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. newspaper columns, merge mail, label/envelope printing, macros, and more. 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, 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.

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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.

COS 127: Introduction to Web Design using HTML. Learning about various HTML tags and their use for creating simple, attractive web pages. The pages can contain animation, graphics, audio/video, and script programs. Credit: 1 semester hour.

COS 129: Introduction to JavaScripts. Create applets using JavaScript and design professional looking web pages with executing code embedded. Credit: 1 semester hour.

COS 130: Special Topic Lab. This laboratory course will have changing topics from computer science to provide knowledge in a new area of this fast changing field. May be repeated for credit 3 times with different topics. Credit: 1 semester hour.

COS 180: Advanced Programming in Visual BASIC. A continuation of COS 101. The course includes topics such as table handling, advanced string manipulation, file processing, sorting, and search routines in Visual BASIC. Credit: 3 semester hours.

COS 200: Computer Information Systems. Overview of computer-based information systems, major models, applications and functions from a component perspective. Learn to describe physical and logical aspects of systems. Learn to present related material with intermediate HTML. Credit: 3 semester hours.

COS 232: Programming I. Required for Business and Security options. This course is a study of COBOL syntax, constructs, and its applications in business programming. Topics include structured program design, control break processing, table usage, sorting, merging, report writing, and maintenance of sequential,