Computer equipment, programming and applications are surveyed. Topics include the meaning and function of hardware, software, data procedures and personnel in a business computer system. Includes basic systems analysis and design techniques, file processing, and database concepts. The student will use representative business application software including spreadsheets, database and word processing. Credit will not be given for both CIS 102 and CIS 202.
Topics covered include memory dumps, subroutines, external linkage conventions, and macros.
A number of challenging programs are written, executed, and debugged. A number of programming assignments will be given to enable the student to build real-world Java applications. I is a study of the phases of systems development and the tools the analyst uses in planning, specifying and implementing a system to solve managerial and organizational problems. Other topics may include documentation, interaction with users, systems security, and an introduction to a CASE tool. CIS 252 - Operating Systems 3 credits Operating Systems is an overview of the application programmer's primary interface with the computer.