2018-19 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
    Mar 28, 2024  
2018-19 Undergraduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]

Computer Applications Interdisciplinary Minor


Memorial Library, Room B-207
607-753-2506
Fax: 607-753-5669
cortland.edu/cap

School of Arts and Sciences

Faculty

Mark Connell, Janet Ochs

Minor Offered

Computer Applications  

Description

The interdisciplinary minor in computer applications is designed to complement any academic major and focuses on the use of applications within various academic disciplines. Students completing the minor will have the skills and knowledge to use a variety of computers and software to solve problems in their respective disciplines.

SUNY Cortland offers interdisciplinary courses in computer applications so that all students in liberal arts or professional studies programs will have the opportunity to become familiar with the use of computers. Applications courses are described in this section.

Programs

Courses

  • CAP 100 - Introduction to Computer Applications

    Computer applications for various academic disciplines. Topics include: application software, operating systems, computer networks, the Internet, databases, software development and computer hardware. Lecture and laboratory required. Fulfills: LASR. (3 cr. hr.)
    Frequency code A = offered every semester
  • CAP 104 - Computers and Society

    Investigate the societal, political, ethical, and financial consequences of the digital revolution. Examine the impact of technological advances on communication, personal lives, the workplace, careers, education, health and privacy. Topics include social media, robotics, cloud computing, artificial intelligence and Web 2.0 tools such as wikis, blogs and Google applications. (3 cr. hr.)
    Frequency code A = offered every semester
  • CAP 129 - Special Topics in Computer Applications

    Selected topics. May be taken more than once as subtitle changes. Prerequisites: Designated by department as appropriate for content and academic level of credit. (1-4 cr. hr.)
    Frequency code O = offered occasionally
  • CAP 201 - C Programming

    Introduction to program design and problem solving using the C programming language. Topics include: variables and data types, selection statements, repetition structures, procedures, functions, pointers, arrays and strings. Prerequisite: CAP 100 or permission of the CAP coordinator. Lecture/Lab Hours: Three lecture hours. (3 cr. hr.)
    Frequency code B = offered at least once per year
  • CAP 204 - Programming with Visual Basic

    Introduction to program design and problem solving using the Visual Basic programming language. Topics include: variables and data types, selection statements, repetition structures, procedures, functions, arrays and strings. Prerequisite: CAP 100 or permission of the CAP coordinator. (3 cr. hr.)
    Frequency code A = offered every semester
  • CAP 206 - Introduction to Programming with Pascal

    Introduction to program design and problem solving using the Pascal programming language. Topics include: variables and data types, selection statements, repetition structures, procedures, functions, pointers, arrays and strings. Prerequisite: CAP 100 or permission of the CAP coordinator. (3 cr. hr.)
    Frequency code O = offered occasionally
  • CAP 209 - Introduction to Programming with Python

    Introduction to computer programming using the Python computer language. Topics may include data types, control structures, loops, strings, functions, lists, tuples and arrays. Prerequisite: CAP 100. (3 cr. hr.)
    Frequency code A = offered every semester
  • CAP 216 - Introduction to Data Structures

    An introduction to data structures the C, Pascal or Visual Basic programming languages. Topics include: sets, records, lists, stacks, queues and binary trees. Prerequisite: CAP 201 or CAP 204 or CAP 206, or permission of the CAP coordinator. (3 cr. hr.)
    Frequency code O = offered occasionally
  • CAP 220 - Introduction to Computer Networks

    An introduction to computer networks. Topics may include networking standards and the OSI model, transmission basics, network protocols, hardware, topologies and access methods, implementation and management of networks, and networking operating systems. Prerequisite: CAP 100 or permission of the CAP coordinator. (3 cr. hr.)
    Frequency code B = offered at least once per year
  • CAP 229 - Special Topics in Computer Applications

    Selected topics. May be taken more than once as subtitle changes. Prerequisites: Designated by department as appropriate for content and academic level of credit. (1-4 cr. hr.)
    Frequency code O = offered occasionally
  • CAP 230 - Introduction to SPSS

    Introduces statistical procedures available to computer users in Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS). Weekly laboratory. Prerequisite: CAP 100. (1 cr. hr.)
    Frequency code O = offered occasionally
  • CAP 233 - Computerized Information Retrieval

    Introduction to retrieving information from commercial, computerized data bases containing bibliographic, numeric and full text documents. Students will learn how data bases are organized and documented; how information is retrieved using command languages and communications software. Prerequisite: CAP 100. (1 cr. hr.)
    Frequency code O = offered occasionally
  • CAP 235 - Presentation Software

    Using the computer to create graphic representations of information and enhance print and non-print communication. Prerequisite: CAP 100 or consent of instructor. (1 cr. hr.)
    Frequency code O = offered occasionally
  • CAP 236 - Desktop Publishing

    Using the computer to create desktop publishing layouts of newspapers, newsletters, and resumes. Prerequisite: CAP 100 or consent of instructor. (1 cr. hr.)
    Frequency code B = offered at least once per year
  • CAP 240 - Intermediate Computer Applications

    A close look at powerful interdisciplinary computer applications that may include: graphics editors, video/sound editors, desktop publishing software, advanced presentation software and basic webpage editors. Prerequisite: CAP 100. (3 cr. hr.)
    Frequency code A = offered every semester

