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38 courses with the subject CS, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.

CS 101Basics of Computer Science3

A survey course that provides a foundation in computer science by presenting a practical and realistic understanding of the field.

Subject
CS
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Catalog
Source
catalog.worcester.edu
CS 120Microcomputer Applications

Learning state-of-the-art application packages including but not limited to word processing, file and database management systems and spreadsheets.

Subject
CS
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Catalog
Source
catalog.worcester.edu
CS 124Health Informatics

Use of computers and information systems in health care. Databases and spreadsheets. electronic health records. [Credit will not be awarded for both CS-120 and CS-124.]

Subject
CS
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Catalog
Source
catalog.worcester.edu
CS 131Data Visualization and Statistical Analysis

The course focuses on basic data visualization methods; basic statistical analysis; use of R; current visualization and statistical analysis tools.

Subject
CS
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Catalog
Source
catalog.worcester.edu
CS 135Introduction to Programming

Introduction to procedural programming. Design, code, test and debug simple procedural programs. No prior programming experience required.

Subject
CS
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Catalog
Source
catalog.worcester.edu
CS 140Object Oriented Programming

Object-oriented design and programming principles; three lecture hours and one two-hour laboratory.

Subject
CS
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Catalog
Source
catalog.worcester.edu
CS 141Data Cleaning and Preprocessing

The course focuses on basic data cleaning and preprocessing tasks, basic methods to perform them; methods to generalize and summary data.

Subject
CS
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Catalog
Source
catalog.worcester.edu
CS 155Computer Networking and Security

This course covers network protocols and the Internet; computer security fundamentals.

Subject
CS
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Catalog
Source
catalog.worcester.edu
CS 161Web Design Using HTML3

Introduces concepts needed for creation, design and implementation of effective web pages. Latest versions of mark-up language(s) will be used. Every year.

Subject
CS
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2020-2021-undergraduate
Source
catalog.worcester.edu
CS 165Digital Forensics

Digital forensics investigation; data acquisition; processing crime and incident scenes; multiple operating systems and file fomats; digital forensics tools, analysis and validation.

Subject
CS
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Catalog
Source
catalog.worcester.edu
CS 193Special Topics in Computer Science for First Year Students3

Introductory level course covering topics of special interest to first year students. Offered only as a First Year Seminar.

Subject
CS
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Catalog
Source
catalog.worcester.edu
CS 225Discrete Structures I

Asymptotic notation, sequences, recursions and methods to solve them, proof techniques, relations, functions, sets and their basic properties.

Subject
CS
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Catalog
Source
catalog.worcester.edu
CS 234Data Mining for Non-Cs Majors

This course introduces basic Data Mining problems and methods to solve them: Classification, Numerical Prediction, Clustering, Association Rule Mining.

Subject
CS
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Catalog
Source
catalog.worcester.edu
CS 242Data Structures

Introduces time complexity and covers fundamental data structures: lists, stacks, ques, search trees , dictionaries, priority ques, B-trees and inverted files.

Subject
CS
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Catalog
Source
catalog.worcester.edu
CS 248Algorithm Analysis

Different algorithm design strategies, sorting, searching graph algorithms, parallel algorithms, algorithm complexity, turing machines, NP-hard and NP-complete problems.

Subject
CS
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Catalog
Source
catalog.worcester.edu
CS 254Computer Organization and Architecture

Combinational and sequential circuits, assembly language programming, digital computer architecture, instruction sets, addressing modes, memory hierarchies, I/O, and control circuits. Three lecture hours and two laboratory hours per week.

Subject
CS
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Catalog
Source
catalog.worcester.edu
CS 265Database Applications

This course introduces basic database concepts and teaches how to create and manage a database; relational databases, use SQL; NoSQL databases. Credit will not be awarded for both CS 265 and CS 286.

Subject
CS
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Catalog
Source
catalog.worcester.edu
CS 282Unix Systems Programming

Problem solving and software design using C; introduction to UNIX programming utilities and text manipulation; low-level system programming in UNIX and C.

Subject
CS
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Catalog
Source
catalog.worcester.edu
CS 286Database Design and Applications

Covers relational databases; database design using ER model; query processing using SQL; NoSQL databases. Credit will not be awarded for both CS 265 and CS 286.

Subject
CS
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Catalog
Source
catalog.worcester.edu
CS 295Discrete Structures II

Logic, basic counting techniques, probabilities, basic graph theory.

Subject
CS
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Catalog
Source
catalog.worcester.edu
CS 297Selected Topics in Computer Science

Topics of mutual interest to students and faculty.

