem definition, feasibility study, system design tools, system development control, and implementation and evaluation of systems will be covered. Prerequisite: CSC 117 or equivalent. (Fall 2017, Fall 2019) Katcher/Three credits

CSC 303 OPERATING SYSTEMS
This course introduces operating system design emphasizing process management for multiuser and networked systems. Topics covered include: process scheduling, interprocess communication, race conditions and solutions, memory, device and file management. Prerequisites: CSC 260 and CSC 305. (Spring 2019, Spring 2021)
Staff/Three credits

CSC 305 DATA STRUCTURES
This course introduces complex data structures such as trees, lists, stacks, and matrices. It also covers the classification of an algorithm by computing its order. The algorithms that will be analyzed include various sorting and searching methods. Prerequisite: CSC 250. (Fall) Brown/Three credits

CSC 310 INTERACTIVE COMPUTER GRAPHICS
This course presents the basic principles for the design and use of computer graphic systems. Topics include graphics devices, two- and three-dimensional representations, transformations, rotations, scaling, device independence, windowing, and clipping. Prerequisite: CSC 305 must be completed or taken concurrently. (Fall 2018, Fall 2020) Fry/Three credits

CSC 315 E-COMMERCE
Learn to use the fastest-growing marketplace in the world! This course is an introduction to the world of electronic commerce, covering technical and business topics. Case studies and business examples, including triumphs and flops, are analyzed. The course considers ways that EC is affecting the business community, and the problems managers face as they adapt to doing business in cyberspace. Prerequisite: CSC 113 or CSC 117. (Spring) Chase/Three credits

CSC 317 JAVA PROGRAMMING
Java is an object-oriented programming language with many interactive multimedia capabilities. This course covers the fundamentals of Java programming language, including how to write, debug, and execute Java programs. The course covers object-oriented programming techniques, as well as creating Java applets and applications. Prerequisite: CSC 305. (Spring 2019, Spring 2021)
Katcher/Three credits

CSC 321 DATABASE MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS
This course deals with both the operational and decision support environment of database systems. Topics include indexing, randomization, physical blocking, and relational and hierarchical structures. Previous experience at the level of CSC 175 or equivalent is recommended. Prerequisite: CSC 305. (Spring 2019, Spring 2021)
Katcher/Three credits

CSC 325 ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE
This course is an open-ended discussion of what Artificial Intelligence (AI) is and how it might be achieved. Computers are defined as abstract machines. Defining intelligence is approached using results from neuroscience and cognitive psychology. Practical AI applications discussed include: language-understanding, robotics, expert systems, neural nets, and game-playing programs. Prerequisite: CSC 305 must be completed or taken concurrently. (Fall 2018, Fall 2020)
Staff/Three credits

CSC 327 OPERATIONS RESEARCH
Concepts, methods, and introduction to the theory of optimization of linear systems. Topics to include simplex method, duality, sensitivity, formulation, and classic problems, e.g., maximal flow, travelling salesman, and assignment. Prerequisites: CSC 305 must be completed or taken concurrently. (Fall 2016, Fall 2018)
Katcher/Three credits

CSC 330 COMPUTER NETWORKS
This course examines principles and current trends in computer networks. It covers local area network (LAN) technology, network architecture, network layers using the ISO’s reference model for open systems, protocols, network topology, internet working devices, and data communications. The course utilizes elementary concepts and offers hands-on experience with LANs. Prerequisite: CSC 113 or CSC 117. (Spring 2018, Spring 2020) Gupta/Three credits

CSC 335 COMPUTER AND NETWORK SECURITY
This course provides a survey of the concepts of information security, computer security and information assurance system. A focus on both fundamentals and practical information will be stressed. Topics include a study of security services (integrity, availability, confidentiality, etc), security attacks, vulnerabilities, exploits, and applications of security techniques for new services. Prerequisite: MAT 117 or above; or ECO 115; or CSC 117 or above. (Fall 2018, Fall 2020)
Gupta/Three credits