INFORMATION & COMPUTER SCIENCE (ICS)

ICS 100 Computing Literacy and Applications (3)

An introductory survey of computers and their role in the modern world. Emphasis is on computer terminology and hardware and software. Opportunities for “hands-on” experience using microcomputer applications software may include spreadsheets, word processing, graphics and database management systems. (45 lecture hours) (DO)

Prerequisite: ENG 21 or ENG 22 and MATH 73 or equivalent, all with a grade of C or better, or consent of instructor.

ICS 101 Digital Tools for the Information World (3)

Hands-on computer class with emphasis on producing professional-level documents, spreadsheets, presentations, databases, and web pages for problem solving. Includes concepts, terminology, and a contemporary operation system. Meets requirements for College of Business (UHM and UHH) and UHM’s Biology program and Botany Department.

Prerequisite: ENG 100 and MATH 100 or equivalent, all with a grade of C or better, or consent of instructor.

ICS 110 Introduction to Programming (3)

A practical introduction to the theory of stored program digital computers. Students are taught flowcharting, documentation techniques and the use of a programming language to solve various scientific and business-oriented problems. The emphasis is on basic concepts and functional characteristics in the design and development of computer programs.

Prerequisite: ENG 21 and MATH 83 with a C or better or equivalent.

Rec Preparation: ICS 100.

ICS 111 Introduction to Computer Science I (3)

This is an introductory course in computer programming. Emphasis is on structured programming, problem solving, algorithm development, computer language coding, implementation, and debugging/testing. (45 lecture hours) (DO)

Prerequisite: Math 103 with a grade of C or better or consent of instructor.

ICS 113 Database Fundamentals (3)

This course covers the fundamental concepts in database technology, including storage structures, access methods, recovery, concurrency and integrity. The relational model and its implementation will be covered in depth together with an overview of SQL and its role in application development. The course will also present an overview of database administration, including modeling and design activities. A substantial part of the course involves the development of an understanding of database concepts. * (45 lecture hours) (Formerly ICS 106)

Prerequisite: ENG 21 and ENG 22 with a grade of C or better or equivalent, and successful completion of MATH 83 or equivalent, or consent of instructor.

ICS 125 Personal Computer Maintenance and Repair (3)

Introduction to the hardware components of microcomputer systems. The specification, selection, installation, and configuration of PC hardware components including motherboards, RAM, video, sound, network cards, storage devices, monitors, and printers are covered. Advantages and disadvantages of hardware components, and compatibility issues are discussed. Opportunities for “hands-on” activities include the installation and configuration of said components and system software.

Prerequisite: ENG 21, ENG 22, and MATH 82 or their equivalents with grades of C or better; consent of instructor.

Rec Preparation: ICS 100 or ICS 101.

ICS 135 Introduction to Programming in Visual Basic (3)

An introduction to window-based programming using Visual Basic. Topics covered include the Visual Basic environment, user-interface design, data types, scope, control structures, data structures, files and graphics. (45 lecture hours) (DO)

Prerequisite: ICS 110.

ICS 136 Introduction to Mobile Device Application Development (3)

This course will provide the initial background on applications development for mobile devices, as well as tools to be used for development in mobile platforms. Students will learn to create basic web pages optimized for mobile devices. Usability, documentation and testing for mobile applications and mobile websites will also be covered.Prerequisite: ICS 111 with a grade of C or better or instructor consent.

Recommended preparation: ICS 113

ICS 141 Discrete Math for Computer Science I (3)

Covers logic, sets, functions, algorithms, number theory, matrices, mathematical reasoning, counting techniques, and relations (including closures, equivalence relations and partial orders). Selected algorithms/programs will be observed and compared on the computer. (45 lecture hours)

Prerequisite: MATH 100 or higher and ICS 111 (or concurrent), all with a grade of C or better.

ICS 151 Structured Database Programming (3)

An introduction to creating interactive webpages. Students will develop dynamic web applications using a programming language and a database. (45 lecture hours) (formerly ICS 151Z) (DO)

Prerequisite: Completion or concurrent enrollment in ICS 113, or consent of instructor

Recommended Preparation: DMED 120

ICS 170 Ethics for the Digital World (3)

An overview of ethical issues and regulations in the digital world related to networked communications, intellectual property, privacy, computer and network security, computer reliability, and workplace issues.

ICS 171 Introduction to Computer Security (3)

This course covers the essentials of computer security, including risk management, the use of encryption, activity monitoring, intrusion detection; and the creation and implementation of security policies and procedures to aid in security administration.

Prerequisite: ICS 184 with a grade of C or better, or consent of the instructor.

Recommended preparation: ICS 170

ICS 172 Network Design and Administration (3)

This course covers the network design fundamentals including basic switching and routing, layer 2 and 3 protocols, wired and wireless networking and wide area networking. Fundamental network administration techniques will also be covered as the complement to network design.

Corequisite: ICS 184 with a grade of C or better or consent of instructor.

ICS 184 Introduction to Networking (3)

This course provides the student with the knowledge and skills to manage, maintain, troubleshoot, install, operate and configure basic network infrastructure, as well as to describe networking technologies, basic design principles, and adhere to wiring standards and use testing tools.

Corequisite: ICS 125

ICS 185 Introduction to Local Area Networks (3)

This course is designed to familiarize the student with current and relevant topics in local area network (LAN) technologies by providing a comprehensive introduction to the concepts, technologies, components and acronyms inherited in today’s local area networking environments.

Recommended Preparation: ICS 184

ICS 185L Local Area Networks Lab (1)

This course covers the essentials of computer networking at the local area level from a practical perspective. Students will learn computer configuration and basic troubleshooting of Local Area Networks (LANs) and Virtual Local Area Networks (VLANs). The lab will include the making and testing of different cables as well as network troubleshooting using current methods such as link state and packet analyzers for traffic monitoring across a local area network.

Prerequisite: Satisfactory completion, or current enrollment in ICS 185, or consent of onstructor.

ICS 186 Introduction to Wide Area Networks (3)

This course is designed to provide the student with an understanding of how communications channels of the public switched telephone networks are used for data communications and how voice and data communications have become integrated over both the legacy and the cutting edge technologies.

Recommended Preparation: ICS 184

ICS 186L Wide Area Networks Lab (1)

This course covers the essentials of computer networking at the wide area level. Students will design and implement a small wide area network (WAN). Students will become familiar with WAN protocols, equipment, components, cabling, connectivity and troubleshooting issues regarding the communication of local area networks over a wide area network.

Prerequisite: Satisfactory completion, or current enrollment in ICS 186, or consent of onstructor.

ICS 187 TCP/IP Network Architectures (3)

This course covers the operation of the TCP/IP standard and related protocols. It introduces the student to the underlying components and protocols that make up the Internet as well as the tools currently in use to navigate and access information on the Internet.

Recommended Preparation: ICS 184

ICS 187L TCP/IP Lab (1)

This course covers the essentials of network design and implementation using TCP/IP. Students will learn and practice subnetting as well as dynamic and static routing. Different tools such as network analyzers will be in use. Students will learn different network troubleshooting techniques.

Prerequisite: Satisfactory completion, or current enrollment in ICS 187, or consent of onstructor.