Subject
CS
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Catalog
Source
catalog.worcester.edu
CS 335Networking and Web Security3

This course covers web and security problems, solutions, and techniques. Encryption, worms, viruses, firewall, safe practices, etc. are covered. Every 2-3 years.

Subject
CS
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2020-2021-undergraduate
Source
catalog.worcester.edu
Prerequisite
CS-282
CS 343Software Construction, Design and Architecture

Software construction techniques and tools, software architectures and frameworks, design patterns, object-oriented design and programming. efficiency, reliability and maintainability of software.

Subject
CS
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Catalog
Source
catalog.worcester.edu
CS 348Software Process Management

Project management including planning, progress measurement, estimation, and risk assessment. Functional and non-functional requirements. Software licenses, contracts and intellectual property.

Subject
CS
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Catalog
Source
catalog.worcester.edu
CS 373Operating Systems

Hardware and Software as an integrated system; development of system software for process management, resource allocation, memory management and I/O processing. [Formerly CS 385 Operating Systems]

Subject
CS
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Catalog
Source
catalog.worcester.edu
CS 380Systems Programming

The design and implementation of assemblers, linkers, loaders, editors, and high level translation software. Algorithms solving specific problems of a system program are investigated. Other or on demand and other or on demand. 3

Subject
CS
Type
course
Edition
2020-2021-undergraduate
Source
catalog.worcester.edu
Prerequisite
CS-282
CS 383Cloud, Parallel an Distributed Computing

The course introduces basics of Cloud Computing and fundamental computing technologies used for Big Data platforms such as Parallel, Distributed Computing.

Subject
CS
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Catalog
Source
catalog.worcester.edu
CS 405Data Communications and Networking

Data transmission, encoding, interfacing, synchronization, data-link control, multiplexing, networking, circuit switching, packet switching, radio and satellite, local area networks, network access protocols. Other or on demand and other or on demand. 3

Subject
CS
Type
course
Edition
2020-2021-undergraduate
Source
catalog.worcester.edu
Prerequisite
CS-373
CS 408Directed Study: Computer Science3

Directed study offers students, who because of unusual circumstances may be unable to register fro a course when offered, the opportunity to complete an existing course with an established syllabus under the direction and with agreement from a faculty member.

Subject
CS
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Catalog
Source
catalog.worcester.edu
CS 443Software Quality Assurance and Testing

Requirements analysis and test plan design. Testing strategies and techniques. Test coverage using statistical techniques. Code reviews and insepctions.

Subject
CS
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Catalog
Source
catalog.worcester.edu
CS 448Software Development Capstone

Development of a significant software system, following appropriate project and team management techniques. Requirements, design, implementation, quality assurance, professional, social and ethical issues.

Subject
CS
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Catalog
Source
catalog.worcester.edu
CS 453Data Mining

Topics include data warehousing and mediation techniques; data mining meathods: rule-based learning; decision trees, association rules and sequence mining.

Subject
CS
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Catalog
Source
catalog.worcester.edu
CS 471Artificial Intelligence

UR-230. Introduction to central issues of constructing intelligence systems. Examines historical and future trends of AI intelligence. Other or on demand and other or on demand. 3

Subject
CS
Type
course
Edition
2020-2021-undergraduate
Source
catalog.worcester.edu
Prerequisite
CS-295 and take either PH-134 or
CS 472Robotics

Design and implementation of robotic systems, snesors and sensing, effectors, mechanics, control startegies and architectures, hardware and software issues. Other or on demand and other or on demand. 3

Subject
CS
Type
course
Edition
2020-2021-undergraduate
Source
catalog.worcester.edu
Prerequisite
CS-282
CS 483Big Data Analytics Capstone

The course introduces methods and techniques used for Big Data analysis. The course discusses Analytics tools for a variety of data applications and includes a major team project.

Subject
CS
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Catalog
Source
catalog.worcester.edu
CS 497Selected Topics: Computer Science

Selection of topics of mutual interest to student and faculty.

Subject
CS
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Catalog
Source
catalog.worcester.edu
CS 498Internship: Computer Science

Working in and for an organization where skills can be tested in real situations in order to gain experience, increase knowledge in various functional areas, and establish important contacts with an organization.

Subject
CS
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Catalog
Source
catalog.worcester.edu
CS 499Independent Study: Computer Science

An opportunity for advanced students to examine topics not normally taught in other mathematics or computer courses. Geared to the interests of both the student and the instructor.

Subject
CS
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Catalog
Source
catalog.worcester.edu

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