Course Listing – cs.tsu.edu

Course Code	Course Title	Credits	Description
COSC 1301	Introduction to Computer Science I	3	Study of fundamental computing concepts: how computers work, what they can do, and how they can be used effectively. Topics include spreadsheets, word processing, databases, presentation software, multimedia/graphics software, program design, and fundamental computing theories.
COSC 116L	Intro to Comp Science Lab I	1	Laboratory course complementing CS 116 focusing on fundamental computing concepts, including two hours of lab per week. Co-requisite: CS 116.
COSC 117	Introduction to Computer Science II	3	Introduction to World Wide Web applications and design, including Web scripting languages and HTML editors. Prerequisite: CS 116.
CS 120	Introduction to Computers and Problem Solving	3	Covers algorithms, flowcharts, pseudo code, number systems, types, decision-making, loops, strings, arrays, and functions.
CS 120L	Intro to Comp & Problem Lab	1	Hands-on activities for applying fundamental computer science concepts, including writing, testing, and debugging solutions.
CS 124	Fundamentals of Machine Computation	3	Theory and applications of discrete mathematical structures foundational to computer science. Prerequisite: MATH 136.
CS 140	Computer Programming in Java	3	Introduction to Java, including object-oriented programming methodologies. Prerequisite: Required for CS majors and minors.
CS 216	Advanced Applications I	3	Focus on programming applications using Visual Basic, including design, implementation, and testing. Prerequisite: CS 117.
CS 217	Advanced Applications II	3	Advanced software application development in Windows. Includes lecture and lab. Prerequisite: CS 216.
CS 241	Object-Oriented Programming Using C++	3	Modern object-oriented programming methodologies in Java, including class inheritance and polymorphism. Prerequisite: CS 140.
CS 243	Computer Organization	3	Basic concepts of digital computers, Boolean algebra, logic design, and memory units. Prerequisites: CS 124, CS 140.
CS 246	Data and File Structures	3	Advanced programming techniques, including data structures, hashing, binary trees, and file organization. Prerequisites: CS 124, CS 140.
CS 248	Theory of Computation	3	Introduction to automata, languages, and algorithm complexity. Prerequisites: MATH 241, CS 243. Corequisite: CS 246.
CS 250	Computer Networks Fundamentals	3	Introduction to networking concepts and OSI/TCP layers. Focus on network devices and addressing schemes. Prerequisite: CS 120.
CS 251	Internetworking and Routing Basics	3	Advanced networking concepts focusing on layered models and protocols. Prerequisite: CS 120.
CS 342	Programming Languages and Design	3	Introduction to the structure and design of programming languages. Prerequisites: CS 241, CS 248.
CS 343	Assembly and Computer Architecture	3	Study of architecture, programming, and interfacing of microprocessors and digital systems. Prerequisite: CS 243.
CS 344	Compiler Design and Construction	3	Concepts, design, and implementation of programming language translators. Prerequisite: CS 342.
CS 346	Database Management Systems	3	Study of data models and database management systems. Prerequisites: CS 246, CS 248.
CS 350	Local Area Network Fundamentals	3	Introduction to LAN switching and wireless LANs, troubleshooting, and standards. Prerequisite: CS 250.
CS 351	Wide Area Network Technologies	3	Introduction to WAN technologies, including PPP, Frame Relay, broadband links, QoS, and security concepts. Prerequisite: CS 251.
CS 354	Web Application Development	3	Introduction to logic programming using Prolog, including goal resolution and advanced programming techniques. Prerequisites: CS 250, CS 342, CS 346.
CS 356	Numerical Analysis	3	Numerical solutions for equations, integration, interpolation, and linear/nonlinear systems. Prerequisites: MATH 242, MATH 330, CS 140.
CS 415	Computer Ethics and Society	3	Study of ethical and social issues in IT, including legal cases and software reliability. Prerequisite: Junior-level standing.
CS 434	Wireless Programming	3	Focus on developing wireless applications using WAP, WML, and standalone platforms. Prerequisite: CS 354 or instructor consent.
CS 444	Operating Systems	3	Introduction to operating systems, their functions, and associated file systems. Prerequisites: CS 343, CS 346.
CS 445	Multimedia Applications	3	Study of multimedia authoring and application development. Prerequisite: CS 354.
CS 448	Computer Networking	3	Current networking practices, standards, and protocols. Prerequisite: CS 444.
CS 450	Network Management and Security	3	Introduction to network management architectures and security protocols. Prerequisite: CS 351.
CS 451	Introduction to Wireless and Mobile Networks	3	Study of wireless/mobile networks, including cellular systems and protocols. Prerequisite: CS 350.
CS 456	Software Engineering and Testing	3	Principles of software engineering, including requirements analysis, design, testing, and maintenance. Prerequisite: CS 444.
CS 457	Artificial Intelligence	3	Study of AI algorithms and programming techniques using Prolog. Prerequisites: CS 354, CS 346.
CS 460	Computer Graphics	3	Introduction to computer graphics concepts, programming, and data structures. Prerequisites: CS 248, CS 356, MATH 333.
CS 497	Advanced Topics in CS	3	Presentation of advanced computer science topics by faculty and students. Corequisite: CS 456.
CS 499	Capstone Project	3	Independent project design and development for senior-level students. Prerequisite: Faculty Chair consent.

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