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An introduction to software applications, equipment, information representation, information security, ethical issues, and the use of Internet information resources. Laboratory assignments employ a variety of application software including word processing, electronic spreadsheets, presentation systems, database systems, and the design and creation of web pages. Credit for this course is not allowed if CBIS 2215 has been previously taken.

This course provides an introduction to contemporary issues in computer and information technology and the impact on society and culture. Topics include the evolution of the World Wide Web to current social networks, the technology and economics of social networking, the software development process and issues related to modern mobile computing devices, security and privacy, cyberethics, and globalization of the computing industry.

Course topics include an overview of computers and programming; problem-solving and algorithm development; simple data types; arithmetic and logical operators; selection structures; text files; arrays; procedural abstraction and software design; modular programming.

Prerequisite: C or better in CSCI 1301. The course includes an overview of abstract data types; multi-dimensional arrays and records; strings; binary files; searching and sorting; software engineering concepts; software engineering concepts; dynamic data structures; introduction to object oriented languages and the concepts of object oriented design of algorithms. Additional special course fee required; see semester course schedule for amount.