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Courses

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Programs

Course ID

Course ID	Course
CMPT 113	CMPT 113 Computational Thinking and Information Systems Course Credits: 3 The student will gain a broad introductory understanding of information systems including how modern computers interact with networks. The student will gain problem solving skills by employing computational thinking, testing, and debugging techniques. No prior computing experience is required. Not for students with existing credit for or exemption from CMPT 140 or 166. This course may not be counted toward a minor, concentration or major in computing science. Prerequisite(s): None. (3-0) NB: Not offered every year. See department chair.
CMPT 123	CMPT 123 Data Analysis for Information Systems Course Credits: 3 An introduction to spreadsheets and databases. Cell formulas, charts, macro programming are examined. Database design, decomposition; basic SQL. Tools such as Excel, Access, and MS-SQL may be used, but the focus is on concepts and design rather than skills with specific tools. Prerequisite(s): CMPT 113 or 140. (3-0)
CMPT 140	CMPT 140 Introduction to Computing Science & Programming I Course Credits: 3 An elementary introduction to computing science and programming as a problem-solving tool. Fundamental concepts and terminology of computing science will be introduced. Programming skill will be obtained by using a high-level language. Topics will include: abstraction, data types and control structures, fundamental algorithms and pseudocode, computability and complexity, and computer architecture. Prerequisite(s): None. (3-0)
CMPT 150	CMPT 150 Introduction to Discrete Math Course Credits: 3 An introduction to those branches of pure mathematics which are most commonly used in the study of Computing Science and/or have other practical applications. Topics include logic, proofs, switching circuits, set theory, induction, functions, languages, finite automata, combinatorics, and algebraic structures. Cross-listed: MATH 150 Prerequisite(s): BC high school Mathematics 12, or Pre-Calculus 12, or MATH 105, or the equivalent. (4-0)
CMPT 166	CMPT 166 Introduction to Computing Science and Programming II Course Credits: 3 A rigorous introduction to computing science and computer programming. Students will learn in- depth programming concepts by seeing how object oriented (OO) concepts are employed in the design and writing of code in a variety of notations. The emphasis is on the theory of OO programming and design of solutions, as well as implementation using an OO language such as Java or C++. Prerequisite(s): CMPT 140 with a minimum grade of C+. (3-0)
CMPT 211	CMPT 211 Web Technologies I Course Credits: 3 An introduction to web application development using current web technologies, best practices, and standards. The modern web application framework will be studied. Prerequisite(s): CMPT 166. (3-0) NB: Not offered every year. See department chair
CMPT 231	CMPT 231 Data Structures and Algorithms Course Credits: 3 Basic organization of programs, optimizing program structure, modularization, data structures, search and sorting algorithms, handling large data sets, analysis of algorithms. Prerequisite(s): CMPT 150 and 166. (3-0)
CMPT 242	CMPT 242 Computing Machine Organization Course Credits: 3 An introduction to assembly language, machine architecture, low-level components of the operating system, and other low-level issues. Prerequisite(s): CMPT 140. (3-0) NB: Not offered every year. See department chair
CMPT 325	CMPT 325 Computer Networking Course Credits: 3 This course looks at network protocols, network operating systems, and the construction and maintenance of server sites. Prerequisite(s): CMPT 150, 231 and MATH 123. (3-0) NB: Not offered every year. See department chair

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