CGS 1000 INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTERS AND PROGRAMMING 3 credits

This course is an introduction to the concepts of data processing, computers, and development of a logical approach to programming. Topics covered include a brief discussion of the historical development of data processing and computing concepts, basic computer terminology, the architecture of modern computer systems, computer communications, computer data representation and organization, numbering systems used in computers, computer operating systems, flowcharting and/or pseudocode, and program development using an appropriate computer language and Integrated Development Environment (IDE). 47 contact hours.

CGS 1060 BASIC COMPUTER AND INFORMATION LITERACY 1 credits

This course is designed to develop computer and information literacy skills to help students become active participants in the Information Age. It introduces general computer operations using the microcomputer. Emphasis will be placed on using the mouse, disk and file management and overall desktop techniques. An introduction to a word processing and a spreadsheet program is included. Further, the course will introduce students to the core concepts of information literacy and essential techniques for locating, analyzing, organizing and presenting information for research purposes. The course stresses strategies for using a variety of electronic resources emphasizing technological skills and critical thinking abilities as well as coping with the changing nature of information resources, computer and internet ethics, and security. (2 hours Windows, terminology and file management; 3 hours Microsoft Word; 3 hours Microsoft Excel; 4 hours electronic research, critical thinking and analysis; 4 hours Internet browser and search engines, effective searching, and evaluating sites.) 16 contact hours.

CGS 1100 MICROCOMPUTER APPLICATIONS 3 credits

Prerequisite: REA 0001. This course is an introduction to fundamental business concepts utilizing a computer as the tool. Contemporary business projects are produced through the use of integrated business applications software. Selected topics include the Internet, operating systems, and creating and evaluating documents, worksheets, databases, and presentations. Guidelines for selecting computer hardware and software are addressed. Additional topics include conducting Internet research and critically assessing the value of that research, Internet ethics and security. Satisfactory completion of this course meets the Computer and Information Literacy graduation requirement. 47 contact hours.

CGS 1172 E-COMMERCE SITE DESIGNER I 3 credits

Prerequisite: CGS 1060 or permission of program director. This course is designed to teach students the basic concepts of conducting business online and technological issues associated with constructing an electronic commerce (e-commerce) Web site. 47 contact hours.

CGS 1178 WEB SCRIPTING WITH CGI/PERL & JAVASCRIPT 3 credits

Prerequisite: COP 2823 or permission of the program director. This course will introduce students to Web scripting applications. Topics include server-side scripting with Common Gateway Interface (CGI) and Practical Extract and Reporting Language (Perl), and client-side scripting with JavaScript. Students will install a Web server and create applications which will validate data entered in a Web browser client and process the data on the server. 47 contact hours.

CGS 1510 ELECTRONIC SPREADSHEET I 1 credits

This course will provide students with hands-on experience to create and manage basic electronic spreadsheets and graphs relative to contemporary business. Previous Windows experience is necessary. Students will develop various functions and commands of the electronic spreadsheet environment for such applications as sales forecasts, financial statements, cash flow analysis, stock market calculations, expense analysis and control, budgets and plans. The course may be repeated two times for up to three (3) credits; it may be repeated only in sections offering different software. 16 contact hours.

CGS 1515 SPREADSHEET TECHNIQUES AND PROGRAMMING 3 credits

Prerequisite: CGS 1000 or CGS 1100. This course will provide students with hands-on experience and skills with a spreadsheet. Students will learn the various functions and commands of the spreadsheet as well as how to plan, create, and program spreadsheets for common business applications. It is appropriate for accounting and business majors, programmers and spreadsheet application developers. 47 contact hours.

CGS 1520 MICROCOMPUTER BUSINESS PRESENTATIONS/GRAPHICS 1 credits

This course is designed to teach the use of graphic software using a microcomputer to generate presentations. A discussion of the factors to be considered in purchasing graphics software and hardware is included. Students will prepare slides for visual and printed output utilizing a variety of methods to communicate effectively and professionally. The course may be repeated for up to three credits; it may be repeated only in sections offering different software. 16 contact hours.

CGS 1540 MICROCOMPUTER DATABASE MANAGEMENT I 1 credits

Previous Windows experience is recommended. This course introduces databases and how they work. Using appropriate business software, the student will learn to plan, create, use, and change relational databases and to generate queries, forms and reports using database files. Emphasis will be on the use of microcomputer database management software for common business applications. The course may be repeated two times for up to three credits; it may be repeated only in sections offering different software. 16 contact hours.

CGS 1545 DATABASE TECHNIQUES AND PROGRAMMING 3 credits

Prerequisite: CGS 1000 or CGS 1100. This course will provide students with hands-on experience in creating and maintaining a relational database application. Students will learn the various functions and commands of the database as well as how to plan, create, use, and program fully relational databases for common business applications. Students will learn rlational database theory and design, formal naming conventions, and database programming techniques. 47 contact hours.

CGS 1560 MICROCOMPUTER OPERATING SYSTEM 3 credits

Prerequisite: CGS 1000 or CGS 1100. This is a course designed to make a student proficient in microcomputer operating systems. Major topics include disk and file management, system configurations, menu driven processing and graphical user interfaces. 47 contact hours.

