36 courses with the subject EDP, 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.
EDP 0100Computer Operations I Credit2-2
Upon completion of this course the student should be able to: (1) define and use selected coding system for input data; (2) design input record layouts; (3) read and interpret computer output reports; (4) state and define principles of operations in- volving data entry, interpreting, sorting, collating, and forms handling; (5) list the characteristics and describe the hardware components of a computing system; (6) disk, and console typewriter; (7) describe the hardware characteristics of a com- puter system with and without teleprocessing; (8) describe principles of operating a document reader; (9) describe computer output microfilming and audio response equipment.
Upon completion of this course the student should be able to: (1) convert decimal, binary and hexadecimal numbers from one system to another; (2) define terms, explain concepts and state procedures for a system generation and IPL for two levels of control programs; (3) explain and demonstrate the concept of a serial and multitasking computer system and describe the operational environment of each; (4) trace the job flow in a multitasking computer system environment; (5) define basic terms associated with the operation of a serial and multitasking operational environment; (6) list purpose and types of OCL statements for OS; (7) use utility manuals to code OCL and execute selected utilities on computer system; (8) define and use job commands on computer system; (9) distinguish between operational environment for batch processing and on line applications.
EDP 0102Computer Usage in the Medical Profession Credit3-2
A study of the fundamental concepts in data processing. The student should get an understanding of various ways computers can be used in the medical profes- sion. “Hands on” usage will include word processing and patient information storage and retrieval. This course is designed for nursing students. gram Head approval
BUS 0100 or must have equivalent keyboard knowledge and Pro-
EDP 0103Computer Awareness Credit1-2
A study of the fundamental concepts of information processing systems. The course will build an understanding of computers and their uses presented through a combination of classroom and hands-on experience with word processing and electronic spreadsheets.
Upon completion of this course the student should be able to: 1) write and define console commands with the abbreviations and subparameters; 2) define the different statuses of the CPU; 3) explain selected error and recovery procedure; 4) explain standard procedures for data security and backup; 5) define the principles and reasons for job scheduling; 6) read and understand basic operator manuals; 7) after an overview of the OS system — give the written principles of a control program; 8) describe the two types of channels and purpose of each; 9) correctly operate the terminal and/or computer currently in lab; 10) describe typical features of DOS or equivalent operating system; 11) code selected OCL statements and describe their purpose; 12) describe the operational environment for a mini-computer system; 13) discuss measures that can be taken for computer room security.
On completion of the course, the student should be able to: 1) identify computer capabilities in data manipulation and reduction, 2) understand the functioning of supervisor programs within the computer, 3) differentiate between various techniques in data processing, 4) use selected techniques, matrices, table, loops, subroutines, digit selections, etc., in the creation of efficient computer programs, 5) construct logic flow charts depicting computer programs.
The Common Business Oriented Language (COBOL) is presented in detail. A variety of business and commercial applications are programmed and tested by the student. 128
Compatible Microcomputers Credit 1 (1-0) A mini course with emphasis on setting up and utilizing the 1BM-PC in home and business. The student will receive instruction on the PC-DOS/MS-DOS operating system. The course is designed for users of IBM Personal Computers and Compatible microcomputers.
This course will deal with an overview of the computer and its many uses. The student will learn to write, enter, debug programs written in the BASIC program- ming language. The minimum rules, techniques and applications of the language will be taught. These rules with some changes can be applied to the many different types of computers that utilize the BASIC language.
This course is a continuation of EDP 200, Basic Programming. This course will contain information on 1) File Handling; 2) Menus; 3) Interactive Programming; and 4) Sorting.
The course is designed specifically with the Business uses of computers in mind. Students will examine the need and uses of business data processing equipment and software systems. Emphasis is placed on the requirements for designing an application software system.
The course is designed to give the student training in systems design and analysis. Emphasis in both classroom and laboratory assignments. Problem definition, file organization, effective retrieval of information are some of the topics considered.
The student will work as a member of a Programming Team to compute a Data Processing System. This will include the analysis, designing, programming, test- ing, and documenting of the system.
EDP 0208, EDP 0209, or other course approved by advisor.
EDP 0208Cobol II Credit4-2
A continuation of EDP 0108. The student will learn more complex techniques and features of COBOL language by writing, flowcharting, debugging, and run- ning programs.
