Credit Course Schedules

Computer Science - Spring 2025

Term Definitions

In Person
Classes meet in person on campus; specific days/times/location
Online - Asynchronous
Classes meet fully online; no specific days/times/locations
Online - Synchronous (Zoom)
Classes meet via Zoom or other resource; specific days/times
Hybrid - Online Asynchronous & Online Synchronous (Zoom)
A portion of the classes meet synchronous via Zoom or other resource and a portion is asynchronous online; there will be some specific days/times
Hybrid - Online & In-person
A portion of the classes meet in person on campus and a portion is asynchronous or synchronous online; there will be some specific days/times/locations
Hybrid - Online Asynchronous & In Person
Classes meet in both asynchronous online and in-person modes; specific meeting times and locations for in-person portions of classes are listed with each course
Hybrid - Online Synchronous (Zoom) & In Person
Classes meet in both synchronous online (Zoom) and in-person modes; specific meeting times and locations are listed with each course
Hyflex
Combines online and face-to-face instruction. Students may participate in different ways: online - synchronous, online - asynchronous, face-to-face, or as a flexible learner (student has a degree of choice as to how they participate each week).
Flex
Flex courses may provide students with the opportunity to meet in-person on campus, on the synchronous days and times already scheduled, if conditions allow.
Imputed credits
Imputed credits are developmental courses for students who need to prepare themselves for college-level work. They count toward financial aid requirements but do not count toward earned college credits or GPA.
Interactive TV
Classes are taught live from one campus location and broadcast to one or more additional campus locations. Cameras and microphones at all sites allow faculty and learners to see and talk with each other.
Intro to Cybersecurity — 3234
CSC 1520 – 3 credits
Jeffrey R. Davis

Students will be introduced to the basics of computer security, also known as cybersecurity. The course will also provide students with a basic understanding of the types of security weaknesses and the defense strategies needed to minimize those vulnerabilities. This course combines the theoretical knowledge with the hands-on practical exercises to ensure students are well-equipped to tackle real-world cybersecurity challenges.This course introduces the topics covered by the CompTia Security+ Certification. Additional coursework will be needed prior to taking the CompTia Security+ exam. Prerequisite/Corequisite: CSC 1580, CSC 2510 strongly recommended. Online fall. Institutional Course Syllabus

Jan 21 – May 16 TBD
Intro to Cybersecurity — 3618
CSC 1520 – 3 credits
Jeffrey R. Davis

Students will be introduced to the basics of computer security, also known as cybersecurity. The course will also provide students with a basic understanding of the types of security weaknesses and the defense strategies needed to minimize those vulnerabilities. This course combines the theoretical knowledge with the hands-on practical exercises to ensure students are well-equipped to tackle real-world cybersecurity challenges.This course introduces the topics covered by the CompTia Security+ Certification. Additional coursework will be needed prior to taking the CompTia Security+ exam. Prerequisite/Corequisite: CSC 1580, CSC 2510 strongly recommended. Online fall. Institutional Course Syllabus

Jan 21 – May 16 TBD
Introduction to HTML & CSS — 3235
CSC 1530 – 3 credits
Jonathan J. Blair

Students will study HTML language, usability concepts, and embedding JavaScript programming code. Students will design web pages using tables, forms, cascading style sheets, multimedia, and JavaScript. Students will also learn how to publish a web page with video clips and sound. No requisites. J fall; C fall; Online, fall. Institutional Course Syllabus

— Jamestown Campus
Sheldon Center 122
Jan 22 – May 16 Mon, Wed 1:30 pm – 2:45 pm
Computer App Software I — 3236
CSC 1560 – 4 credits
Sung J. Lee

Students use application software such as Microsoft Office to study word processing, spreadsheets, database management, and presentation software. The integration and practical application of these topics is stressed throughout the course. Students will spend a substantial amount of out-of-class time working on computer projects. Corequisite: any developmental MAT course or eligibility for any college-level MAT course. J fall, spring; C fall, spring; Online fall, spring. Institutional Course Syllabus

Jan 21 – May 16 TBD
Computer App Software I — 3237
CSC 1560 – 4 credits
David C. Lasky

Students use application software such as Microsoft Office to study word processing, spreadsheets, database management, and presentation software. The integration and practical application of these topics is stressed throughout the course. Students will spend a substantial amount of out-of-class time working on computer projects. Corequisite: any developmental MAT course or eligibility for any college-level MAT course. J fall, spring; C fall, spring; Online fall, spring. Institutional Course Syllabus

— Cattaraugus County Campus
Technology Center 207
Jan 21 – May 16 Tue, Thu 4:20 pm – 6:00 pm
Computer App Software I — 3238
CSC 1560 – 4 credits
Sheila M. McIntyre

Students use application software such as Microsoft Office to study word processing, spreadsheets, database management, and presentation software. The integration and practical application of these topics is stressed throughout the course. Students will spend a substantial amount of out-of-class time working on computer projects. Corequisite: any developmental MAT course or eligibility for any college-level MAT course. J fall, spring; C fall, spring; Online fall, spring. Institutional Course Syllabus

