This course will help develop computer skills to enable a student to be successful in college (Super Useful Computer Concepts Every Student Seeks). Topics include use of BCC Computer System, development of professional papers using Microsoft Word, creation of presentations using Microsoft PowerPoint, searching for and validating information found on the Internet, maintenance of computer files, and maintenance of a Computer System, learning styles and time management.

2 Class Hours, 2 Laboratory Hours. No pre-requisite.

A first introductory course in computer and network security concepts and techniques. No knowledge of networking is required. Topics include operation system security, authentication, attacks, auditing, cryptography, physical security, and disaster recover. Numerous case studies are presented and studied.

3 Class Hours

This second security course builds on the material introduced in CST 103 General Security Concepts. Detailed examinations of many different remote access methods are undertaken. These methods include RAS (via PPP over a modem), VPN (virtual private networking), secure email and file transfers, secure web access, wireless security, and instant messaging.

2 Class Hours; 2 Laboratory Hours

An introduction to computer concepts and application software using the computer as a problem solving tool. Topics include word-processing, spreadsheets, databases, the Internet and Windows XP. Microsoft Office will be used in the laboratory to develop academic, professional, and business applications. Credit will not be given for both CST 105 and CST 106.

2 Class Hours, 2 Laboratory Hours.

An introductory course on the use of computers for technology students. Software packages will be used in problem solving and communications. Topics will include Word-processing, Spreadsheets, e-mail, information transfer, presentation packages, and Visual Basic programming. For students of technology. Credits will not be given for both CST 105 and CST 106.

2 Class Hours, 2 Laboratory Hours.

Introduction to the fundamentals of structured programming using C#. Topics may include input-output statements, data types, loop structures, procedures and functions. Lab assignments emphasize program development using modular design and self-documentation.

2 Class Hours, 2 Laboratory Hours; Prerequisite: A computer course or equivalent. Corequisite: CST 117 Language Independent Design Tools.

An introduction to proper design techniques for structured programming languages. This course presents several Language Independent design tools. Topics covered include: problem solving techniques, modular design, logic flow representation techniques, how to perform a proper trace, subroutines, Binary and Hexadecimal arithmetic, and other fundamentals of software engineering.

2 Class Hours; Corequisites: CST 113 Introduction to C#.

A foundation course for computer studies majors who have already had some exposure to computers. The lecture and lab will cover basic concepts in computer science and information science. The use of word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and presentation software will be covered through a series of self-directed projects. Lecture and lab content includes an introduction to computer architecture, data representation, networks, database systems, systems analysis, CASE tools, operating systems including an introduction to UNIX, comparison of programming languages, Internet, Web page development, computer history and ethics. Students should have completed a high school computer science course, which focused on the use of the Office suite, or CST 105/CST 106.

2 Class Hours, 2 Laboratory Hours; Prerequisite: High School Computer course or CST 105/CST 106.

An introductory programming course in the JAVA language. Topics include data types, program control, input/output, arrays and structures. JAVA programs are created for World Wild Web use and as standalone applications. Students will be introduced to Windows concepts such as menus and dialog boxes.

2 Class Hours, 2 Laboratory Hours; Prerequisite: CST 113 Introduction to C#.

Introduction to the fundamentals of programming in a technical environment using Microsoft's Visual Basic.NET. The course will teach students how to design and create applications using structured, event-driven, and object-oriented programming techniques. Programming concepts to be covered include data types and variables, control stuctures, arrays, functions, sequential files, printing, and effective GUI design. Applications will include topics relevant to engineering technology courses.

2 Class Hours, 2 Laboratory Hours; Prerequisite: CST 106 or equivalent.

An introduction to CGI (Common Gateway Interface) Programming, used to develop server side application programs for the WWW. The basic coverage of CGI programming includes developing the relationship between HTML coding and the actual CGI program. The main emphasis will be placed on developing and debugging CGI applications using C/C++. Several different methods of program input using forms will be covered, such as environment variables, hidden variables, selection menus, and passwords. Program output using interactive forms, plain text and HTML will also be covered in detail. Each student will be expected to write several CGI programs to explore some of the most common types of CGI applications.

