Computer Science Computer Science General Information 300. Intermediate Word Processing (1) Developing indepth skill in word processing using microprocessors for office information applications including math, sort, macros, and other special features. Prerequisite: Bused 200 or equivalent proficiency. 302. Word Processing Systems (4) The effect of modem technology upon people, procedures, and equipmenL Merging of information systems with origination, production, reproduction, distribution, and storage. 305. Display Word Processing (2) Operation of video screen text-editing typewriters. Involves editing, storing, and retrieving material for business applications. Prerequisite: keyboarding 40 wpm. 307. Microprocessor Applications (1) Developing skill on the microprocessor as it applies to office information systems. Prerequisite: Bused 200. 308. Microprocessor Office Applications (1) Developing skills on a microprocessor using database, graphics, and other software programs. Prerequisites: Bused 300 or 305 and 307. 310. Introductory Desk Top Publishing (3) Operation of latest methods in desk top publishing software including creating, storing, retrieving, and editing of brochures, flyers, and other publications. 353. Modern Office Procedures (3) Provides knowledge and skills for modem office procedures with microprocessor applications. Prerequisite: Bused 201. 355. Administrative Support Systems (4) Analyzing office support systems and procedures including telecommunications needs analysis for local and wide area networks, writing procedure manuals, human factors, system design concerns. Prerequisite: Bused 302. 356. Administrative Systems Management (3) Principles of office management and information processing installations including: duties, selection, and training of personnel; layout and workflow systems; systems control. Prerequisites: Mgmt 301 and Bused 355. 360. Principles of Business Education (2) Introduction to the field of business educatioa including curriculum, standards, counseling, research, and current trends. Must be taken before student teaching. 361. Methods of Teaching Keyboarding and Office Practice (3) Research into methods, objectives, grading, testing, supplies, and teaching demonstrations. Must be taken before student teaching. 362. Methods of Teaching Shorthand (2) Analysis and research into methods of teaching shorthand theory, speed, and transcription with special emphasis on objectives, demonstrations, testing, and grading. 363. Methods of Teaching General Business Subjects (2) Analysis and research into methods of teaching nonskill business subjects with special emphasis on objectives, testing, and grading. Must be taken before student teaching. 480. Independent Research (1-5) Directed research and study on an individual basis. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. 489. Cooperative Work Experience (1-9) A continuation of Business Education 289 Cooperative Work Experience. Open to all students. 492. Short Courses, Workshops, Institutes, and Special Programs (1-6) In order to provide flexibility and to meet many different needs, a number of specific offerings are possible using this catalog number. When the number is used, it will be accompanied by a brief and specific descriptive title. The specific title with the credit authorized fot the particular offering will appear on the student transcripL 499. Senior Seminar (3) Research and discussion of office-related problems. COMPUTER SCIENCE Chair: R. Kenneth Walter Location: Technical Education Building, Room 110 Telephone Contact: Joetta Hadley 626-7929 Professors: Robert L. Capener, Charles M. Crittenden; Associate Professors: David G. Hart, Ronald D. Peterson, Neil R. Sorensen, R. Kenneth Walter; Assistant Professors: Wm E. Hoggan, David B. Wolford. Description The program in Computer Science blends scientific and engineering principles. It contains actual, practical, applications- oriented experience as well as the intellectual study of computing. It is designed to provide a sound fundamental understanding of digital^rocessor logic and of digital computer organization as well as the interaction between hardware, software and the interconnection of system components. Also emphasized is software engineering which includes understanding of operating systems and other software systems design with implementation of the theory of computing, analysis of algorithms, simulation, compiler design, and knowledge-based systems. The Computer Science program is designed to provide fundamental training to prepare one for positions in