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National College Credit Recommendation Service

Board of Regents  |  University of the State of New York

Maalot Educational Network | Evaluated Learning Experience

Introduction to Computer Science (COS101)

Formerly Introduction to Computers (COS101)
Length: 

Classroom: 39 hours (13 weeks); Distance/Hybrid: varies. 

Location: 
Traditional classroom-based offered at Maalot, Jerusalem, and other authorized locations. Distance learning and hybrid options available.
Dates: 

September 2009 - Present.

Instructional delivery format: 
Traditional classroom model
Online/distance learning
Hybrid course/exam
Learner Outcomes: 

Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to analyze a problem, write an algorithm for it and code the solution in Visual Basic; debug and thoroughly test the program; and demonstrate proficiency in concepts of information technology and computer systems including hardware and software fundamentals, productivity software, digital media, database applications, networking, the Internet, and security and privacy issues; write a program in Visual Basic using Visual Studio; use and code basic Windows controls in Visual Basic;  compare expressions in Visual Basic; use the selector control in writing a program in Visual Basic; use a simple loop in writing a program; use a counter controlled loop in writing a program; write nested loops in Visual Basic; write an algorithm, analyze a problem, and implement the solution using principles of good programming; use a collection of data using arrays; describe hardware fundamentals; explain how the Internet works; define components of a computer; identify the general categories of programs, and describe how the operating system interacts with applications; define and describe the various security risks and privacy issues that are involved in using computers; describe how programs run applications instructions and differentiate between the various types of memory; describe an operating system and describe features of the more prevalent ones; and discuss the purpose of components required for successful communications.

Instruction: 

Topics include beginning concepts of programming using Visual Basic 2012, and basic concepts of information technology and computer systems.

Credit recommendation: 

In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 3 semester hours in Computer Science (2/11) (4/16 revalidation) (3/21 revalidation).

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