— Jamestown Campus
Sheldon Center 124
Jan 21 – May 16 Wed 6:00 pm – 9:30 pm
Computer App Software I — 3241
CSC 1560 – 4 credits
David C. Lasky

Students use application software such as Microsoft Office to study word processing, spreadsheets, database management, and presentation software. The integration and practical application of these topics is stressed throughout the course. Students will spend a substantial amount of out-of-class time working on computer projects. Corequisite: any developmental MAT course or eligibility for any college-level MAT course. J fall, spring; C fall, spring; Online fall, spring. Institutional Course Syllabus

Jan 21 – May 16 Tue, Thu 4:20 pm – 6:00 pm
Programming Concepts/Appl — 3239
CSC 1570 – 3 credits
Jonathan J. Blair

Students will learn the components of the programming cycle including problem analysis, algorithm development, design implementation, debugging, and acceptable documentation standards. Students will implement their algorithms using an object-oriented programming language. Eligibility: College-level math. J fall, spring; C fall; Online fall, spring. Institutional Course Syllabus

— Jamestown Campus
Sheldon Center 122
Jan 21 – May 16 Tue, Thu 1:30 pm – 2:45 pm
Programming Concepts/Appl — 3242
CSC 1570 – 3 credits
Jeffrey J. Joy

Students will learn the components of the programming cycle including problem analysis, algorithm development, design implementation, debugging, and acceptable documentation standards. Students will implement their algorithms using an object-oriented programming language. Eligibility: College-level math. J fall, spring; C fall; Online fall, spring. Institutional Course Syllabus

Jan 21 – May 16 TBD
Programming Concepts/Appl — 3243
CSC 1570 – 3 credits
Sung J. Lee

Students will learn the components of the programming cycle including problem analysis, algorithm development, design implementation, debugging, and acceptable documentation standards. Students will implement their algorithms using an object-oriented programming language. Eligibility: College-level math. J fall, spring; C fall; Online fall, spring. Institutional Course Syllabus

— Cattaraugus County Campus
Technology Center 207
Jan 22 – May 16 Mon, Wed 1:30 pm – 2:45 pm
Programming Concepts/Appl — 3246
CSC 1570 – 3 credits
Sung J. Lee

Students will learn the components of the programming cycle including problem analysis, algorithm development, design implementation, debugging, and acceptable documentation standards. Students will implement their algorithms using an object-oriented programming language. Eligibility: College-level math. J fall, spring; C fall; Online fall, spring. Institutional Course Syllabus

Jan 22 – May 16 Mon, Wed 1:30 pm – 2:45 pm
Computer Hardware&Sys Software — 3248
CSC 1580 – 3 credits

Students will study the design, installation, configuration, and maintenance of hardware and software components of a computer. Interior components covered include memory, disk drives, expansion cards, and power supplies. Other common I/O devices and peripherals such as printers and the mouse are studied. Major categories of system software, operating systems, and diagnostic utilities are covered. No requisites. J fall, spring; C spring; Online spring. Institutional Course Syllabus

Jan 21 – May 16 TBD
Computer Hardware&Sys Software — 3619
CSC 1580 – 3 credits

Students will study the design, installation, configuration, and maintenance of hardware and software components of a computer. Interior components covered include memory, disk drives, expansion cards, and power supplies. Other common I/O devices and peripherals such as printers and the mouse are studied. Major categories of system software, operating systems, and diagnostic utilities are covered. No requisites. J fall, spring; C spring; Online spring. Institutional Course Syllabus

Jan 21 – May 16 TBD
Computer Programming — 3249
CSC 1590 – 4 credits
Sung J. Lee

Students will learn algorithm development and object-oriented program design using an object-oriented language such as Java. Topics include control structures, program debugging, documentation, user-defined methods, parameter passing, graphical user interfaces, arrays, and user-defined classes. Students spend a substantial amount of out-of-class time working on computer projects. Prerequisite: CSC 1570. J spring; C spring; Online spring. Institutional Course Syllabus

Jan 21 – May 16 TBD
Data Structures — 3251
CSC 1600 – 4 credits
Sung J. Lee

This course continues the study of algorithm development involving data structures, data abstraction, recursion, sorting, and searching. Topics in data structures include stacks, queues, linked lists, and trees. Large programming systems with multiple modules are designed and implemented using an object-oriented programming language such as Java or Python. Prerequisite: CSC 1590 and Eligibility: MAT 1710. J occasionally; C occasionally; Online occasionally. Institutional Course Syllabus

Jan 21 – May 16 TBD
Computer Programming SCI/ENR — 3252
CSC 1610 – 3 credits
Adam R. Gould

