Course Descriptions

CSCI-N 100 - Introduction to Computers and Computing

Credits:

3

Description:

No computing experience assumed. How computers work, word processing, spreadsheets, file management, and Internet skills. Emphasis on problem-solving techniques. Lecture and laboratory. Credit given for only one of CSCI-N 100, CPT 10600, CIT 10600, or BUS-K 201.

Prerequisite:

or C: MATH 00100, MATH-M001, or equivalent.

CSCI 12000 - Windows on Computer Science

Credits:

1

Description:

A first-year seminar for beginning majors in Computer Science. Open to all beginning IUPUI students and transfer students with fewer than 18 credit hours.

CSCI-N 199 - Introductory Computing Topics (topic varies)

Credits:

1-3

Description:

Seminars in emerging technologies.

CSCI-N 200 - Principles of Computer Science

Credits:

3

Description:

Explore the Big Ideas of Computer Science (CS) and Computational Thinking (CT) through hands-on explorations with social networking, gaming, big data, robots, programming and more. Learn about the creativity, usefulness and breadth of Computer Science in a fun way that can enhance any field of study.

CSCI-N 201 - Programming Concepts

Credits:

3

Description:

Summary of basic computing topics, problem solving techniques, and their application to computing. Introduction to programming concepts with a focus on language-independent principles, such as algorithm design, debugging strategies, essential control structures, and basic data structure concepts. Lecture and laboratory.

CSCI-N 207 - Data Analysis Using Spreadsheets

Credits:

3

Description:

Summary of basic computing topics. An introduction to data analysis using spreadsheets. Emphasis on the application of computational problem-solving techniques. Lecture and laboratory.

CSCI-N 211 - Introduction to Databases

Credits:

3

Description:

Summary of basic computing topics. Introduction to database design concepts, creation of user forms, development of databases, querying techniques, and building reports. Focus on relational database systems from development and administration point of view. Lecture and laboratory.

CSCI 23000 - Computing I

Credits:

4

Description:

The context of computing in history and society, information representation in digital computers, introduction to programming in a modern high-level language, introduction to algorithm and data structures, their implementation as programs.

Prerequisite:

or C: MATH 15300 or MATH 15900.

CSCI 24000 - Computing II

Credits:

4

Description:

Continues the introduction of programming began in CSCI 230, with particular focus on the ideas of data abstraction and object-oriented programming. Topics include programming paradigms, principle of language design, object-oriented programming, programming and debugging tools, documentation, recursion, linked data structures, and introduction to language translation.

Prerequisite:

CSCI 23000 and MATH 15300 or MATH 15900.

CSCI-N 241 - Fundamentals of Web Development

Credits:

3

Description:

Introduction to writing content for the Internet and World Wide Web. Emphasis on servers, hand-coded HTML, Cascading Style Sheets, and extending HTML with other Web technologies. Lecture and laboratory.

CSCI 26500 - Advanced Programming

Credits:

3

Description:

Spring. Learn advanced programming skills and concepts. Introduction to software engineering: problem specification and program design with emphasis on object-oriented programming, programming style, debugging, and documentation. A significant software project's required.

Prerequisite:

or C: ECE 26400 and CSCI 24200 or CSCI 23000.

CSCI-N 299 - Survey of Computing Applications (topic varies)

Credits:

1-3

Description:

An introduction to an emerging technology in the computing field. It will emphasize the various problems technology helps to solve and specific problem-solving strategies. Lecture and laboratory.

CSCI-N 300 - Mobile Computing Fundamentals

Credits:

3

Description:

Survey of programming and application development for mobile computing devices. Topics include mobile technology, location-based technology, mobile security, mobile platforms, programming languages and application development for mobile devices. Lecture and Laboratory.

CSCI 30000 - Systems Programming

Credits:

3

Description:

Assembly language programming and structure of a simple and a typical computer. Pseudo operations, address structure, subroutines, and macros. File I/O and buffering techniques. Interfacing with high-level languages. Assemblers: one- and two-pass assemblers, system dependent and independent assembler features, and design options. Loaders, linkers, and macro processors.

Prerequisite:

CSCI 23000 and CSCI 24000.

CSCI-N 301 - Fundamental Computer Science Concepts

Credits:

3

Description:

An introduction to fundamental principles of computer science, including hardware architecture, algorithms, software engineering, and data storage. Lecture and laboratory.

Prerequisite:

MATH-M 118.

CSCI-N 305 - C Language Programming

Credits:

3

Description:

The basics of computer programming concepts using the C programming language. Emphasis on problem solving and algorithm implementation using a universal subset of the C programming language. Lecture and laboratory.

CSCI-N 307 - Introduction to Programming using Java

Credits:

3

Description:

Introduction of programming concepts focusing on the Java language, Essential algorithm design, basic program control concepts, essential data concepts, debugging and testing programs. The course will also include object oriented programming, creating user interfaces, event handling, and multi-platform programming issues.

CSCI-N 311 - Advanced Database Programming, Oracle

Credits:

3

Description:

Focus on the concepts and skills required for database programming and client server development. Concepts will apply to any modern distributed database management system. Emphasis on developing Oracle SQLPlus scripts, PL/SQL server side programming, and Oracle database architecture. Students with programming experience in ODBC compliant languages will be able to practice connecting such languages to an Oracle database. Lecture and laboratory.

Prerequisite:

Recommended CSCI-N 211 or equivalent.

CSCI-N 317 - Computation for Scientific Applications

Credits:

3

Description:

A survey and illustration of popular computational software used in multiple scientific domains to support data processing and scientific research. This class focuses on teaching how to use software to efficiently process data in terms of modeling, simulating, visualizing and data-mining. Fundamental concepts related to scientific computing are introduced briefly. Lecture and Lab.

CSCI-N 321 - System and Network Administration

Credits:

3

Description:

Fundamental concepts of system administration. Design and administration of network servers and workstations. Focus on basic network concepts, such as user account administration, resource allocation, security issues, and Internet service management. Lecture and laboratory.