=====COMPORG=====

Upon completion of this course, students will be able to demonstrate:

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  * an understanding of the concepts of assembly
  * understanding the impact of number systems
  * familiarity with how assembly impacts programming
  * experience implementing solutions in assembly
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  * familiarity with the role of the C library
  * experience making system calls in assembly
  * familiarity with the organization of a computer system
  * experience using registers, stacks, and branches
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=====COMPESS=====
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:

  * Identify different types of hardware and discuss what role that hardware plays
  * List milestones of computer history
  * Perform binary and hexadecimal conversions
  * Perform addition and subtraction in binary and hexadecimal
  * Explain how input, output, and storage devices work, and be able to compare and contrast different types of these devices
  * List the parts of the CPU and what factors affect the CPU's performance
  * Explain how the internet works, and identify the hardware and software required for connectivity and web publishing
  * Identify the difference between application and system software, and explain how they interact
  * Identify all the threats to your computer and explain ways to safeguard your computer
  * Explain LAN, MAN, WAN in relation to topologies, communications transmissions, protocols, and communication media
  * Identify ethical problems in computing
  * Understand the basics of program development and describe programming language paradigms
  * Understand logical and physical file management and more advanced file maintenance techniques (DBMS)
  * Identify and explain the parts of the system development lifecycle
  * Explore jobs in IT and understand the responsibilities that are associated with these jobs

=====CPROG=====
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:

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  * write and compile code that utilizes programming constructs
  * use pointers and variables to discover the indirect properties of data storage
  * comprehend the basics of memory management, data representation and storage
  * identify and label various data types as scalar vs. composite
  * distinguish and explain difference between homogeneous and heterogeneous composite data types
  * break down and separate code into functions and illustrate the use of parameter passing
  * justify the use of various programming constructs within code solutions
  * discover the standard libraries and use libraries in solving problems
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=====DATA=====
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:

  * Discuss the representation and use of primitive data types and built-in data structures
  * Describe how the data structures are allocated and used in memory
  * Describe common applications for each data structure described in class
  * Implement the user-defined data structures in a high-level language
  * Compare alternative implementations of data structures with respect to performance
  * Write programs that use the following data structures: linked lists, stacks, queues, binary trees, and hash tables
  * Compare and contrast the costs and benefits of dynamic and static data structure implementations
  * Choose the appropriate data structure for solving a given problem

=====DATACOMM=====
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to demonstrate:

  * better understand network I/O for efficient data communication
  * utilize capabilities built into the operating system in programs
  * write programs that communicate on the network
  * use pipes and sockets to establish communication and share data with other processes
  * demonstrate knowledge of concurrency

=====DISCRETE=====
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to demonstrate:

  * application of concepts
  * understand the process behind various mathematical concepts
  * ability to convey mathematical and computer science concepts
  * critical thinking abilities
  * increased understanding of discipline concepts
  * experience implementing concepts on the computer
  * ability to solve problems creatively

=====GAME=====
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:

  * Demonstrate knowledge of game design principles
  * Specify and implement the mechanics of player interactions
  * Apply programming techniques to enable device interfacing
  * Apply fundamental graphics techniques
  * Demonstrate knowledge of game production elements including documentation, group dynamics, and progress verification
  * Collaborate to develop a playable game
  * Express practical versus ideal considerations in game design

=====HPC0=====
During the process of the course, the student will be able to:

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  * understand the impact of computing in problem solving
  * value interdisciplinary knowledge in problem solving
  * apply effective visualization techniques to view data
  * troubleshoot and diagnose problems
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  * recognize and relate how data may be generated
  * compare the tradeoffs & advantages in concurrency
  * identify processing considerations
  * document tasks and solutions
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=====HPC1=====
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to demonstrate:

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  * demonstrate concept comprehension
  * information sharing through documentation
  * understanding the nature of an HPC environment
  * apply troubleshooting skills
  * gain experience with real world system issues
  * demonstrate knowledge of Linux & Open Source
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  * demonstrate awareness of networking concepts
  * perform system and network administration
  * demonstrate awareness of security issues
  * demonstrate scripting skills to automate tasks
  * collaborative work on a project or task
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=====HPC2=====
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to demonstrate:

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  * demonstrate continued concept comprehension
  * information sharing through documentation
  * understanding the nature of an interconnected computing environment
  * apply improved troubleshooting skills
  * gain experience with real world system issues
  * demonstrate knowledge of Linux & Open Source
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  * demonstrate awareness of networking concepts
  * perform system and network administration
  * demonstrate awareness of security issues
  * demonstrate scripting skills to automate tasks
  * collaborative work on a project or task
  * understand and utilize logs to aid in problem solving and reporting
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=====PHP=====
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:

  * demonstrate application of PHP syntax, variable handling, and control structures
  * apply programming techniques to aid in implementing solutions 
  * utilize problem solving techniques
  * deploy php-powered pages on a hosted web server
  * employ related common-sense security considerations to protect websites
  * utilize parameterized queries, validation, and sanitization techniques
  * track application state with cookies and sessions
  * develop a web application to Select, Insert, and Update data in a database

=====SYSNET=====
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to demonstrate:

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  * understanding of concepts to mix them together
  * effective use of communication capabilities
  * capability of contemplating/measuring performance
  * proficiency with tools to accomplish tasks
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  * ability to suggest troubleshooting strategies
  * application of changes as a result of testing
  * problem solving activities
  * ability to document processes and tasks
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=====SYSPROG=====
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:

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  * better understand file I/O for efficient data processing
  * utilize capabilities built into the operating system
  * write programs that interact with and spawn processes
  * use pipes and sockets to communicate and share data
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  * demonstrate knowledge of concurrency
  * design programs that handle signals
  * explore efficient solutions to data- and processing- intensive problems
  * utilize collaboration of resources to solve problems
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=====UNIX=====

Upon completion of this course, students will be able to demonstrate:

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  * familiarity with the structure of UNIX systems
  * the ability to accomplish/automate tasks
  * exposure to command-line tools and utilities
  * experience the connection between UNIX and C
  * understanding of the UNIX philosophy
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  * exposure to Open Source concepts and ideals
  * exposure to computer security
  * understanding and use of pattern matching
  * problem solving activities
  * application of shell scripting to perform tasks
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