The student will learn through hands-on experience the skills necessary to use text processing, spreadsheets, and data base systems. A study of advanced microcomputer applications. A study of the basic information needed by a computer operator to control the flow of data through a computer and the supervisory program through which the operator communicates. Areas covered will include computer operating system instructions and the relationship of various peripheral computer system equipment. A study of fundamental computer terminology, concepts, and problem solving techniques.
Emphasis is placed on the development of problem solving skills using a programming language.
Students will write, test, and debug programs related to appropriate disciplines using computer equipment. Emphasis is placed on the development of computer programming techniques that are essential to any programming language. Students will write, test, and debug programs related to appropriate disciplines. COMP150 or permission of the department 4 class hrs. Emphasis is placed on sequential file processing and concepts of modular and structured programming.