| CISC 103: Introduction to Computer Science with Web Applications |
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ENGL 397: Digital Rhetoric OR ENGL 315: Designing Online Information |
| One course from the Cultural Approaches List |
CISC 103: Introduction to Computer Science with Web Applications
Principles of computer science illustrated through programming in scripting languages such as JavaScript and VBScript. Topics include control structures, arrays, functions, and procedures. Programming projects illustrate web-based applications.
RESTRICTIONS: Open to non-majors. Student may not receive credit for CISC103 after receiving credit for CISC106 or CISC108.
Fulfills a Group D requirement.
This course is typically offered in Fall.
ENGL 315: Designing Online Information
Focuses on the design of information displayed on websites including the theory of information design and its practical application. Lecture sessions cover such topics as user and task analysis, interface design, website navigation, information architecture, and usability.
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ENGL 397: Digital Rhetoric
Through a variety of approaches, texts and histories, this course explores the affordances and constraints of digital writing while also helping students develop their own voice as writers in digital media.
CULTURAL APPROACHES:
Cultural Approaches courses are courses that help students focus on critical analysis of digital cultures and cultural significance of media texts in a variety of contexts.
Students must take one course from the Cultural Approaches list below.
ANTH 222: Technology and Culture
ART 204: Media Design and Culture
CISC 355: Computer Ethics and Society
COMM 245: Media and Society
COMM 284: Gender, Culture and Digital Media
*Some classes have prerequisites. Please double check before registering for any courses.