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Computer Courses

For More Information Contact:
Phyllis Sander - Business and Occupational Division Chair
at 1-800-481-2242 ext. 3334 or e-mail phylliss@shawneecc.edu

A "T" located to the right of the following course descriptions indicates transfer to Murray State University, Southeast Missouri State University, and Southern Illinois University-Carbondale as per articulation agreements. These courses will also transfer to most public four-year institutions in the state of Illinois.

COM 111 BUSINESS COMPUTER SYSTEMS T

Survey of the meaning and function of hardware, software, data, procedures, and personnel in the business computer system. Includes basic systems analysis and design techniques, file processing, database concepts, and the use of business software packages for data analysis.
Credit: 4 hours - Three lecture and two lab hours per week.
Prerequisite: Proficiency in typing or concurrent enrollment in Basic Keyboarding-BUS 121.

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COM 160 INTRODUCTION TO MICROCOMPUTERS

An introduction to the use of microcomputers which includes hardware design and interfacing; programming methods; file manipulation and interactive processing; and equipment and software selection.
Credit: 2 hours - One lecture and two lab hours per week.
Prerequisite: None

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COM 161 INTRODUCTION TO DOS

This course is designed to acquaint the student with the DOS (disk operating system).
Credit: 1 hour - .5 hour lecture and one lab hour per week.
Prerequisite: None

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COM 162 WORDPERFECT

This course is designed to acquaint the student with word processing knowledge and skills using WordPerfect software.
Credit: 1 hour - .5 hour lecture and one lab hour per week.
Prerequisite: None

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COM 163 MICROSOFT WORD

This course is designed to acquaint the student with word processing knowledge and skills using MicroSoft Word software.
Credit: 1 hour - .5 hour lecture and one lab hour per week.
Prerequisite: None

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COM 164 INTRODUCTION TO dBASE IV

This course provides an introduction to the utilization of dBASE IV database software.
Credit: 1 hour - .5 hour lecture and one lab hour per week.
Prerequisite: None

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COM 166 INTRODUCTION TO LOTUS 1-2-3

This course provides an introduction to the concepts of utilizing Lotus 1-2-3 spreadsheet software.
Credit: 1 hour - .5 hour lecture and one lab hour per week.
Prerequisite: None

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COM 168 INTRODUCTION TO DESKTOP PUBLISHING

This course is designed to acquaint the student with desktop publishing concepts using Aldus Pagemaker.
Credit: 1 hour - .5 hour lecture and one lab hour per week.
Prerequisite: None

COM 169 SOFTWARE SYSTEMS/PACKAGES

This course is an introduction to software packages for word processing, spreadsheet, and data base management. Includes routines in operating systems.
Credit: .5 credit hour - .5 lecture hours per week.
Prerequisite: None

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COM 170 MICROSOFT WINDOWS

This course provides the student with a knowledge of the Microsoft Windows operating environment.
Credit: 1 hour - .5 hour lecture and one lab hour per week
Prerequisite: None

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COM 171 INTRO TO MICROSOFT EXCEL

A study of the use of the Microsoft Excel spread sheet.
Credit: 1 hour - .5 hour lecture and one lab hour per week
Prerequisite: None

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COM 172 INTRO TO PRESENTATION GRAPHICS

A study of the use of Presentation Graphics software.
Credit: 1 hour - .5 hour lecture and one lab hour per week
Prerequisite: None

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COM 173 INTRO TO MICROSOFT ACCESS

A study of the use of the Microsoft Access data base management system.
Credit: 1 hour - .5 hour lecture and one lab hour per week
Prerequisite: None

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COM 174 INTRO TO MICROSOFT OFFICE

A study of the use of the Microsoft Office suite of software.
Credit: 1 hour - .5 hour lecture and one lab hour per week
Prerequisite: None

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COM 175 INTRO TO PROFESSIONAL GRAPHIC SOFTWARE

A study of the use of high-end graphics software used in the publishing industry.
Credit: 1 hour - .5 hour lecture and one lab hour per week
Prerequisite: None

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COM 176 INTERNET USING NETSCAPE NAVIGATOR

This course provides the student with an introduction to the Internet using the Netscape Navigator World Wide Web browser. It will help the student get introduce to the Internet and Netscape as well as provide insight to searching, retrieving and conversing using the Netscape Navigator. It will also cover the usage and installation of the Eudora Mail system as well as the Netscape Navigator Mail system.
Credit: 1 hour - .5 lecture and one lab hour per week.
Prerequisite: None

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COM 177 WINDOWS 95

This course provides the student with on-hands training with the Windows 95 operating system. Students will manage files easily and efficiently using Windows 95 explorer and control panel. An introduction to personal information managers available will be given as well as the capabilities of multimedia and communication through Windows 95.
Credit: 1 hours - .5 lecture and one lab hour per week.
Prerequisite: None.

