Three semester hours. Introduction to the use of computers as data processing and problem-solving tools with hands on experience. Emphasis is placed on fundamental concepts of information technology and theory, the use of current application software, such as word processing, spreadsheet, database, and Internet software, to solve various information systems problems. Three class hours and three laboratory hours per week. Four semester hours.
Emphasis is placed on structured and modular programming techniques.
Basic data structures and object-oriented programming are utilized. Three class hours and three laboratory class hours per week. Four semester hours. Emphasis is placed on writing, testing, and implementing programs written in this language. Programming assignments include both business and scientific applications.