  • CAP 250 - Computer Practicum

    For students who are resource assistants in computer applications courses. Prerequisites: CAP 100 or equivalent and consent of instructor. (1-2 cr. hr.)
    Frequency code A = offered every semester
  • CAP 251 - Introduction to Website Development

    An introduction to website development using the latest version of Hypertext Markup Language (HTML) and Cascading Style Sheets (CSS).  World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) guidelines are used to develop responsive Web pages for a variety of devices. Prerequisite: CAP 100 or permission of the CAP coordinator. (3 cr. hr.)
    Frequency code B = offered at least once per year.
  • CAP 320 - Information Security

    Examination of information security concepts and processes, including security threats and methods for protecting an organization's networks, operating systems, operations and applications. Topics include risk management, authentication, access control, auditing, accountability, cryptography, modern security technologies, applicable laws and regulations. Prerequisite: CAP 100 or permission of the CAP coordinator. (3 cr. hr.)
    Frequency code B = offered at least once per year
  • CAP 327 - Computer Mapping

    Introduction to desktop computer mapping. Practical experience in using computer mapping techniques to create thematic maps that graphically display data. Database organization, manipulation and analysis for efficient production of publication-quality maps for communicating spatial information. Prerequisite: GRY 324. Lecture/Lab Hours: Three lectures and/or demonstrations, one two-hour laboratory. Also listed as GRY 327. (4 cr. hr.)
    Frequency code S = offered in spring
  • CAP 328 - Geographic Information Systems

    Desktop computer-based Geographic Information System (GIS) applications. Practical experience using GIS software to learn geographic data management, thematic mapping, basic map and database querying, as well as map creation and report writing. Prerequisite: CAP 327 or GRY 327. Lecture/Lab Hours: Three lectures and/or demonstrations, one two-hour lab. Also listed as GRY 328. (4 cr. hr.)
    Frequency code F = offered in fall
  • CAP 329 - Special Topics in Computer Applications

    Selected topics. May be taken more than once as subtitle changes. Prerequisites: Designated by department as appropriate for content and academic level of credit. (1-4 cr. hr.)
    Frequency code O = offered occasionally
  • CAP 330 - Advanced GIS Techniques

    Planning, execution and delivery of a GIS-based project that demonstrates mastery of tools of GIS in a substantive application tailored to a field of interest. Prerequisite: CAP 328 or GRY 328. Also listed as GRY 330. (4 cr. hr.)
    Frequency code S = offered in spring
  • CAP 350 - Data Base Management Systems

    Developing data base applications using integrated data base management tools. Survey of data base structures and methodologies. Generation of custom reports and graphics displays. Selected advanced data base features such as screen design, macros and procedures introduced. Prerequisite: CAP 100. (3 cr. hr.)
    Frequency code B = offered at least once per year
  • CAP 351 - Advanced Website Development

    Comprehensive look at website design and development. Focus on Web standards and accessibility using a project-based approach. Topics include HTML5/XHTML, cascading style sheets, FTP, Web hosting, Flash, AJAX, XML and design for mobile technology. Prerequisites: CAP 100, CAP 251 or permission of the CAP coordinator. (3 cr. hr.)
    Frequency code B = offered at least once per year
  • CAP 380 - Presentation Competency

    Application of communication principles and computing technologies to message design, analysis and presentation. Topics include communication process and modes, research, audience analysis, message organization and delivery strategies. Computing applications include operating systems, word processing, spreadsheet, graphics, databases, the Internet, and communication and presentation devices. Emphasis is on communication efficiency and effectiveness in presentations. Also listed as COM 380. Fulfills: PRES. (3 cr. hr.)
    Frequency code B = offered at least once per year
  • CAP 403 - Applied Data Analysis and Interpretation using SPSS

    Analysis and interpretation of data using a variety of advanced data analysis techniques for behavioral sciences and applied fields. Analysis will include multiple regression, factorial ANOVA and multivariate statistics appropriate for a variety of research designs. Emphasis is placed on application and acquiring data analysis computer skills using IBM: SPSS. Prerequisites: PSY 201, or equivalent, and CAP 100. Also listed as PSY 403. (3 cr. hr.)
    Frequency code O = offered occasionally
  • CAP 404 - Advanced Visual Basic Programming

    Advanced aspects of programming with Visual Basic. Topics may include: Integration of MS Office components with the Visual Basic programming language, Windows API and Registry interfacing, Office technologies for the Web, and Custom Report Generation. Prerequisite: CAP 204 or permission of the CAP coordinator. (3 cr. hr.)
    Frequency code B = offered at least once per year
  • CAP 429 - Special Topics in Computer Applications

    Selected topics. May be taken more than once as subtitle changes. Prerequisites: Designated by department as appropriate for content and academic level of credit. (1-4 cr. hr.)
    Frequency code O = offered occasionally
  • CAP 529 - Special Topics in Computer Applications

    Selected topics. May be taken more than once as subtitle changes. Prerequisites: Designated by department as appropriate for content and academic level of credit. (1-4 cr. hr.)
    Frequency code O = offered occasionally


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