Computer Science

General hardware and software issues such as: terminology, environments. Applications such as: word processing, spreadsheets, databases, Internet usage.

Introduction to programming in the BASIC/Visual BASIC language

Introduction to programming in the C++/Visual C++ language.

An introduction to computer science including problem solving, algorithm development and structured programming in a high-level language. Emphasis on design, coding, testing and documentation of programs using accepted standards of style.

Advanced concepts in computer science including data structures, algorithm analysis, standard problems such as searching and sorting and memory management issues.

An introduction to the effects of computer technology on society and individuals and to ethical problems faced by computer professionals. Topics covered include privacy, the nature of work, centralization versus decentralization and the need for human factors analysis in the development of a new computer system.