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3.00 Credits
This is a comprehensive hands-on personal computer applications course specifically designed for students to develop an intermediate knowledge of word processing software, spreadsheet software, database software and presentation software. Additional topics include an overview of the components of a microcomputer system; hardware and software; storage devices and media; interpretation of error messages, file management, files storage, and Internet research. Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able to: Differentiate between hardware and software; Identify various storage devices and media; Manage files and folders; Navigate to information stored on the computer; Perform tasks using features common to integrated software programs; Demonstrate computer skills using application software on a personal computer; Use word processing software to create, edit, and format documents; Apply intermediate word processing skills to solve application-type problems using word processing software; Design, create, modify, and format worksheets and workbooks using spreadsheet software; Design databases and create, edit, and modify database objects; Design, create, enhance, organize, and view presentations using presentation software; Use the Internet to navigate the Web using URL and Hyperlinks, to create and delete bookmarks, to compose, view, send, receive, and print e-mail messages.
Prerequisite:
(ENG 050 and REA 050) or ENG 099* or REA 075 or Appropriate Placement Test Scores (*Course(s) May Be Taken Concurrently)
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3.00 Credits
This course provides students with an introduction to database concepts, data models, and Database Management System (DBMS) software applications. Students examine, design, create and query relational and non-relational database systems. Hands-on activities involve one or more of the database systems currently used in the industry. Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able to: Discuss the conceptual and physical aspects of relational database architecture; Apply the standards for relational database design and apply them to the database design of a specified application; Design, develop and manipulate a relational database; Demonstrate mastery of writing and executing SQL statements; Discuss the advantages and use-cases for using NoSQL databases over traditional relational DBMS; Identify the types of NoSQL databases (document, key-value, wide-column, graph); Demonstrate schema definition and querying using one or more NoSQL database systems.
Prerequisite:
CS 100* or CS 101* (*Course(s) May Be Taken Concurrently)
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3.00 Credits
This hands-on course provides a comprehensive presentation of Microsoft Excel. The more advance features of Microsoft Excel are stressed. Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able to: Develop Excel worksheets that include formulas and functions; Use Excel to develop professional-looking worksheets; Develop charts and graphs; Use Excel to manage financial data; Use Excel to create static and dynamic Web pages; Use Excel to work with multiple worksheets and workbooks; Use Excel for data manipulation with database functions, lookup function, and templates; Enhance Excel worksheets with Visual Basic and Macros for applications; Use Excel worksheet for "What-If-Analysis"; Import data into Excel worksheets from other Microsoft applications.
Prerequisite:
CS 100
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3.00 Credits
This course is designed to teach students effective research skills using the internet. Students will learn effective research strategies for retrieving, evaluating and using information from internet web sites, internet-based subscription databases, and various Web 2.0 applications. The development of critical thinking skills for college level research assignments and lifelong learning will be stressed. Ethical and legal aspects regarding the use of information will be discussed. Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able to: Distinguish free internet sites from fee-based internet subscription services; Use advanced features of internet search engines and fee-based internet subscription services; Evaluate web sites for reliability and relevancy; Choose the most effective resource and format for the specific information needed; Understand the legal and ethical issues regarding plagiarism and copyright; Compose a works cited list using MLA or APA format; Navigate services available through homepages of a public library and an academic library.
Prerequisite:
CS 100* (*Course(s) May Be Taken Concurrently)
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3.00 Credits
This course introduces students to the theory and practical aspects of the computer game development process. Students brainstorm a game idea, establish focus, determine the storytelling mode, and document the design. Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able to: Demonstrate an understanding of the vocabulary of game design theory and practice; Identify the techniques of top game designers; Analyze and identify the elements that make successful games; Apply the computer game development process to create a design document.