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COM 196 COMPUTER SYSTEMS INTERNSHIP

This course is designed to provide employment experience in a position that will utilize the specialized skills of the student enrolled in the Computer Systems program. Each student is required to complete 150 contact hours at a worksite during the semester.
Credit: 2 hours - Ten lab hours per week.
Prerequisite: Career Development-INT 111 and Instructor's approval.

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COM 210 SCIENTIFIC FORTRAN PROGRAMMING T

Introduction to computer programming for computer science, engineering, and science majors. Includes mathematical problem-solving techniques and computational techniques, random processes, algorithms, convergence of series, error analysis, numerical and statistical analysis, and simulation.
Credit: 3 hours - Two lecture and two lab hours per week.
Prerequisite: College Algebra-MAT 116 with a grade of “C” or better.

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COM 220 COBOL I

An introduction to COBOL which stresses top down design and structured programming. Topics covered include sequential file processing, the development of business applications programs, table handling, algorithm design, looping, subroutines, file manipulation, and documentation.
Credit: 3 hours - Two lecture and two lab hours per week.
Prerequisite: Business Computer Systems-COM 111 or consent of instructor.

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COM 221 BUSINESS FORTRAN PROGRAMMING

A study of FORTRAN programming for scientific and industrial computing. Includes mathematical problems and computational techniques, random processes, computational algorithms, convergence of series, error analysis, numerical analysis, and statistical computations.
Credit: 3 hours - Two lecture and two lab hours per week.

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COM 222 COMPUTER LOGIC

A study of the documentation, logic, psuedocode, and flowcharting techniques used in typical applications programs. Includes current structured design techniques.
Credit: 3 hours - Three lecture hours per week.
Prerequisite: Business Computer Systems-COM 111, Intermediate Algebra-MAT 114 or Instructor approval.

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COM 223 COBOL II

The COBOL programming course which enhances the programming skills developed in COBOL I. Topics include random file processing, multiple level tables, team programming concepts, sorting, updating, editing files, and modular program development.
Credit: 3 hours - Two lecture and two lab hours per week.
Prerequisite: Business Computer Systems-COM 111, Cobol I-COM 220, Computer Logic-COM 222

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COM 224 PASCAL I

Pascal programming and program documentation, including design of records, layouts, screen, and printer formats. This course presents the writing, compiling, and testing of business-oriented Pascal programs to produce output on screen, printer, and disk devices. Includes top-down and modular design, structured programming techniques, documentation, debugging, and algorithm development.
Credit: 3 hours - Two lecture and two lab hours per week.
Prerequisite: Business Computer Systems-COM 111 or consent of the instructor.

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COM 225 SYSTEMS ANALYSIS

An introduction to systems analysis and design. Included in this course will be the system life cycle, analytical tools and methods including CASE tools, file and record layouts, software and hardware selection, and the stages of data processing system design. "Hands-on" use of computer tools for developing and analyzing systems will be stressed.
Credit: 3 hours - Three lecture hours per week.
Prerequisite: Business Computer Systems-COM 111, advanced operating systems, programming elective.

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COM 227 DATABASE MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS

This course concentrates on database theory and usage as well as using the programming capabilities of dBASE IV. Data structures needed for advanced programming courses would also be covered. Topics include database structure, management techniques, query language access, programming techniques for typical business applications, and data access for reporting.
Credit: 3 hours - Two lecture and two lab hours per week
Prerequisite: Business Computer Systems-COM 111, advanced operating systems, programming elective.

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COM 228 RPG-II

Functions and applications of Report Program Generator II, using disk files. Includes problem definition, logic coding, program testing, and program documentation. Topics include report generation, file and output formatting, data editing, array processing techniques, and exception reporting.
Credit: 3 hours - Two lecture and two lab hours per week.
Prerequisite: Business Computer Systems-COM 111 or consent of instructor.

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COM 229 PASCAL II

Pascal programming course which enhances the skills learned in Pascal I with advanced programming techniques and concepts. Topics include multiple-level array processing, random processing, screen design, data structures, recursive functions, table functions, sorting and updating algorithms, and string operations.
Credit: 3 hours - Two lecture and two lab hours per week
Prerequisite: Business Computer Systems-COM 111, Computer Logic-COM 222, Pascal I-COM 224.

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COM 230 DATA COMMUNICATIONS

This is an introductory course dealing with the different areas in data communications. Topics include different topology design, protocols, networking hardware and software setup, and debugging network problems. Lab work to include running sample network software.
Credit: 3 hours - Two lecture and two lab hours per week
Prerequisite: Business Computer Systems-COM 111, advanced operating systems, programming elective.

