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techniques and their analysis are also covered. Class lab time is used to reinforce concepts and practices
covered in lectures. Offered fall semester. Prerequisite: grade of C or better in CS110/111.
CS220 Discrete Mathematics 3 credits
This course provides the theoretical foundation of modern computer hardware and software. It provides that
foundation in the form of mathematical tools and concepts geared toward computer science applications.
Topics covered include: logic and set theory; functions and relations; simple algorithm analysis; and an
introduction to graph theory. Offered fall semester. Prerequisite: mathematics competency.
CS288 Programming the Mobile Device I 3 credits
This course exposes students to software development on a mobile platform. Topics include performance
and usability issues on hand-held devices, application portability, tools for mobile development and web
protocols for mobile programming. After covering the basics of mobile development, the student will
build their own mobile application. Prerequisite: grade of C or better in CS210
CS290-299 Special Topics: Programming Languages & Environments
1-3 credits
Designed to permit the exploration of various languages not used in earlier courses (e.g., JavaScript, XML,
C/C++, Perl) as well as to introduce the students to various programming environments and other CS
applications (e.g. debugging tools, LaTeX, UNIX). Course offerings are driven by student and faculty interest.
CS301 Computers and Society 3 credits
This course covers a wide array of current topics related to social, legal, and ethical issues arising from
the pervasive use of current and emerging computer-related technologies. Through discussion and
writing, students are expected to thoughtfully explore the covered topics. This course is part of the
College’s Intensive Writing Program and satisfies the upper-level writing requirements for computer
science majors. Offered fall semester. Prerequisite: E120 or equivalent.
CS325 Computer Science III Software Design and Testing 4 credits
This third course in the three semester programming sequence emphasizes the principle and practices
of software design and testing which result in quality software. Object-oriented design is covered
in conjunction with refactoring, unit testing and continuous integration. This class highlights the
connection between software design and software reliability. Class lab time is used to introduce new
concepts and explore ones described during lecture. Offered spring semester. Prerequisites: grade of C
or better in CS210 and CS220 and concurrently with CS325.
CS355 Database Management Systems 3 credits
A study of fundamental database management systems. Course topics include: data modeling, database
design and structured query language (SQL), transaction management, data integrity and security.
Object-relational mapping techniques and technologies will also be covered. Offered spring semester.
Co-requisite: CS325.
CS356 Introduction to Scientific Computing 3 credits
A course designed to provide undergraduates students with the basic computational tools and
techniques needed for their study in science and mathematics. Students learn by doing projects that
solve problems in physical sciences and mathematics using symbolic and compiled languages with
visualization. By use of the Sage problem-solving environment and the Python programming language,
the students learn programming and numerical analysis in parallel with scientific problem solving. Also
offered as M356 and P356. Prerequisites: CS106, M251, M252, and ST232.
CS380 Web Systems Analysis, Design, and Implementation 3 credits
This course introduces students to the design and implementation of web applications. Using n-tier
architectures as a starting point, students learn the concepts and practices involved in the development
of dynamic and stateful web applications integrated with a database system. Both server-side and
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