Prerequisite:
(ENG 050 and REA 050) or ENG 099* or REA 075 or Appropriate Placement Test Scores (*Course(s) May Be Taken Concurrently)
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3.00 Credits
This course focuses on designing, developing and testing computer games using game creation development tools. Students use an icon-based system of events and actions to program computer games. Principles of successful game design and techniques of top game designers are also explored. Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able to: List requirements for a game development studio; Describe the basic elements of an image and how to manipulate it; Identify and describe game genres; Identify the elements of good game design; Utilize the computer game development process to create games using a game engine and design tool; Demonstrate the ability to use game creation development tools to develop games for inclusion in a portfolio.
Prerequisite:
CS 100 and CS 117
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3.00 Credits
This course introduces students to the concepts of programming using an object-orient programming language and game development tools. Students will create 2D and 3D games using game development tools as well as program a full-featured role-playing game (RPG) using an object-oriented programming language. Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able to: Describe the elements of game programming; Create a 2D game using game development tools; Create a 3D game using game development tools; Use the basic programming constructs of an object-oriented programming language; Create animations for a game; Add sounds to a game; Create a game using a HTML5 game-based creation engine; Create an RPG using an object-oriented programming language.
Prerequisite:
CS 101 and (CS 117* or CS 118*) (*Course(s) May Be Taken Concurrently)
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3.00 Credits
The focus of this course is to create 2D artwork, arrange U-V's, generate textures, and create a 3D model. Students create 3D models and animations using industry standard computer graphics software. Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able to: Identify the requirements of 2D artwork; Demonstrate the ability to design and develop 2D artwork; Identify the requirements of a 3D model; Use a 3D modeling software product to create models and animations.
Prerequisite:
MAT 050 and ((ENG 050 and REA 050) or ENG 099* or REA 075) or Appropriate Placement Test Scores (*Course(s) May Be Taken Concurrently)
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3.00 Credits
This is the first part of the hands-on hardware preparation for students whose goal is to develop an understanding of operating systems to maintain and manage a personal computer. The course prepares students to understand the terminology and technically support ports, motherboards, microprocessors, memory, interrupt requests, basic power needs, chips, cables, troubleshooting and Internet resource discovery both to find information and help in troubleshooting devices. Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able to: Identify the components of a typical microcomputer system; Demonstrate a knowledge of components such as ports, motherboards, microprocessors, memory, interrupt requests, basic power needs, chips, and cables; Troubleshoot the above devices using various techniques including Internet resources; Discuss error messages and their meanings; Install and support operating systems; Analyze conflicts and problems in both the hardware and software environment.
Prerequisite:
MAT 050 and ((ENG 050 and REA 050) or ENG 099* or REA 075) or Appropriate Placement Test Scores (*Course(s) May Be Taken Concurrently)
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3.00 Credits
This course is a continuation of the hands-on course for students whose goal is to work with personal computer operating systems. The course prepares students to technically support personal computer repair and maintenance. Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able to: Apply knowledge of SCSI, IDE, and similar hard drive configurations; Utilize knowledge of partitioning, formatting, fragmentation and defragmentation, disk caching, and troubleshooting of hard drives; Apply knowledge of FDISK, SCANDISK, CHKDSK and other similar disk drive utilities; Construct configuration files for optimal computer performance; Utilize CD-ROM drives, video cards, sound cards as well as audio CD use; Apply knowledge of Caching, Serial and Parallel devices, Mice, and keyboards; Apply knowledge of monitors, screen savers, video adapters, and video memory; Troubleshoot FireWire, serial and parallel ports and various bus configurations; Utilize knowledge of printers including types and troubleshooting techniques; Apply knowledge of various configurations and troubleshooting methods including DOS, Windows 3 1/95/98/NT/2000; Use various boot processes and methods as well as optimization techniques; Discuss compression, encryption, and dial-up networking techniques as well as network security topics.
Prerequisite:
MAT 050 and ((ENG 050 and REA 050) or ENG 099* or REA 075) or Appropriate Placement Test Scores (*Course(s) May Be Taken Concurrently)
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