Course Descriptions

CPT 103   Microcomputer Applications ...  3

Introduces use of business applications in word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and presentations. Windows application package used for each application. (PC-based software only)   Keyboarding skills recommended. (Students may not receive credit for both BAS 103 and CPT 103.)

CPT 104   Introduction to Programming for Animation and Computer Games ...  3

Prerequisites: Student must have completed any remedial reading courses they have been required to take.

Basic computer programming techniques using the "Alice" programming tool, to create virtual worlds containing animation and or simple games. Utilizes traditional problem solving techniques and logic to assist in program development. "Alice" tool uses "Drag and Drop" technology to create their virtual worlds; additional computer language is not required.

CPT 105   Computer Ethics ...  3

Introductory survey of classical and contemporary ethical theories related to current business and computer situations and problems with an emphasis on case studies and examples. Course fulfills AA general education requirements. (formerly CPB 105)

CPT 106   Operating Systems ...  3

Introduction to the concepts of computer operating systems, including DOS, Linux and Windows 7. Covers the three types of interfaces: command line, menu, and graphical. Operating concepts of file, disk, and other resource management.

CPT 115   Introduction to Data Processing ...  3

Introduction to computer systems with topics that include system components, data storage techniques, binary arithmetic, operating systems, device characteristics, and programming. Course fulfills AA general education requirements.

Corequisites: Recommended Corequisite: CPT 106

CPT 121   Basics of Data Communications ...  3

Understanding and appreciation of data communications from user's perspective. Overview of data communications concepts to address data communications issues in contemporary home or business environment. Online only (formerly CPC 120).

Corequisites: CPT-115

CPT 130   Introduction to UNIX Operating System ...  3

Prerequisites: CPT 106

Introduction to UNIX operating system. Covers essential components of operating system, concept of shell, and basic editing techniques. Includes file structures, file access, linking files, and script files.

CPT 160   Mobile Apps Development ...  3

Developing applications for mobile devices on various platforms.

CPT 165   Computer Programming Logic ...  3

Prerequisites: CPT 115

Understanding and appreciation of computer problem solving methods. Applies knowledge of specific characteristics of computer language and coding mechanics to logical solution of given problem. Logic and programming techniques apply to any of machine-oriented or high-level languages currently available.

CPT 172   FORTRAN Programming ...  3

Prerequisites: MAT 121

Continues development of good programming style using FORTRAN language. Emphasis is on development and use of single and multi-dimensional arrays and on development and use of subroutines and functions.

Corequisites: Recommended corequisite: CPT 165.

CPT 174   COBOL Programming I ...  3

General orientation to concept of structured COBOL programming and the use of COBOL language features and programming techniques. Taught on IBM-compatible PC.

Corequisites: Recommended corequisite: CPT 165

CPT 175   COBOL Programming II ...  3

Prerequisites: CPT 174

Continuation of COBOL Programming I. Introduces programs of increased complexity, using advanced features of COBOL language, including sorts, indexed files, and subroutines. Taught on IBM-compatible PC.

CPT 182   Beginning Programming in C++ ...  3

Prerequisites: CPT 106 or CPT 115

Advanced programming topics using the C language. Emphasis on data structures and file handling.

Corequisites: Recommended corequisite: CPT 165.

CPT 185   Programming in C# (C Sharp) ...  3

Prerequisites: CPT 106 or CPT 115

Object-oriented approach to programming as well as the C# programming language.

CPT 186   Advanced Programming in C++ ...  3

Prerequisites: CPT 182

Working knowledge of object-oriented programming using C++ language. Features extensive hands-on programming development using C++ compiler on IBM-compatible system.

CPT 198   Computer Science Internship ...  1-3 hrs

Requires prior approval of department chair or dean. Students placed in a position in business to gain practical experience and learn specific operational technologies.

CPT 200   Systems Analysis and Design ...  3

Orientation to the development of computer-based man-machine information systems. Study of system life cycles, development of logical systems specification, data collection techniques, human factors design, and standards for documentation.

