Science Home Page Course Descriptions Faculty Thomas E. Beutel , Ph.D. Robert Kasper , Ph.D. James P. Skon , Ph.D. Program Objectives demonstrate the general computer literacy knowledge and skills for computing and common computer applications. Topics include elementary data and control structures and fundamental concepts for good programming habits. A laboratory is included.
Special emphasis is given to structured, modular programming.
Extensive programming projects are required. A laboratory is included. Topics include functions, proof techniques, sets, algebra, summation, number systems, logic, boolean algebra, probability, combinatorics, and graph theory. Concepts include the components of management information systems, the systems development process, and use of information systems to support the organization's goals and objectives. A study of concepts of structuring data on bulk storage devices using sequential, index sequential and direct access techniques.