Keyboarding skills of 25 words per minute or enrollment in OFTECH 1A or 9A are recommended for computer programming classes.
CS 3, Introduction to Computer Systems 3 units
Transfer: UC*, CSU • Prerequisite: None.
This is a beginning course intended for students who plan to take additional computer programming or computer science courses. Emphasis in the course is divided between a broad survey of the field of computer information systems and the acquisition of computer skills necessary for more advanced classes. Such skills would involve use of the operating system, file management techniques, use of an editor, and an introduction to programming.
*No UC credit for CIS 1 or 4 if taken after CS 3.
1577 8:00a-9:20a TTh BUS 201 Marchand K A
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1578 9:30a-10:50a TTh BUS 201 Marchand K A
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1582 9:30a-10:50a MW BUS 203 Darwiche J
Arrange-5 Hours ONLINE-E Darwiche J
Above section 1582 meets for 8 weeks, Aug 28 to Oct 18, and is a hybrid class taught on campus and online via the internet. For additional information, go to http://homepage.smc.edu/darwiche_jinan.
1579 11:15a-12:35p MW BUS 203 Rogler H L
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1580 12:45p-2:05p MW BUS 203 Rogler H L
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1581 2:15p-3:35p TTh BUS 201 Geddes Jr J K
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1583 Arrange-6 Hours ONLINE-E Hurley D P
Above section 1583 meets for 12 weeks, Sep 18 to Dec 08, and is a Distance Education course conducted over the internet. For additional information, go to smconline.org (schedule of classes).
1584 Arrange-6 Hours ONLINE-E Hurley D P
Above section 1584 meets for 12 weeks, Sep 18 to Dec 08, and is a Distance Education course conducted over the internet. For additional information, go to smconline.org (schedule of classes).
1585 Arrange-6 Hours ONLINE-E Hurley D P
Above section 1585 meets for 12 weeks, Sep 18 to Dec 08, and is a Distance Education course conducted over the internet. For additional information, go to smconline.org (schedule of classes).
4122 6:45p-9:50p W BUS 201 Kurtz K A
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CS 5, Programming Logic 3 units
Transfer: CSU • Prerequisite: None.
This course is designed to prepare the student for a programming course. It concentrates on problem solving using: Simple Sequence, Selection, Dowhile, Case, and Dountil Control Structure. It covers Structure chart, Flowchart and Pseudocode.
1586 2:15p-3:35p TTh BUS 207 Dehkhoda A
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CS 9A, Technology Project Management I 3 units
Transfer: CSU • Prerequisite: Computer Science 3 or Computer Information Systems 1.
CS 9A is the same course as CIS 9A. Credit may be earned for one, not both.
This course covers the fundamentals of Project Management theory, implementation, and best practices. It is aimed at students who work mostly in the Technology sectors covering software and website development, and other areas of computer science or information systems. Students will learn the theory, as well as the use of Project Management software to plan, track and manage project resources. Topics covered include project life cycles, tasks, schedules, resources, and costs.
3164 Arrange-4.5 Hours ONLINE Darwiche J
Above section 3164 meets for 12 weeks, Sep 18 to Dec 08, and is a Distance Education course conducted over the internet. For additional information go to http://homepage.smc.edu/darwiche_jinan.
CS 15, Visual Basic Programming 3 units
Transfer: UC, CSU • Prerequisite: Computer Science 3.
This introductory course covers basic programming constructs and techniques using VB.Net. Students will learn how to plan, create and debug code based on Object Oriented Programming design and analysis techniques. Topics covered include Data Types, Variables, Decision Statements, Loops, Arrays Input/Output, and basics of Object Oriented Programming using Classes and Objects.
VB .NET complier software is included in course material. This course helps students pass Microsoft Certification Exams.
1588 9:30a-10:50a MW BUS 203 Olsen A B
Arrange-7 Hours ONLINE-E Olsen A B
Above section 1588 meets for 8 weeks, Oct 23 to Dec 13, and is a hybrid class taught on campus and online via the internet. For additional information, go to http://homepage.smc.edu/olsen_adam.
1587 12:45p-2:05p TTh BUS 203 Stahl H A
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1589 Arrange-7 Hours ONLINE Darwiche J
Above section 1589 meets for 12 weeks, Sep 18 to Dec 08, and is a Distance Education course conducted over the internet. For additional information go to http://homepage.smc.edu/darwiche_jinan.
1590 Arrange-10 Hours ONLINE-E Hurley D P
Above section 1590 meets for 8 weeks, Oct 23 to Dec 15, and is a Distance Education course conducted over the internet. For additional information, go to smconline.org (schedule of classes).
4123 6:45p-9:50p T BUS 251 Hurley D P
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CS 17, Assembly Language Programming 3 units
Transfer: UC, CSU • Prerequisite: Computer Science 50.
