CS 101 Introduction to Microcomputer Applications 3 lab hrs/wk, 3 cr. Introduces the basic microcomputer hardware/software system. Covers the concepts of system software and application software, including word processing, spreadsheet, database, presentation, and introduction to Internet. Prerequisite: Touch keyboarding ability and college textbook reading (RD090 or equivalent) recommended. (May be offered via distance education.) CS 125A Micro Database Software-Access 3 class hrs/wk, 3 cr. Studies microcomputer database software using Microsoft Access. Topics include: navigation through Windows and Access menus; PC relational database concepts; creation and updating of a relational database; simple queries, reports and forms; complex queries, reports, and forms. Prerequisite: CS 101 or CIS 120, or consent of instructor. (May be offered via distance education.) CS 125E Excel-Workbooks 4 class hrs/wk, 4 cr. Presents electronic spreadsheets in a multi-worksheet environment using Excel. Prerequisite: CS 101 or CIS 120, or consent of instructor. (May be offered via distance education.) CS 140B Microcomputer Operating Systems 3 class hrs/wk, 3 cr. Studies operating systems currently used on larger microcomputers and small minicomputers. Includes experience in using these operating systems to access files and communicate with other microcomputers. Prerequisite: CS 101 or CIS 120, or equivalent. (Offered via distance education.) CS 140U Unix/Linux 3 class hrs/wk, 3 cr. Covers the Unix operating system using Linux. Includes experience in using the Unix operating system to run a microcomputer, access files and communicate with other microcomputers. Prerequisite: CS 101 or CIS 120, or consent of instructor. (Offered via distance education.) CS 178I Introduction to the Internet/World Wide Web 3 class hrs/wk, 3 cr. Introduces the use and history of the global computer network known as the Internet or information superhighway. Explores the philosophy of the Internet, as well as its use as a tool for research, communication, and entertainment. Students will develop and publish a simple web page on the World Wide Web. Prerequisite: CS 101 or CIS 120, or consent of instructor. (Offered via distance education.) CS 178W Fundamentals of Web Design 3 class and 4 lab hrs/wk, 5 cr. Covers fundamentals of web design using Adobe Systems software. Focuses on the overall production processes surrounding web design. Emphasizes design elements involving layout, navigation, and interactivity. Includes hands-on web design exercises using Adobe PhotoShop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe GoLive, Adobe LiveMotion, and Adobe Premiere. Prerequisite: CS 101 or CIS 120, or consent of instructor. (May be offered via distance education.) CS 179 Introduction to Client-Server Networks 4 class hrs/wk, 4 cr. Introduces computer networks from an end-user perspective. Provides experience installing, administering, and managing network software and resources, including user accounts, in a client-server environment. Prerequisite: CS 140B or NET 123. (Offered via distance education.) CS 195 Web Site Development 4 class hrs/wk, 4 cr. Covers web site planning, organization and implementation. Explores web development applications. Discusses XHTML, XML, style sheets and basic scripting. Address accessibility, browsers’ compatibility and globalization issues. Prerequisite: CS 178I or consent of instructor. (May be offered via distance education.)