Fundamentals of Computer Systems (CSC 113)
Term: 2024-2025 Academic Year Spring
Office: Plaster 302
Phone: 417-690-3404
Spring 2025 Office Hours
MF: 12:00p – 2:00p
TR: 9:30a - 11:00a
Other hours by appointment if needed.
Please book appointments at: https://calendly.com/jbosborne/office-hours
Mon-Wed-Fri, 3:00 PM - 3:50 PM (1/13/2025 - 5/9/2025) Location: MAIN PLAST 307
Prerequisite:MAT 013, MAT 0135, or higher, or have a minimum ACT Math 22, minimum SAT Math 540, or minimum CLT Math 20. This course will provide an overview of modern computer systems including hardware, software, processing, and Input/Output. Topics will also include an introduction to personal computers, operating systems, spreadsheet, database, presentation software, data communications, computer networking, Internet utilization and a discussion of advanced Microsoft Word features. Effective database searching techniques using the Internet and other database search engines will be covered as well as computer security, privacy and ethics. Problem solving techniques and computer solutions planning will also be covered. This course will not count towards a major or minor in CS or CIS. Fall/Spring