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COM 231 C PROGRAMMING

An introduction to the C Programming language. Topics include sequential and random file processing, array processing, looping structures, subroutines, functions, computational techniques, algorithm design, documentation, error analysis, and program structure.
Credit: 3 hours - Two lecture and two lab hours per week.
Prerequisite: Business Computer Systems-COM 111 or the consent of instructor

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COM 232 ADVANCED RPG - II

Advanced RPG II is a course covering advanced concepts in RPG II programming. This course is a continuation of RPG II stressing skills learned in the first course. Topics include random processing, multiple-level array processing, screen layout design, interactive programming techniques, file creation, and updating, sorting, merging, and other advanced application techniques.
Credit: 3 hours - Two lecture and two lab hours per week.
Prerequisite: Business Computer Systems-COM 111, Computer Logic-COM 222, RPG-II-COM 228

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COM 233 BASIC PROGRAMMING

This course provides the student with an introduction to the Visual Basic for Windows Programming language. Topics include building applications, creating an interface for working with controls, building applications with multiple forms and executable files and building applications with drag-and-drop functionality.
Credit: 3 hours - Two lecture and two lab hours per week.
Prerequisite: None

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COM 236 WEB PAGE AUTHORING WITH FRONTPAGE

FrontPage Editor will be utilized for creation, editing, and testing of WWW pages. Students will enhance web pages with hyper linked text, images, tables, and forms which incorporate from fields with radio buttons, drop-down lists, check boxes, and scrolling text.
Credit: 2 hours - One lecture and two lab hours per week.
Prerequisite: Business Computer Systems-COM 111 or instructor consent

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COM 237 IMAGE ENHANCEMENT FOR WEB PAGE

Students will learn industry leading software to edit images, adjust scanned images, correct colors, and apply filters for special effects. Also, creation of logs, icons, navigation controls and background textures all with drag-and-drop simplicity will be introduced. Credit: 2 hours - One lecture and two lab hours per week.
Prerequisite: Business Computer Systems-COM 111 and Creating WebPages with Netscape-COM 178 or WebPage Authoring with Frontpage-COM 236

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COM 261 ADVANCED DOS

This course is a continuation of the concepts of the DOS (disk operating system).
Credit: 1 hour - .5 hour lecture and one lab hour per week.
Prerequisite: Introduction to DOS-COM 161

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COM 262 ADVANCED WORDPERFECT

This course is a continuation of the concepts of word processing using WordPerfect software.
Credit: 1 hour - .5 hour lecture and one lab hour per week.
Prerequisite: WordPerfect-COM 162

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COM 263 ADVANCED MICROSOFT WORD

This course is a continuation of the concepts of word processing utilizing MicroSoft Word software.
Credit: 1 hour - .5 hour lecture and one lab hour per week.
Prerequisite: MicroSoft Word-COM 163

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COM 264 ADVANCED dBASE IV

This course is a continuation of the concepts of utilizing dBASE IV data base software.
Credit: 1 hour - .5 hour lecture and one lab hour per week.
Prerequisite: Introduction to dBase IV-COM164

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COM 266 ADVANCED LOTUS 1-2-3

This course is a continuation of the study of Lotus 1-2-3 spreadsheet software.
Credit: 1 hour - .5 hour lecture and one lab hour per week.
Prerequisite: Introduction to Lotus 1-2-3-COM 166

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COM 268 ADVANCED DESKTOP PUBLISHING

This course is a continuation of the concepts of utilizing desktop publishing software.
Credit: 1 hour - .5 lecture and one lab hour per week.
Prerequisite: Introduction to Desktop Publishing-COM 168

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COM 269 SOFTWARE SYSTEMS/PACKAGES II

Introduction/Intermediate software packages for word-processing, spreadsheet, and database management. Includes routines and operating systems.
Credit: .5 hour - .5 lecture hour per week.
Prerequisite: None

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COM 270 NOVELL NETWORKING

A study of Novell Networking software. Installing, maintaining, and managing a network will be emphasized.
Credit: 3 hours - Two lecture and two lab hours per week.
Prerequisite: None

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COM 271 ADVANCED MICROSOFT EXCEL

An advanced study of the use of the Microsoft excel spreadsheet.
Credit: 1 hour - .5 lecture and one lab hour per week.
Prerequisite: COM 171-Intro to Microsoft Excel

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COM 273 ADVANCED MICROSOFT ACCESS

An advanced study of the use of the Microsoft access data base management system.
Credit: 1 hour - .5 lecture and one lab hour per week.
Prerequisite: COM 173-Intro to Microsoft Access

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COM 274 ADMINISTERING WINDOWS NT NETWORK

This course provides the student with hand-on experience with Windows NT software for LANs. Installing, maintaining and managing a network will be emphasized.
Credit: 3 hours - Two lecture and two lab hours per week.
Prerequisite: Windows 95-COM 177 and Advanced DOS-COM 261

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For More Information Contact:
Phyllis Sander - Business and Occupational Division Chair
at 1-800-481-2242 ext. 3334 or e-mail phylliss@shawneecc.edu
  

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