KENNESAW STATE UNIVERSITY
GRADUATE COURSE PROPOSAL OR REVISION,
Cover Sheet (10/02/2002)
Course Number/Program Name
CS 6501/MSACS
Department Computer Science and Information Systems
Degree Title (if applicable) Master of Science in Applied Computer Science
Proposed Effective Date Summer 2010
Check one or more of the following and complete the appropriate sections:
__ New Course Proposal
X_ Course Title Change
Course Number Change
Course Credit Change
Course Prerequisite Change
X Course Description Change
Sections to be Completed
II, III, IV, V, VII
I, II, III
I, II, III
I, II, III
I, II, III
I, II, III
Notes:
If proposed changes to an existing course are substantial (credit hours, title, and description), a new course with a
new number should be proposed.
A new Course Proposal (Sections II, III, IV, V, VII) is required for each new course proposed as part of a new
program. Current catalog information (Section I) is required for each existing course incorporated into the
program.
Minor changes to a course can use the simplified E-Z Course Change Form.
Submitted by:
Approved
Victor A. Clincy
Faculty Member
2/15/2010
Date
Not Approved
Department Curriculum Committee Date
Approved
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Department Chair
Date
College Curriculum Committee
Date
College Dean
Date
GPCC Chair
Date
Dean, Graduate College
Date
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Vice President for Academic Affairs Date
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President
Date
KENNESAW STATE UNIVERSITY
GRADUATE COURSE/CONCENTRATION/PROGRAM CHANGE
I.
Current Information (Fill in for changes)
Page Number in Current Catalog Pages 92 and 93
Course Prefix and Number
Course Title Fundamentals of Computer and Network Architecture
Credit Hours
Prerequisites
Description (or Current Degree Requirements)
A study of computer hardware and network components and devices. The course explores,
synergizes and focuses on underlying foundational topics relating to both computer
architecture and data communications. Topics include communication media, encoding
systems, data security and integrity, network topologies, data representation, binary
arithmetic and numbering systems for computers and network systems, basic structure of
computers, machine language, logic circuits, processing unit, memory systems, and
input/output organization. This course’s credit hours do not count towards the MSACS degree’s
36 hour requirement.
II.
Proposed Information (Fill in for changes and new courses)
Course Prefix and Number
Course Title Fundamentals of Computer Architecture
Credit Hours
Prerequisites
Courses Description (or Proposed Degree Requirements)
A study of computer hardware, components and devices. The course explores,
synergizes and focuses on underlying foundational topics relating to computer
architecture. Topics include communication media, encoding systems, data
representation, binary arithmetic and numbering systems for computers, basic structure of
computers, machine language, logic circuits, processing unit, memory systems, and
input/output organization. This course’s credit hours do not count towards the MSACS
degree’s 36 hour requirement.
III.
Justification
The program originally offered a single course covering both computer architecture and
network architecture. We have students needing to take either computer architecture or
network architecture and therefore, by separating the two subjects into two separate
courses, it will provide the program more flexibility in meeting student course needs.
NOTE: This course will be an Online WebLearner course priced at the regular tuition rate
(and NOT priced at the premium tuition rate)
IV.
Additional Information (for New Courses only)
V.
Resources and Funding Required (New Courses only)
VI. COURSE MASTER FORM
This form will be completed by the requesting department and will be sent to the Office of the
Registrar once the course has been approved by the Office of the President.
The form is required for all new courses.
DISCIPLINE
COURSE NUMBER
COURSE TITLE FOR LABEL
CLASS-LAB-CREDIT HOURS
Approval, Effective Term
Grades Allowed (Regular or S/U)
If course used to satisfy CPC, what areas?
Learning Support Programs courses which are
required as prerequisites
Computer Science and Information Systems
CS 6501
ComputerArchitecture
3-0-3
Summer 2010
Regular
APPROVED:
________________________________________________
Vice President for Academic Affairs or Designee __
VII Attach Syllabus
See attached.