schools, commerce, industry or government as scientific and systems programmers, or as systems integrators, or for graduate study. The program also provides the computer expertise which is so vital for scientific computing and the study of phenomena in many sciences. The Computer Science curriculum has a required common core and then is divided into three elected areas. Emphasis I is a system integration and hardware approach emphasizing system networking, drivers and internals. Emphasis II is a technical, scientific approach requiring engineering physics and a solid foundation in upper division mathematics. Emphasis HI is a liberal education approach requiring a good mathematics background and a minor in another academic area Education The two-year associate of science/arts degree in Computer Science prepares a student for entry into the computer work field and/or entry into the Computer Science bachelor program. The bachelor of science/arts degree prepares a student to be a productive scientific programmer, systems programmer, systems analyst, systems integrator, or to continue to graduate school. PROGRAM: COMPUTER SCIENCE MAJOR-BACHELOR DEGREE General Requirements: • Specific College Requirements (see index). • Requirements for General Education (see index). • Commun HU102 (3) or HU105 (3) is recommended for the Humanities area. Comsci PD101 (4) is recommended for the Personal Development area. • An overall GPA of at least 2.70 is required in Computer Science courses. Grades of less than C in major and required support courses will not be accepted towards graduation. • A minor may or may not be required depending on the choice of emphasis outlined below. • 183 total hours are required, 60 of which must be upper division (courses numbered 300 or above). • Completion or equivalent of Weber State College Associate of Science/Arts Degree in Computer Science. Specific Requirements: • Computer Science courses (27 credit hours): Comsci 302 (4), 310 (4), 311 (4), 371 (4), 319 (4) or 380 (4) or 420 (4) or 430 (4); or Elentc 355 (4) and 356 (4); Comsci M70 (4); OS 300 (3). • Support Courses (8 credit hours): Math 213 (4X 351 (4). Completion of one Emphasis required: Emphasis I: • Phsx NS261 (4X NS262 (4X 264 (1), 265 (1); Comsci 312 (4), 315 (4), 316 (4), 372 (4), 400 (4), 401 (4), 450 (4). 451 (4). Emphasis II: • Select three additional Math courses numbered 310 or above. (Math 325 or 352 or other courses satisfying Math Minor recommended.) • Phsx NS261 (4X NS262 (4X 264 (1), 265 (1); Comsci 480 (2) or 489 (2), 499 (1). • Select 16 additional upper division hours in Computer Science. (Up to eight hours in Mathematics, Science, or Engineering Technology may be substituted if approved by the Computer Science DepartmenL) Emphasis III (Minor required): • Select one additional Math course numbered 310 or above. (Math 325 or 352 or other courses satisfying Math Minor are recommended.) • Complete minor in any academic area other than, or in addition to, Mathematics. • Comsci 480 (2) or 489 (2), 499 (1). • Select 8 additional upper division hours in Computer Science. PROGRAM: COMPUTER SCIENCE DEPARTMENTAL HONORS General Requirements: • Enroll in General Honors and complete at least 10 hours in general Honors courses. • Maintain an overall GPA of 3.4. • Fulfill requirements for Computer Science major leading to the Bachelor of Science/Arts Degree. Specific Requirements: • Li fulfilling requirements for the Bachelor's degree, complete at least 24 hours of Computer Science courses as Honors hours of which at least ten hours must be upper division and which shall include an Honors Senior Project 480. • All Computer Science courses are available on an Honors basis except Comsci 289, 489, and 499. Permission from the department chair should be sought before registering in a course for Honors credit. A written agreement should be reached with the appropriate professor regarding the work expected for Computer Science Honors credit. PROGRAM: COMPUTER SCIENCE MINOR, COMPUTER SCIENCE TEACHING MINOR, AND INTEGRATED STUDIES CONCENTRATION General Requirements: • An overall GPA of at least 2.70 in Computer Science courses. Grades of less than C in minor will not be accepted towards graduation. • At least one 4-hour upper division Computer Science course other than Comsci 480 or Comsci 489 must be completed at Weber State College. Requirements continued next page Student Services interdisc. Programs Allied Health Sciences Arts & Humanities Business & Economics Education Natural Sciences Social Sciences Technology 228 229 Continuing Education