Assembly Language allows the programmer to fully utilize all of the special features of the computer in the most efficient manner. It also aids the high-level language programmer in writing subroutines. The student will write Assembly Language programs that utilize the Intel Pentium chip architecture.
Students must have access to a Pentium-chip compatible computer system. Software included in course material.
1591 Arrange-7 Hours ONLINE Stahl H A
Above section 1591 meets for 12 weeks, Sep 18 to Dec 08, and is a Distance Education course conducted over the internet. For additional information, go to http://homepage.smc.edu/stahl_howard.
CS 19, Advanced Visual Basic Programming 3 units
Transfer: UC, CSU • Prerequisite: Computer Science 15.
This course covers advanced programming techniques using Visual Basic .NET. Topics include Structures, Classes, Events, Inheritance, and Polymorphism, Overloading, Dynamic Binding, Multiple Document Interface, Windows API, Collections, and Exception Handling. Students also learn how to interface to Databases and build Web forms.
VB. NET compiler software is included in course material. This course helps students pass Microsoft Certification Exams.
1592 Arrange-7 Hours ONLINE Darwiche J
Above section 1592 meets for 12 weeks, Sep 18 to Dec 08, and is a Distance Education course conducted over the internet. For additional information, go to http://homeapge.smc.edu/darwiche_jinan.
CS 20A, Data Structures with C++ 3 units
Transfer: UC, CSU • Prerequisite: Computer Science 52.
This advanced programming course will use the C++ language to teach methods of representing and manipulating data within a computer. Topics include stacks, queues, trees, sorting, searching, modeling, and dynamically created storage spaces. Students will learn the problem solving skills necessary to write and read complex computer programs, and to make important design decisions.
Software included in course material.
4124 6:45p-9:50p Th BUS 203 Stahl H A
CS 25, Embedded Systems 3 units
Transfer: CSU • Prerequisite: Computer Science 3.
This is an introductory course on embedded systems design- the use of computers in devices such as cell phone, car, wrist watch, home security system, etc. rather than as stand-alone units. Students are directed to design solutions for real world applications using hardware and software. We will discuss the characteristics that define an embedded system and contrast those against that of a stand-alone computer. We will also look at a variety of applications utilizing embedded processors (microcontrollers). Finally, we will write programs that interact directly with external hardware utilizing a Stamp microprocessor development board.
4128 6:45p-9:50p W BUS 255 Dehkhoda A
CS 41, Linux Workstation Administration 3 units
Transfer: CSU • Prerequisite: Computer Science 50.
This course introduces the Linux operating system to students as users, programmers, and administrators. Students install Linux to create a dual-boot system in class, and use a memory-loadable boot CD version at home. Use of fundamental commands, their graphical interface counterparts, editors, and programming tools are emphasized. Students learn to write shell script programs; read, compile, and execute a series of demonstration C programs; and install applications using the open source software distribution model. Central disciplines of local administration are covered, including user account management, backup, task scheduling, logging, and local system security.
4130 6:30p-9:35p F BUS 259 Morgan D B
CS 42, Computer Architecture 3 units
Transfer: UC, CSU • Prerequisite: Math 20.
This course provides an introduction to fundamental operations and components that make computers possible. Topics include: number systems; Boolean algebra and logic gates (AND, OR, NOT, XOR, and NAND); simplification of Boolean functions; combination logic; sequential logic; design of the adder, subtractor, ROM, decoder, and multiplexer; register transfer logic; and processor logic, control logic, and microcomputer system design.
4131 6:45p-9:50p M BUS 201 Kurtz K A
CS 50, C Programming 3 units
Transfer: UC, CSU • Prerequisite: Computer Science 3.
This course will include a review of the concepts of structured programming, error checking, sorting, searching, data types, advanced array handling methods, pointers, and data structures. Applications in business, mathematics, and science will be discussed.
Instructional materials fee of $1 must be paid at time of enrollment.
1593 1:00p-4:05p Sat BUS 207 Dehkhoda A
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4132 5:15p-6:35p TTh BUS 207 Dehkhoda A
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4133 6:45p-9:50p T BUS 203 Dehkhoda A
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CS 52, C++ Programming 3 units
Transfer: UC, CSU • Prerequisite: Computer Science 50.
This course is a continuation of C language programming using the C++ superset of C. C++ offers the following enhancements to C: operator and function overloading, information hiding, inheritance, and virtual functions. C++ will be used in the context of both traditional and object-oriented programming.
Software included in course material.
1594 3:45p-5:05p TTh BUS 203 Stahl H A
1595 Arrange-7 Hours ONLINE Stahl H A
Above section 1595 meets for 12 weeks, Sep 18 to Dec 08, and is a Distance Education course conducted over the internet. For additional information, go to http://homepage.smc.edu/stahl_howard.
CS 55, Java Programming 3 units
Transfer: UC, CSU • Prerequisite: Computer Science 19 or 50.
