Description:

Introduces concepts of computer science through development of fluency in modern technology, while offering students an opportunity to increase skills in a variety of information systems. Computer lab work includes operation of computers on networks, programming fundamentals, logical reasoning, web searching, multimedia applications, basic spreadsheets, and database manipulation. Prerequisite: MATH 098 or higher.

Outcomes:

After completing this class, students should be able to:

• Identify standard human-computer interfaces using industry standard terminology.
• Describe network components of computers and associated storage systems.
• Effectively search the Internet and use information to create a basic html web page.
• Describe similarities and differences between binary and decimal systems.
• Provide a descriptive algorithm for solving a problem.
• Identify digital versus analog representations of pictures and sounds.
• Identify and explain common spreadsheet functions and capabilities.
• Identify and explain common database management functions and capabilities
• Explain what a program is, and how a program is produced.