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Computer Science Certificate

Certificate Program

Overview

The Computer Science Certificate is designed for students interested in exploring the field of computer science. It provides students with general knowledge in the areas of computer programming, computer network technologies, database management, and website design through a survey of courses. Students can expand their knowledge further in an area of choice through the selection of electives.

Program Outcomes

At the completion of this program, the student should be able to:

  • Summarize how computers, data processing, and networking have changed practices in society, business, science, and medicine.
  • Describe the role of major hardware and software components of a computer.
  • Apply structured methodologies to design, implement, document, test, and debug computer programs.
  • Utilize common procedural and object-oriented programming language constructs.
  • Describe the technologies used in computer networks.
  • Design a relational database with queries, forms, and reports.
  • Create web pages with HTML markup and style them

Academic Division of Professional Programs

Computer Science Certificate Courses
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    • Course
    • Credits
    • CSI 101
    • Introduction to Computers
    • 3
    This course introduces the student to the theory, structure, and application of computers. Topics include word processing, spread sheeting, presentation, and database management (software).
    • CSI 116
    • Introduction to Programming
    • 3
    This course is designed to provide the background necessary for an understanding of computers and computer languages. Programming assignments introduce the student to methods of problem solving, programming logic, development of algorithms, coding in C, debugging and documenting programs. Topics include an overview of computer organization, simple data structures, and file management.
    • CSI 107
    • C++ Programming
    • 3
    This course is designed as an introduction to C++ programming. Problem solving methods and algorithmic development stressing good programming style and documentation including top down and modular design is emphasized. Prerequisite: CSI 116 (formerly CSI 216 Computer Concepts).
    • CSI 244
    • Networking I
    • 3
    Introduction to the concepts, technology, and implementation of computer communication. Topics discussed are distributed systems requirements, network architecture, communications protocols, local and wide area networks, data transmission, digital multiplexing, data switching, and characteristics of transmission media, modems, design of information flow, and message and packet switching.
    • CSA 213
    • Database Management
    • 3
    This course is designed to introduce the fundamental process of developing, implementing, and maintaining a database system in order to produce management information. MS Access or other relational database programs will be used. Database programming is also included.
    • CSA 227
    • Website Design
    • 3
    This course will familiarize the student with the capabilities and potential of web design for applications in business, government, communication, and the arts. Hands-on experience will help build an advanced understanding of HTML vocabulary and interface applications using PageMill.
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