Since computers provide the backbone for most business operations—and will do so for the foreseeable future—completing our AA Computer Science program will put you well on your way to a rewarding career. This comprehensive 18-month program, which teaches hardware and software familiarity, takes you from a general introduction to a level of competency in programming, operations, and network administration. We know things change rapidly in the computer field, so our curriculum is adapted as necessary to stay current with marketplace demands. Coursework consists of a foundation in Microsoft Office applications, including database development using Access; hardware troubleshooting/repair/security; networking; programming with C, Visual Basic, and Linux/Unix; and graphic applications.

If you wish to enhance your skills to gain entry to the fields of information technology and software engineering, our BS Computer Science degree program is right for you. It typically takes an additional 18 months beyond the AA program to complete. The curriculum, which encompasses practical and theoretical aspects of computer science, includes advanced topics in database design; operating systems; computer architecture; data structure; digital and wireless networks; UML, Internet, and web programming; web design; and object- oriented programming and design in C++, Java, and Visual Basic.

Go open-source! Basic maintenance and administration of a UNIX environment is covered in this course. You'll follow up with a second course on UNIX programming to learn shell scripts and compile and run C programs.

You'll start building your portfolio by learning how to create symbols, shapes, schematic drawings in a graphical program, then you'll move on to basic layout and design using your images and desktop publishing tools.

Learn data structures such as functions, pointers, arrays and strings. When you've completed this course, you'll be able to create your own menu-driven programs.

When you've completed this course, you'll be able to design and develop your own Windows-based programs. Data structures, input validation, and all aspects of creating event-driven programs are covered.

This course provides students advanced knowledge of and practice in Local Area Network software. Students will learn to maintain, back-up, and archive networks. They will learn to troubleshoot both software and hardware problems related to network failures. Students will do assignments to apply the theory taught.

This course enables students to design, create, and post personal web pages using Hypertext Markup Language (HTML). Students will do assignments to apply the theory taught.

This course prepares the student to understand advanced operating systems concepts. Topics include processes, virtual memory, and file system concepts.

This class presents concepts in basic data representation, logic design, addressing modes, instruction interpretation, device communication, and interrupts.

Upon completion of this course, the student will know how to develop programs using OOP, i.e.. inheritance, containership, and polymorphism. Students will develop large, menu-driven console applications using OOP and will learn all aspects of C++ syntax and OOP/OOD. They will create overloaded operators, learn about dynamic memory allocation, virtual functions, and pure virtual functions. Students will write to files using objects that read and write themselves. Students will create multiple file projects class “specification” and “implementation.” Students will continue using input validation, flags, etc. They will sort and search from a file or array. Students will also be introduced to the Unified Modeling Language (UML). Students will do assignments to apply the theory learned.

This course introduces the concepts of designing and developing a relational management database system using structured query language (SQL) and Oracle’s Procedural extension to SQL (PL/SQP). The students develop applications using Oracle and SQL Server. The students learn key concepts in database development and learn about data structures, scripts, triggers, procedures, forms, etc. The students use development tools such as report builder, graphics builder, project builder, etc.

The objective of this course is to familiarize students with JavaScript techniques and with applications for building dynamic web pages. This course uses a lot of HTML, and students learn to use scripts along with HTML to produce various Internet applications. Students will do assignments to apply the theory taught.

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to write small Perl programs. The student will be able to do program structures, use scalars, arrays, hashes, and format output. The student will be able to create simple GUIs, program text file databases, and be able to write a small Perl/CGI program. Students will do assignments to apply the theory taught in the class.

The objective of this course is to make students familiar with the concepts of the architecture of the client-server relationship including components, open systems, and standards. Important distinctions are drawn between client and server use and implementation of client-server systems. The student will be introduced to database, networking, and operating system distribution. Students will do assignments that apply theory taught in the class.