(SAME AS CPS 177) Students study digital computing systems and how they are used to solve problems. Students use procedural and object-oriented programming capabilities to design, develop, and test computer programs. Topics covered include program development, functions, control structures, text file operations, classes, recursion, arrays and pointers.

Students will begin learning the basic low polygon modeling techniques. Special emphasis on character design and environmental modeling will be the key to this class along with a flow into topics of human topology. This course is perfect for an artist or a technical-minded individual.

Students will learn how to set up 3D environments, dynamic and static lighting and be able to use mappings to manipulate that light on a 3D surface. Material and surface terminology will also be taught. Students will be introduced to 2D matte painting techniques for environmental backdrops.

This course covers computer concepts, storage media, file management, word processing, online learning systems, e-mailing with attachments, and keyboarding. Students will apply concepts to real-life scenarios through active-learning strategies.

Enhance computer knowledge. Course covers computer system concepts with an emphasis on several software applications. Typing ability necessary to be successful in this class.

(FORMERLY CIS 010) Learn keyboard fundamentals for success in computer related programs. The students learn proper finger placement and key locations on a microcomputer.

(FORMERLY CIS 011) At course entry your keyboarding speed and accuracy is measured. A diagnosis of your specific keyboarding problem is made. Your skill improvement goals will be established and appropriate practice lessons selected. Periodic program check timings will be administered to measure your progress.

(FORMERLY CIS 012) This course provides a basic introduction to Microsoft® Windows®. The fundamentals of Microsoft Windows will be covered which include the start menu, desktop, launching an application program and using help and support. File and folder management, control panel and using the taskbar will be introduced.

(FORMERLY CIS 013) This course is an overview of the UNIX operating system, commands, batch files and other basic topics. Typing ability is necessary to be successful in this course.

(FORMERLY CIS 016) Learn the IBM® (or equivalent) personal computer and its components. This course covers the operating systems background, Disk Operating System (DOS®) commands, tree structure, EDLIN, Microsoft® – DOS®.