Corequisites: CPT-165

CPT 201   Introduction to Database Management ...  3

Prerequisites: CPT 103, CPT 115

Practical foundation for the design, implementation, and management of database systems. Includes the Internet?s impact on how databases are designed, implemented, and used (formerly CPB 201).

CPT 204   Advanced Applications ...  3

Prerequisites: CPT 103

Continuation of topics covered in elementary applications course. Emphasis on spreadsheet macros, functions, graphics, and database form development, modeling, and merging features using word processor (formerly CPB 101).

CPT 220   Data Integration Techniques ...  3

Prerequisites: CPT 204

Creation and use of custom menus, forms, and other features in spreadsheet and database environments, and use of logic structures, control loops and other branching techniques. Emphasis on handling data by defining properties and by creating value trees, event trees, and data links to external data files (formerly CPB 220).

CPT 230   Advanced UNIX ...  3

Prerequisites: CPT 130

In-depth look at UNIX operating system and how it works. Advanced file access and programming in shell. Covers basic system administration and close look at security administration (formerly CPC 230).

CPT 240   SQL Basics ...  3

Prerequisites: CPT 103 or CPT 115

Extensive hands-on activities using in-class SQL-based relational database to transform request into SQL query. How to create and test increasingly complex queries, how to build tables using data definition capabilities of SQL, how to create views for querying and manipulating data, and how to index in SQL database (formerly CPB 240).  Fall

CPT 243   Intranets and E-Commerce ...  3

Prerequisites: CPT 115

Definition of E-Commerce, Intranets and Extranets. Exploration of major business opportunities, limitations, issues, and risks of all these technologies as well as how they are conducted and managed (formerly CPC 220). Online only.

CPT 245   Telephony ...  3

Prerequisites: CPT 115

Coverage of signaling protocols used in telephony and the convergence of the telephone network with data networks (formerly CPC 280). Online only.

CPT 246   Computer Security ...  3

Prerequisites: CPT 121

Exploration of LAN and WAN network security issues and various resolutions to the problems (formerly CPC 282). Online only.

CPT 249   Network Architecture and Protocol ...  3

Prerequisites: CPT 121

Terminology, operating systems, network topology, computer network architecture and hardware, and introduction to network protocols. Protocols covered include block-oriented send and wait protocols and streaming protocols. Includes introduction to Internet working protocols (formerly CPC 200). Online only.

CPT 250   Database Programming ...  3

Prerequisites: CPT 103 or CPT 115

Special topics course about how to program in a commercially popular database language and integrating databases for the Web.

CPT 260   Oracle Programming ...  3

Prerequisites: CPT 103 or CPT 115

In-depth coverage of Oracle?s current Programming Language/ Structured Query Language (PL/SQL) bringing all benefits and capabilities of a high-level programming language to the database environment.

CPT 265   DB2 Programming ...  3

Prerequisites: CPT 165, CPT 201, CPT 240

Production of application programs manipulating DB2 databases in a UNIX, Windows NT, Windows 95, or OS/2 environment. Emphasis on embedding static SQL statements and preparing programs for execution.

CPT 271   Programming in Perl ...  3

Prerequisites: CPT 130, CPT 165, CPT 201

Quick prototyping, systems utilities, software tools, database access and www programming. Perl modules and extensions greatly reduce development time for any given task. Perl scripting included. Role of Perl in bioinformatics.

CPT 280   Visual BASIC ...  3

Prerequisites: CPT 106 or CPT 115

Using Visual Basic 2005. Principles of effective graphic user interface design, and how to import and adopt code from other versions of BASIC. Building applications by selecting and creating appropriate controls, defining their properties, and coding their events.

CPT 282   Advanced Visual BASIC ...  3

Prerequisites: CPT 280

Advanced topics will include object-oriented programming with Visual Basic 2005, XML processing, database integration, as well as web forms and services.

CPT 284   Java Programming ...  3

Prerequisites: CPT 106 or CPT 115

Essentials of Java programming with emphasis on object-oriented features. Explores inter-relationship of Java and the Web.

CPT 287   Advanced Java Programming ...  3

Prerequisites: CPT 284

Advanced topics in Java programming including servlets, database development, and advanced object-oriented design using Swing and Java Beans.