Teaches use of operating system utilities and multiple-level directory structures, creation of batch files, and configuration of microcomputer environment. May include a study of graphical user interfaces. Lecture 3-4 hours per week.

Provides a technical approach to concepts and terminology of computer information systems. Includes the study of computer information systems: hardware, software, functions, capabilities and limitations of computer systems. Exposes students to techniques used in programming and system development. Lecture 3 hours per week.

Teaches writing COBOL programs from stated problems or specifications, applying structured programming methods to develop working software that meets specifications. Provides specific skills for maintaining existing programs. Lecture 4 hours per week.

Teaches writing RPG programs from stated problems or specifications, and applying structured programming methods to develop working software that meets specifications. Provides specific skills for modifying existing programs. Lecture 4 hours per week.

Teaches writing "C" programs from stated problems of specifications, applying structured programming methods to develop working software that meets specifications. Provides specific skills for modifying existing programs. Lecture 4 hours per week.

Surveys components, functions, and relationships of telecommunications areas such as local and wide area networking as well as Internet working. Introduces communcation access methods, network architectures, and network control programs, to incoude private and public networking options. Lecture 3 hours per week.

Focuses on task flow, job flow and operating systems communication through use of Job Control Language. Teaches the JCL statements, catalog procedures, symbolic and load module/file interfaces. Lecture 2-3 hours per week.

Focuses on the basic models and capabilities of standard data base management systems (DBMS) packages. Teaches data base principles, file-level models, data-level models, operation implementation, maintenance, and security of data base systems. Covers methods of DBMS selection and evaluation. Lecture 3 hours per week.

Presents a structured approach to defining needs, creating specifications, and implementing new information systems. Teaches business oriented, computer-based systems. Defines common processes and procedures. Includes data modeling, report generation, life cycle methodology, and traditional and structured tools for development. Lecture 3 hours per week.

Applies life cycle system development methodologies in a case study. Incorporates feasibility study, system analysis, system design, program specification, and implementation planning. Involves assigning a project to students as members of system development teams. Lecture 3 hours per week.

Teaches advanced structured programming techniques and procedures for more complex problems. Lecture 4 hours per week.