Report Program Generator (RPG) coding includes preparation of the spacing chart, file description, file extension, input calculation, and output specification sheets. Business programs are written and run on an IBM computer. Prerquisite: EDP 0106 or advisor permission
Upon completion of this course the student should be able to: 1) use utility manuals to create control statements for certain utilities; 2) code statement for sequential files; 3) code statements to compile and execute programs; 4) create, store, and execute load modules; 5) list physical and storage characteristics of disk and tape; 6) calculate storage requirements for a file on disk or tape; 7) trace the job flow from input to output identifying software programs involved for a multiprogramming computer system for composition and execution of programs; 8) diagram the program and data flow in a multiprogramming com- puter including channels and interrupts.
The student will learn structures of Data Base Management Systems, design of the data base itself, file security, and the roles of the Data Base Administrator.
The student will learn to write Assembly Language Programs using techniques such as address modification, looping, editing, sorting, subroutines, and macro instructions.
This course is designed to give the student hands-on training in FORTRAN Programming language. Students will enter, compile, debug their own programs utilizing a variety of Business and Scientific Applications.
This course will familiarize the student with microcomputer business applications. Operating systems, word processing, data-base processing, and electronic spread- sheets will be explored.
The student is placed in the data processing department of a business on qualified organization. The student works in this environment for 220 hours during the quarter. The Internship must be approved by the Data Processing Department at Stanly Community College and the Data Processing Department at the par- ticipating facility. The student will be required to maintain a journal of activities and meet with the supervisory instructor from Stanly Community College twice during the quarter. EDP 0224 Beginning Lotus 1, 2, 3 Credit 2 (1-2) An introductory course covering the fundamentals of electronic spreadsheets. The course is designed to cover the most popular features of Lotus 1, 2, 3 for the beginning user utilizing a hands-on approach. Topics to be covered include: factoring data into a spreadsheet, changing the appearance of the spreadsheet, basic worksheet commands, printing completed spreadsheets, and saving and retrieving files.
An introductory course covering the fundamentals of electronic spreadsheets. The course is designed to cover the most popular features of Lotus 1, 2, 3 for the beginning user utilizing a hands-on approach. Topics to be covered include: fac- toring data into a spreadsheet, changing the appearance of the spreadsheet, basic worksheet commands, printing completed spreadsheets, and saving and retriev- ing files.
EDP 0400Introduction to Personal Computers Credit2-2
Introduction to Personal Computers covers how to operate microcomputers. There will be discussions on how to use hardware and software, what types of computers are available to the public, how to flowchart, how to write simple programs in BASIC, how to use graphics and basic concepts of computers. 130
On completion of the course, the student should be able to: (1) identify computer capabilities in data manipulation and reduction. (2) understand the functioning of supervisor programs within the computer. (3) differentiate between various techniques in data processing. (4) use selected techniques. matrices. tables. loops. subroutines. digit selections. etc.. in the creation of efficient computer programs. (5) construct logic flow charts depicting computer programs.
The Common Business Oriented Language (COBOL) is presented in detail. A variety of business and commercial applications are programmed and tested by the student.
A study of the fundamental concepts of information processing systems. The course will build an understanding of computers and their uses presented through a combination of classroom and hands-on experience.
The first of two courses designed to give the student training in systems designs and analysis. Emphasis in both classroom and laboratory work on problem defini- tions file organization. effective retrieval and manipulation of information. and systems design techniques.
A continuation of EDP 108. The student will learn more complex techniques and features of COBOL language by writing. flowcharting. debugging. and running programs.
Report Program Generator (RPG) coding includes preparation of the spacing chart. file description. file extension. input calculation. and output specification sheets. Business programs are written and run on an IBM computer. Credit 5 (4-2)
to: (1) use utility Upon completion of this course the student should be able code DD statement manuals to create control statements for certain utilities. (2) files. (3) code statement s to compile and execute COBOL pro- for sequential execute load modules. (5) list physica! and storage grams. (4) create. store and nts for a file on characteristics of disk and tape. (6) calculate storage requireme g software pro- disk or tape. (7) trace the job flow form input to output identifyin a multipro gramming computer system for compilati on and grams involved for 95
