Overview of computer systems-hardware, operating systems, and microcomputer application software, including the Internet, word processing, spreadsheets, presentation graphics, and databases. Current issues such as the effect of computers on society, and the history and use of computers in business, educational, and other modern settings are also studied. This course is not intended to count toward a student’s major field of study in business or computer science.

Grade Basis: L
Credit hours: 3.0
Lecture hours: 3.0
Lab hours: 1.0

Introduces the fundamental concepts of structured programming. Topics include software development methodology, data types, control structures, functions, arrays, and the mechanics of running, testing, and debugging. This course assumes computer literacy.

Grade Basis: L
Credit hours: 3.0
Lecture hours: 3.0
Lab hours: 1.0

This course focuses on the object-oriented programming paradigm, emphasizing the definition and use of classes along with fundamentals of object-oriented design. The course includes basic analysis of algorithms, searching and sorting techniques, and an introduction to software engineering processes. Students will apply techniques for testing and debugging software

Grade Basis: L
Credit hours: 4.0
Lecture hours: 3.0
Lab hours: 2.0

Restrictions:

• COSC 1336 - Programming Fundamentals I Grade of 'C' or better

The organization of computer systems is introduced using assembly language. Topics include basic concepts of computer architecture and organization, memory hierarchy, data types, computer arithmetic, control structures, interrupt handling, instruction sets, performance metrics, and the mechanics of testing and debugging computer systems. Embedded systems and device interfacing are introduced

Grade Basis: L
Credit hours: 4.0
Lecture hours: 3.0
Lab hours: 3.0

Restrictions:

• COSC1437 – Programming Fundamentals II Or Grade of “A” in COSC 1336 - Programming Fundamentals I

Further applications of programming techniques, introducing the fundamental concepts of data structures and algorithms. Topics include recursion, fundamental data structures (including stacks, queues, linked lists, hash tables, trees, and graphs) and algorithmic analysis.

Grade Basis: L
Credit hours: 4.0
Lecture hours: 3.0
Lab hours: 3.0

Restrictions:

• COSC 1437 - Programming Fundamentals II Grade of ‘C’ or better