CGS-COMPUTER GENERAL STUDIES

CGS 2580    Desktop Publishing . . . . . 3(S)
Prerequisite: CGS 2570
Illustrates the principles and produces documents that demonstrate most of the features of desktop publishing. A typical project includes page layout, composition, and production of a document. May not be taken for credit by CS/CIS majors

CGS 3172    Web Design for e-Commerce . . . . . 3(F,S)
Prerequisite: CGS 2570 or CGS 3823
Introduces the student to the concepts and principles of designing software tools used in web applications for electronic commerce. The student will gain hands on experience in developing, manipulating, and implementing web tools for electronic transactions such as a web database and an electronic shopping cart

CGS 3283    Networking Principles . . . . . 3(F,S)
Introduction to the concepts that underlie networking technology. Caters to audiences without a technical background, but is still comprehensive enough to tie together all aspects of networking theory. The seven-layer OSI model is used as a framework to provide the background necessary to explain networking theory, interaction and dependencies, emphasizing Internet applications. May not be taken for credit by CS/CIS majors

CGS 3284    Network Management and Design . . . . . 12(F,S)
Develops the skills required to successfully manage and troubleshoot the ongoing needs of Microsoft Windows 2000 and 2003 server-based operating system environments, including Windows.Net Server. May not be taken for credit by CS/CIS majors. Permission is required

CGS 3464    Programming Using Visual Basic for Non-Majors . . . . . 3(F,S)
An introductory course in programming for non-majors. Incorporates the basic concepts of programming, programming logic and problem solving, as well as the design features of a visual, event driven language. Students will use a visual interface to program useful applications Assumes no prior computer knowledge. May not be taken for credit by CS/CIS majors

CGS 3523    Computer Graphics Applications . . . . . 3(F,S)
Introduces the student to concepts of computer graphics applications, including graphics capabilities of text processing systems, paint programs, scanning and digitizing, photo enhancing, 2 and 3 dimensional systems, video, animation, and Internet based resources with applications and demos of a variety of software packages. May not be taken for credit by CS/CIS majors

CGS 3559    Exploring the Internet . . . . . 3(F,S,SS)
Introduces the student to the Internet, using the Internet itself as the main source of information. Tools, including World Wide Web browsers, mail programs and other electronic devices will be presented and used. At the end of the course the student should be able to recognize the extent, capabilities, advantages, and problems involving the Internet. May not be taken for credit by CS/CIS majors

CGS 3604    Applications of Information Technology . . . . . 3(F,S)
Prerequisite: CGS 2570 or EME 2040; MAC 1105 or higher
Investigates current applications of information technology in business, scientific research, education, and media, and examines issues facing the information technology professional working in a variety of disciplines

CGS 3823    Web Page Design . . . . . 3(F,S)
Techniques for the creation of web sites that are flexible, scalable and that take advantage of the World Wide Web. Topics include: FTP, HTML tags and web servers. Requires some research and project development. May not be taken for credit by CS/CIS majors

CGS 3875    Multimedia Systems . . . . . 3(S)
Prerequisite: MAC 1105 or higher
Designed to be an Introduction to the basic Multimedia formats: Text, Graphics, Audio and Video. Will include in-depth study of formats, authoring, presentation and the principles behind digital multimedia such as digital representation, compression algorithms, and computer networking principles. Has a special emphasis on web based multimedia. Various software packages will be used in the creation and manipulation of these various media formats. May not be taken for credit by CS/CIS majors