COS 100: Introduction to Computers. Introductory survey of the concepts and terminology of computer hardware and software integrated with significant computer laboratory experience. Includes hardware organization, operating systems, and skill development projects in commonly used Productivity Software. Credit: 3 semester hours.
COS 101: Programming in Visual BASIC. An introduction to structured programming using Visual BASIC as a programming language. Focus on problem-solving techniques using basic file handling routines, mathematical computation, string handling, decision, and repetition structures. Credit: 3 semester hours.
COS 107: Problem Solving, Logic & Design. A language independent introduction to program development using various problem-solving techniques. Emphasis is placed on problem analysis, algorithm and pseudo code development, as well as various data and control structures. Credit: 3 semester hours.
COS 108: Principles of Computer Science I. An introduction to the foundations of Computer Science that incorporates the study of computer architecture, data representation, organization and storage, algorithm development and structured programming using C++ as a design tool. Prerequisites: COS 107, ENG 101 and MAT 111 or consent of divisional chair. Credit: 4 semester hours.
COS 109: Principles of Computer Science II. A continuation of COS 108 with an extensive study of the manipulation of arrays, strings, record structure and files. A brief introduction to Object Oriented Programming is provided. Prerequisite: COS 108. Credit: 4 semester hours.
COS 120: Microsoft Office Publisher. Introductory coverage of the Microsoft Office Publisher. Learn how to create a publication from scratch or use one of the hundreds of business and personal designs available in Publisher. Credit: 1 semester hour.
COS 121: Computer Concepts. This computer literacy course introduces computer terminology about computer hardware, software and various areas related to computers such as Email, Internet, World Wide Web, networking, input, output and storage devices. Credit: 1 semester hour.
COS 122: Introduction to Operating Systems. Introducing Windows, the operating system and commands. Learning customizing the user interface, adding and deleting hardware, installing software, managing folders, files and disks, shortcuts, properties, and using Control Panel. Credit: 1 semester hour.
COS 123: Introduction to Word. Creating simple documents with editing commands, and preparing professional documents, reports, flyers, and posters. Learning to manage tables, indexes, cross references, newspaper columns, merge mail, label/envelope printing, macros, and more. Credit: 1 semester hour.
COS 124: Introduction to Excel. Creating simple spreadsheets and applying math, statistical, financial, and database functions with various built-in commands. Learning to draw and interpret pie, line, bar, and stacked graph charts. Learning how to make macros. Credit: 1 semester hour.
COS 125: Introduction to Access. Learning to use a database management system (DBMS) for creating, reading, updating and deleting data. Experiencing formatting, sorting, finding records using search tools, generating reports, securing data, along with other database application features. Credit: 1 semester hour.
COS 126: Introduction to PowerPoint. Creating on-screen presentations. Learning how to produce informative, attractive, effective presentations using features of this software application. Credit: 1 semester hour.