2 Class Hours, 2 Laboratory Hours; Prerequisite: CST 113 Introduction to C#

Introduction to the fundamentals of structured programming using C#. Topics may include input-output statements, data types, loop structures, decision structures and functions. Lab assignments emphasize engineering concepts as well as program development using modular design and self-documentation. (This course cannot be used as a course substitute in any CST program.)

2 Lecture hours, 2 Lab hours

Problem solving using the structured programming techniques of COBOL. Top down design is emphasized. Programming steps include program definition, structure charts, coding, debugging, testing and validation, documentation and program maintenance. Topics include file handling, looping, program modularization, control breaks, tables, and interactive programming. Lab assignments reflect common business applications.

3 Class Hours, 2 Laboratory Hours; Prerequisite: Programming experience. Corequisite: MAT 096 Elementary Algebra and Trigonometry.

This class will emphasize hands on instruction and practical usage of HTML, JavaScript and XML. Topics in HTML will include tags, fonts, images, tables, layouts, image maps. Cascading Style Sheets will be covered. JavaScript will include the topics of declaring variables, declaring and using functions, event handling and accessing existing Java functions. This course is designed to give students an insight and hands on experience in how XML can be used on the Internet.

1 Class Hour

Introduction to object oriented programming in C#. A structured approach to problem solving will be used. Programming steps include program definition, coding, debugging, testing, validation, documentation, and program maintenance. Topics include functions, objects, structures, arrays and file processing. Lab assignments will require modular structured programming.

2 Class Hours, 2 Laboratory Hours; Prerequisites: MAT 096 Elementary Algebra and Trigonometry, Programming experience, CST 113 Introduction to C#.

Students will demonstrate a knowledge of C++ syntax by writing programs to solve simple engineering problems such as: statistics & Monte Carlo method, heat flow, solving matrices & electrical circuits.

The course will demonstrate the basics of c programming, objects & OOP, data types, functions, classes, files, pointers, dynamic arrays, and linked lists.

2 Class Hours, 2 Laboratory Hours; Prerequisites: CST 127 Introduction to C# for Engineers.

This course teaches the principals of good computer maintenance including: identification of hardware components, storage organization, hardware and software troubleshooting, disaster recovery and maintenance plan.

2 Class Hours, 2 Laboratory Hours.

This course assumes a complete understanding, and experience with High-Level Language programming concepts. The course quickly takes the student through necessary C++ syntax, on to more advanced topics. Topics covered will include: C++ overview, variables, constants, program control, I/O, functions, preprocessors, arrays, structures, pointers, classes, and object-oriented programming, inheritance, overloading.

3 Class Hours, 2 Laboratory Hours; Prerequisite: CST 133 Structured Programming in C#.

A comprehensive course in spreadsheet development and design with a focus on financial applications using Excel. Advanced topics include object linking and embedding, goal seeking, look up tables, data tables, multiple worksheets, managing scenarios, rational databases including dynamic data exchange and application development with Macros and Visual Basic. Financial applications include basic financial statements, loan payments, cash flow analysis, capital budgeting, break-even analysis, and inventory management.

2 Class Hours, 2 Laboratory Hours; Prerequisite: MAT 096 Elementary Algebra and Trigonometry, and introduction to computing course.

Comprehensive coverage of basic gates, Boolean algebra, Karnaugh mapping and Quine McCluskey technique for circuit simplification. Adders, multiplexers, code converters, asynchronous and synchronous counters presented in detail as basic computer building blocks. Analog-digital and digital-analog interfacing. Lab exercises utilize TTL and CMOS chips.

2 Class Hours, 2 Laboratory Hours; Prerequisiteor Corequisite: CST 133 Sturcutured Programming in C# and CST 117 Language Independent Design Tools.

A first course dealing with the principles of systems analysis and problem solving, concentrating on investigation and analysis of systems and their resulting design. Emphasis on the importance of standards, procedures, documentation and design tools. A variety of group and individual lab assignments will include analysis and design tools, prototyping and CASE.

2 Class Hours, 2 Laboratory Hours; Prerequisite:
CST 128 Structured Programming in COBOL or
CST 119 Computer Concepts and Application and CST 133 Structured Programming in C#.