Computer Programming/Mainframe & Mid-Range

Certificate Program

The certificate program in Computer Programming/Mainframe & Mid-Range prepares the students for employment as computer programmers. The student receives instruction in the following programming languages: COBOL (2 semesters), RPG/400, and C.

Knowledge of keyboard of enrollment in BOFF 114 is encouraged

Enrollment in developmental classes may increase the length of time it takes to complete a certificate program.

BOFF 114 Keyboarding (Fall, Spring and Summer) -- 2 hours
Learn to operate an alphabetic keyboard by the touch system. Open to all students except Office Systems majors. Course length 8 weeks. [C]

CBUS 150 Business Computer Systems (Fall, Spring & Summer) -- 3 hours
This course covers the role of computing in our society today. Emphasis is placed on how computers are used in business and industry. Basic systems analysis and design techniques, and file processing and database concepts are covered. Students are introduced to and trained in business software packages, including word processing, spreadsheet, database, presentation, and Internet access applications. All of the above are accessed in the current Windows environment. Other operating systems are discussed as well. A special fee is assessed. Class meets 4 hours per week. [T

INFO 105 Introduction to Computer Workstations (Fall, Spring & Summer) -- 2 hours
Excellent course for the novice computer user offering hands-on education with a mouse, keyboard, and printer as well as the operating environments. Experience gained in this course will prepare the student to become a productive user of graphical user interface systems. [C]

INFO 120 Terminal Operations (Fall, Spring & Summer) -- 1 hour
Terminal usage concepts for Information Systems students are taught using an on-line mainframe editor (XEDIT) to create interactive files. File maintenance concepts will also be taught, including adds, deletes, and changes. Files will also be printed, sorted and the student will learn to make inquiries into the system. Knowledge of keyboard recommended. [C]

INFO 135 Concepts in Programming: C (Fall & Spring) -- 3 hours
Introductory course in computer programming for all business related majors, providing a basic knowledge of the fundamentals of programming. Various number systems are studied to see how they are used in a computer. Program files will be compiled and executed. Problem solving is discussed and flowcharts are used to introduce logic concepts. Emphasis is on common applications using the C language and a user approach. Prerequisite: INFO 105 or current enrollment. [C]

INFO 155 Computer Programming: COBOL I (Fall & Spring) -- 3 hours
Computer programming utilizing the COBOL programming language, stressing common business applications which include disk files, tables, interactive programming, and report printing. The structured programming approach is used to teach the student the basics of COBOL. Problem solving design tools are discussed. These include structured flowcharts, pseudocode, print charts and hierarchy charts. ANSI COBOL 85 is utilized in presenting these new concepts to the student. Prerequisite: INFO 120 or current enrollment, & INFO 135. [T,C]

INFO 175 Mainframe Operating Systems (Fall & Spring) -- 3 hours
Virtual Machine/Enterprise System Architecture (VM/ESA) is discussed from a hands-on users viewpoint. CP and CMS are discussed in detail with lab assignments emphasizing the concepts. Topics covered include CP and CMS commands, file handling, spooling, message handling, virtual storage, paging, and virtual devices. Prerequisite: INFO 135 [C].

INFO 205 AS/400 Operating Systems (Fall & Spring) -- 3 hours
Operating System/400 (OS/400) is discussed in a lecture/lab environment. Topics include PDM, SEU, Control Language, security, as well as common commands, file handling concepts and operator tips. Labs will emphasize the lecture material, providing the student with a hands-on approach to learning OS/400. Prerequisite: INFO 175 [C]

INFO 215 Computer Programming: COBOL II (Fall) -- 3 hours
Advanced structured programming and common business application programs. Extensive table handling techniques are covered, as well as disk file handling and multi-record concepts. Development of a production system, as utilized in an industrial environment. Prerequisite: INFO 155. [T,C]

INFO 230 RPG/400 Programming (Fall) -- 3 hours
This course will teach mid-range systems programming techniques using the RPG/400 programming language. The basics of this language will be taught, as well as the advanced techniques such as tables, arrays, and various access methods used with disk files. Interactive programs will be covered also. An on-line editing facility enables students to enter and syntactically check their programs. Prerequisite: INFO 155. [C]

INFO 240 Information Systems Technologies (Fall & Spring) -- 3 hours
This course makes students aware of the total Information Technology environment; what information systems are, how they affect the organization and its employees, and how they can make businesses more competitive and efficient A broad orientation to the tasks of an information system analyst or analyst/programmer is provided. An introduction to project management skills and CASE (Computer Aided Software Engineering) software is included in the lab portion of the course. Prerequisite: INFO 135. [C]

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