Course provides a rigorous overview of the field of computer science. It includes an introduction to the key issues and concepts inherent in the discipline of computing: computer architecture, algorithms, problem solving, the human/machine interfact, software engineering, database concepts, artificial intelligence, theory of computation, and the social and ethical context in which the field of computing exists.

CGS 3062 Computers and Society . . . . . 3(3,0)

A survey course designed to introduce non majors to the capabilities and scope of application of modern computer systems. This is a basic computer literacy course introducing selected topics including: the evolution of computers, computer hardware and software, computer applications, databases, computer communications, information systems development, modern computer applications such as decision support and expert systems, and the social and ethical implications of computers. The course may not be taken for computer science credit by computer science majors.

CGS 3262 Personal Computer Hardware and Operating Systems . . . . . 3(3,0)

Course will illustrate the basic computer hardware and operating system principles of the Intel processor based computer family. Descriptions and functions of each computer hardware component are presented. Emphasis is placed on the DOS operating system that interfaces between software and hardware.

CGS 3570 Microcomputer Application Packages . . . . . 3(3,0)

Examination of and practical experience with current popular and commercially available microcomputer application packages which might realistically be expected to be employed in the business environment. Not open to computer science majors.

CGS 3580 Desktop Publishing . . . . . 3(3,0)

Course will illustrate the principles of desktop publishing and produce documents that demonstrate many of the features of desktop publishing. The standard project course sequence will begin with page layout, composition, and finish with the production of a document. Prerequisite: CGS 3570 or equivalent.

CGS 5105 Data Processing . . . . . 3(3,0)

Topics of interest to management: MIS, database, telecommunications, distributed processing, graphics, security considerations, contracts, management of the DP function and technological impacts on the future. Some programming and the evaluation and use of commercial packages. Available to M.B.A. students and non major graduate students only. Prerequisite: CGS 3060 or equivalent.

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