CGS 1822 WEB SITE ESSENTIALS 2 credits

Prerequisites: COP 1822, with topic: HTML and permission of program director. This course introduces the basic skills necessary to be an effective designer and/or developer for the World Wide Web, and is the foundation class for the Web Design and Developer Programs. The student will be introduced to skills that are necessary to develop and maintain complex Web sites, including a fundamental understanding of the client-server nature of the World Wide Web. The student will learn to separate content and format, including an understanding of basic Web page and site design using Cascading Style Sheets (CSS). 32 contact hours.

CGS 1846 WEB SITE MARKETING AND USABILITY 3 credits

Prerequisite: Permission of the Dean. This course is an introduction to Web site marketing concepts critical to the success of commercial Web sites. Topics will include planning and creating user-friendly navigation (usability) in complex Web sites and applying Americans with Disability Act (ADA) Web site design guidelines. 47 contact hours.

CGS 1874 INTRODUCTION TO FLASH 3 credits

Prerequisite: COP 1822 or permission of the Dean . This is a survey course designed to introduce the concepts of Flash and multimedia animation. Students will be exposed to different areas of Flash and multimedia techniques that include text, images, audio, video and animation. Students will have the opportunity to learn how to manipulate text, produce simple animations, incorporate audio and video, and learn basic ActionScripting. They will learn to combine the components into Web sites. 47 contact hours.

CGS 1930 MICRO SYSTEMS SOFTWARE 1 credits

This course is a detailed study of a major operating system available for personal computers. The student will learn to use the system to enter programs, create and manipulate files, and perform utility functions, such as erasing or renaming files, formatting disks, and making "back-up" copies of data. Major topics covered include: history of each operating system, structure of file systems, types of files available, utility functions and procedures, and command procedures (if applicable). Different operating systems will be presented in different sections of the course. This course may be repeated two times for up to three (3) credits; it may be repeated only in sections offering different software. 16 contact hours.

CGS 1937 CGI SCRIPTS USING PERL II 3 credits

Prerequisite: CGS 1178.  This course is a continuation of CGS 1178.  Students will build upon their knowledge of Perl to create more advanced Common Gateway Interface (CGI) scripts.  Students will learn how to use Perl to implement a search engine for a web site, create a web “front end” for external programs such as mail utilities and relational databases, maintain information across multiple pages and user sessions using “cookies” and other related techniques.  Students will be introduced to the concept of Perl modules and will create their own Perl modules as well as using existing modules in their scripts. 47 contact hours.

CGS 2103 ADVANCED MICROCOMPUTER APPLICATIONS 3 credits

Prerequisite: CGS 1100 or program director approval. This course will provide specialized training on advanced microcomputer software applications packages. Topics included are word processing, spreadsheets, database management, and presentation graphics. 47 contact hours.

CGS 2173 E-COMMERCE SITE DESIGNER II 3 credits

Prerequisite: CGS 1172. This course is designed to extend the knowledge gained in E-Commerce Site Designer I and apply this knowledge to creating and implementing a transaction-enabled business-to-consumer Web site using various electronic-commerce (e-commerce) strategies and products. The course focuses on applying theory and design to e-commerce Web construction. 47 contact hours.

CGS 2402 PROGRAMMING IN C++ FOR BUSINESS 3 credits

Prerequisite: CGS 1000 or permission of instructor/director. This is a programming course in the C language. The student will learn to design, document, prepare, enter, compile, debug and execute C++ programs of moderate sophistication. Major topics covered include: history, structured programming, data types, data structures, and input/output in C++. 47 contact hours.

CGS 2525 INTRODUCTION TO MULTIMEDIA 2 credits

Prerequisite: CGS 1060 or permission of the instructor. This is a survey course designed to introduce the concepts of multimedia. Students will be exposed to different areas of multimedia that include text, images, audio, video and animation. Students will have the opportunity to learn how to manipulate text, capture images, produce audio and video, and simple animations. They will learn to combine the components into presentations. 32 contact hours.

CGS 2811 INCIDENT RESPONSE AND DISASTER RECOVERY 3 credits

Prerequisite: CTS 1120. This course is designed to provide the student with an understanding of the concepts and practices of contingency operations, including the administration of the planning process for incident response, disaster recovery, and business continuity planning. Topics include organizational readiness planning, the phases of incident response, different contingency strategies, tasks related to the preparation, implementation, operations, and maintenance of disaster recovery, and business continuity. 47 contact hours. 

CGS 2823 ADVANCED WEB SITE DEVELOPMENT 3 credits

Prerequisites: CGS 1822 and COP 1826 or permission of the Dean. The student will demonstrate the ability to implement a Web site from beginning to post production. The student will create a new Web site plan, storyboard, and Web site design plan directed toward a final Web site implementation project. The student will apply sound graphic techniques including optimization and animation. The student will also create a Web site marketing plan, a site budget, and use tools for tracking, evaluating and maintaining a Web site. 47 contact hours.