Business Education/Administrative Systems Computer Science • Information 202. Records Management (3) The management, planning, and controlling of records including retrieval, equipment, supplies, microforms, vital records, word processing, and data automation techniques. 250. Introduction to Telecommunications (4) Fundamental concepts of telecommunications. State of the art technologies and applications. 289. Cooperative Work Experience (1-9) Open to all students in the Business Education/Administrative Systems Department who meet the minimum Cooperative Work Experience requirements of the department. The course objective for each student will be developed by the student, the department, and a suitable employer providing the opportunity for an on-the-job experience. Evaluation of course participants will be shared between the employer, student, and the department. Grade and amount of a credit will be determined by the department. 292. 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 for the particular offering will appear on the student transcript. 300. Intermediate Word Processing (1) Developing indepth skill in WordPerfect software using microprocessors for office information applications including newspaper and parallel columns, references, and graphics. 302. Word Processing Systems (4) The effect of modem technology upon people, procedures, and equipment. Merging of information systems with origination, production, reproduction, distribution, and storage. 307. Microprocessor Applications (1) Developing skill on the microprocessor as it applies to office information systems. 308. Microprocessor Office Applications (1) Developing skills on a microprocessor using database, graphics, and other software programs. 310. Introductory Desktop Publishing (3) Operation of latest methods in desktop publishing software including creating, storing, retrieving, and editing of brochures, flyers, and other publications. Wordprocessing background recommended. 311. Intermediate Desktop Publishing (3) Integration of a series of documents in a variety of software packages and scanned art files into large volume publications using windows and a variety of graphics. Prerequisite: Bused 310. 325. Business Communications (4) Review and application of oral and written communications, including report writing. Prerequisite: English 111. 350. Transport Media (3) Transport media, requirements, and considerations. Definitions, design parameters, technical standards, operations, and maintenance requirements utilized in baseband and broadband communication. Bused 250 or equivalent recommended. 352. Telephone Switching systems (3) Components and management of PBX, key, and other telephone systems. Software operating switching systems. Requirements and the laws affecting Shared Tenant Services. Bused 250 or equivalent recommended. 353. Modern Office Procedures (3) Provides knowledge and skills for modem office procedures with microprocessor applications. Prerequisite: Bused 201. 354. Data and Digital Services (3) Applications of interfaces, carriers, software, and hardware used with digital services. Bused 250 and Math 105 recommended. 355. Administrative Support Systems (4) Analyzing office support systems and procedures including planning and implementation, office structure and operations, jobs and productivity. Prerequisites: Bused 250 or 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. 360. Principles of Business Education (2) Introduction to the field of business education, 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. 365. Telecommunications Traffic Technology (4) Obtaining, interpreting, and using traffic information in telecommunications. Evaluating costs and techniques. Bused 250, 350, 352, 354, and Quant 260 recommended. 450. Senior Project (4) Selecting and Installing Telecommunications Systems. A capstone course applying the principles of telecommunication specifically to the development of a telecommunication system. Prerequisite: Should be taken quarter before graduation after all other telecommunication courses have been taken. 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 for the particular offering will appear on the student transcript. 499. Senior Seminar (3) Research and discussion of office-related problems. DEPARTMENT OF COMPUTER SCIENCE Chair: R. Kenneth Walter Location: Technical Education Building, Room 110 Telephone: Mary Ellen Jones 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/processor 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 system 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 III is a liberal education approach requiring a good mathematics background and a minor in another academic area. Education The two-year associate of applied science degree in Computer Science prepares a student for entry into the computer work field. In addition, the student completes general education requirements and prerequisite courses for continuation into a baccalaureate 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 Requirements (see index) • Requirements for General Education (see index) • Comm HU102 (3) or HU 105 (3) is recommended for the Humanities area. Comsci PD 101 (4) (Section designated for Computer Science majors) 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 upon 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 Associate of Applied Science Degree in Computer Science. Specific Requirements: • Computer Science courses (11 credit hours) Comsci 355 (4), 371 (4), 375 (3). • Support Courses (7 hours) Math 213 (4), and one of Math 361 (4) or Math 325 (3) or Math 341 (4). Completion of one Emphasis required: Emphasis I: • Students in this emphasis should take Comsci 312 as part of the Associate degree requirements. • Phsx NS261 (4), NS262 (4), 264 (1), 265 (1); Comsci 313 (4), 314 (4), 315 (4), 316 (4), 372 (4), 400 (4), 401 (4), 420 (4), 450 (4), 451 (4), 452 (4). Student Services Interdisc. Programs Allied Health Sciences Arts& Humanities Business & Economics Education Natural Sciences Social Sciences 242 243 Continuing Education