Java is a general-purpose language for writing platform-independent, robust, secure programs. This course is intended for students who have completed a course in C programming. Students will learn how to develop Java applications and applets. Topics covered include the Java programming language, object-oriented programming (OOP), the Java applications programming interface (API), and graphical user interfaces (GUI’s).
1596 Arrange-7 Hours ONLINE-E Hurley D P
Above section 1596 meets for 12 weeks, Sep 18 to Dec 08, and is a Distance Education course conducted over the internet. For additional information, go to smconline.org (schedule of classes).
4134 6:45p-9:50p Th BUS 207 Dehkhoda A
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CS 56 Advanced Java Programming 3 units
Transfer: UC, CSU • Prerequisite: Computer Science 55.
Java is a general-purpose language for writing platform-independent robust, secure programs. This course continues where CS 55 leaves off in developing mastery of the use of Java programming language and its extensive APIs. Topics covered include exceptions, multithreading, multimedia, Input/Output, Java Database Connectivity (JDBC), Servlets, Remote Method Invocation (RMI), and networking.
1597 9:00a-12:05p Sat BUS 207 Dehkhoda A
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CS 60, Database Concepts and Applications 3 units
Transfer: CSU • Prerequisite: Computer Science 3 and one programming course.
This course provides an introduction to modern database concepts, emphasizing the relational database model. Topics include design methodologies, normalization of tables, referential integrity, SQL, security, and event driven programming. Principles are applied by performing exercises using Microsoft Access.
4135 6:45p-9:50p M BUS 250 Rogler H L
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CS 61, Microsoft SQL Server Database 3 units
Transfer: CSU • Prerequisite: Computer Science 3.
Microsoft SQL Server is a popular midrange relational database management system (DBMS) that is used in client/server systems and as a personal DBMS. It can be accessed through the Internet. Topics covered in this course include installing the software, principles of relational databases; creating databases, tables, indexes, and views; inserting, deleting, and updating raw data; updating transactions; and querying the database. With the Transact-SQL extensions, topics include creating functions, procedures, and triggers stored in the database.
4136 6:45p-9:50p W BUS 250 Rogler H L
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CS 70, Networking Theory and Essentials 3 units
Transfer: CSU • Prerequisite: Computer Science 50.
This course is an introduction to networks and networking concepts, emphasizing the internet protocols. Topics include media and network design, protocol layering, addressing and routing, socket programming, firewalls and security, monitoring and administration, and distributed networks. UNIX is used for practical demonstration.
1600 1:00p-4:05p Sat BUS 259 Morgan D B
CS 80, Internet Programming 3 units
Transfer: CSU • Prerequisite: Computer Science 3.
This course surveys the many technologies that are used to program multitiered, client/server, database-intensive, Web-based applications. Topics include: HTML, Dynamic HTML, client-side and server-side scripting (with JavaScript, VBScript, and Perl), graphics, e-commerce, security, Web servers, databases, Active Server Pages (ASP), Common Gateway Interface (CGI), eXtensible Markup Language (XML), and servlets.
1601 Arrange-7 Hours ONLINE-E Geddes Jr J K
Above section 1601 meets for 12 weeks, Sep 18 to Dec 08, and is a Distance Education course conducted over the internet. For additional information, go to smconline.org (schedule of classes).
1602 Arrange-7 Hours ONLINE-E Geddes Jr J K
Above section 1602 meets for 8 weeks, Oct 23 to Dec 15, and is a Distance Education course conducted over the internet. For additional information, go to smconline.org (schedule of classes).
CS 85 PHP Programming, 3 units
Transfer: CSU • Prerequisite: Computer Science 81.
This course teaches how to design and write applications that extend Web servers. These applications process data submitted from Web forms and access back-end databases to dynamically generate Web pages. This course covers the PHP server-side technology. PHP, which stands for “PHP: Hypertext Preprocessor” is a widely-used, Open Source, general-purpose scripting language that is especially suited for Web development and can be embedded into HTML.
This course uses PHP and MySQL which are open-source (free) software.
4138 6:45p-9:50p T BUS 201 Geddes Jr J K
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CS 88A, Independent Studies in Computer Science 1 unit
Transfer: CSU
Please see Independent Studies section.
1603 Arrange-1 Hour BUS 220B Jerry G S
CS 88B, Independent Studies in Computer Science 2 units
Transfer: CSU
Please see Independent Studies section.
1604 Arrange-2 Hours BUS 220B Jerry G S
CS 88C, Independent Studies in Computer Science 3 units
Transfer: CSU
Please see Independent Studies section.
1605 Arrange-3 Hours BUS 220B Jerry G S
CS 90, Internship, Computers 2 units
• Prerequisite: None.
Students must arrange an approved internship prior to enrolling in this class. F-1 students must see the Immigration Coordinator at IEC before enrolling.
The Internship Program is designed to provide the student with the opportunity of on-site experience in a computer lab. Students spend a minimum of six hours per week during the semester in a supervised computer facility.
1606 Arrange-8 Hours BUS 220B Jerry G S