Students will use a microcomputer as a computation and analysis tool in engineering and scientific calculations. Students will study problem solving, numeric data storage and precision limitations, structured algorithm design, and numerical analysis methods. Students will write computer programs in a C based language to solve mathematical problems specific to the science and engineering fields. The principles of program control structures will be explored, including: selection, loops, functions, and recursive functions. Eligibility: MAT 1720 or higher. J spring. Institutional Course Syllabus

— Jamestown Campus
Sheldon Center 124
Jan 22 – May 16 Mon, Wed 1:30 pm – 2:45 pm
CIT Capstone — 3253
CSC 2450 – 3 credits
Jonathan J. Blair

Students investigate current topics in computer information technology. Regular class sessions center on investigation of these issues with students leading the discussion. Students will reflect on and discuss ethics as it pertains to the field of computing. Students prepare for entry into the workplace through professional writing assignments and discussions of workplace survival skills. Prerequisite: Student must be within one semester of graduation in the A.A.S. Information Technology or Computer Information Systems degree program or have permission of the instructor. Online spring. Institutional Course Syllabus

Jan 21 – May 16 TBD
Adv/Ntwrkng/Computer/Securit — 3254
CSC 2480 – 3 credits
Jonathan J. Blair

Students will gain a greater understanding of computer networks with an emphasis on network security. Topics will include law and ethics, network policies, IT audits, system inventorying, remote control, traffic monitoring and routing, malicious codes such as viruses, WAN interfacing, the Internet, addressing, TCP/IP utilities, RAS, VPN, firewalls, encryption, and security issues. Students will use a variety of software tools to evaluate the security effectiveness and operational efficiency of different computer systems and configurations. Prerequisite: CSC 1570, CSC 1580, and CSC 2510. J occasionally; C occasionally; Online occasionally. Institutional Course Syllabus

Jan 21 – May 16 TBD
Introduction to Networks — 3255
CSC 2510 – 3 credits
William H. Sims

Students will explore topics in computer networking including networking design and architecture, data transmission, standards, and protocols. Local area networks (LAN) and wide area networks (WAN) will be studied along with the technologies that support the Internet. Upon course completion, students will demonstrate knowledge of these topics and have the ability to work with these concepts. Students will have some hands-on experience in this course. Prerequisite/Corequisite: CSC 1570. J fall, spring; C spring; Online fall. Institutional Course Syllabus

Jan 21 – May 16 TBD
Introduction to Networks — 3620
CSC 2510 – 3 credits
Sung J. Lee

Students will explore topics in computer networking including networking design and architecture, data transmission, standards, and protocols. Local area networks (LAN) and wide area networks (WAN) will be studied along with the technologies that support the Internet. Upon course completion, students will demonstrate knowledge of these topics and have the ability to work with these concepts. Students will have some hands-on experience in this course. Prerequisite/Corequisite: CSC 1570. J fall, spring; C spring; Online fall. Institutional Course Syllabus

— Cattaraugus County Campus
Technology Center 207
Jan 22 – May 16 Mon, Wed 11:00 am – 12:15 pm
Introduction to Networks — 3621
CSC 2510 – 3 credits
Sung J. Lee

Students will explore topics in computer networking including networking design and architecture, data transmission, standards, and protocols. Local area networks (LAN) and wide area networks (WAN) will be studied along with the technologies that support the Internet. Upon course completion, students will demonstrate knowledge of these topics and have the ability to work with these concepts. Students will have some hands-on experience in this course. Prerequisite/Corequisite: CSC 1570. J fall, spring; C spring; Online fall. Institutional Course Syllabus

Jan 22 – May 16 Mon, Wed 11:00 am – 12:15 pm
Intro to Systems Analysis — 3256
CSC 2540 – 3 credits
William H. Sims

Systems analysis and design determines the direction and scope of information system projects. Upon course completion, students will demonstrate the ability to discuss solutions to business problems, interviewing techniques, process analysis, the system life cycle, construction of data flow diagrams, interface design options, and project management. Students will apply the concepts to real problem situations. Prerequisite: CSC 1570 or CSC 1760. Institutional Course Syllabus

Jan 21 – May 16 TBD
Database Management — 3259
CSC 2660 – 4 credits
Jeffrey R. Davis

Students will learn about database design methodology, exploring various data models, particularly the relational model. Topics include relational algebra, query languages, design techniques, security considerations, and database implementation. Students will use a database management system such as Oracle or MySQL. Prerequisite: CSC 1570 or CSC 1760. Institutional Course Syllabus

Jan 21 – May 16 TBD
Computer Organization — 3258
CSC 2670 – 4 credits
Jonathan J. Blair

Upon course completion, students will demonstrate the ability to discuss the hierarchy of a computer system including digital-logic level, machine level, operating system level, and assembly level. Students will also be able to list major differences between various computer systems. Students work on projects that might include assembly language programming, internal organization of a typical PC, number systems, and digital logic. Prerequisite: CSC 1590 or equivalent programming experience. Institutional Course Syllabus

Jan 21 – May 16 TBD