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Keith teaches a variety of courses in business, programming, and information technology at a university and two community colleges.

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BUS 210: Business Analytics I

Course introduces business analytics and why businesses use analytics to create and sustain competitive advantage. Topics include data types, summarization and graphical display of data, application of basic probability rules, and probability distributions. Introduces fundamentals of spreadsheets and their use in business applications. Learn how to apply appropriate analytical tools to gain useful insights from real-life datasets. A third attempt will require academic advisor approval. Offered by Costello College of Business.

MIS 303: Introduction to Business Information Systems

Introduces fundamentals of hardware, software, and networking. Emphasizes role of technology in improving contemporary business processes and competitive advantage. Includes basic relational concepts, hands-on experience in building business database applications and decision support using spreadsheet software.

ITD 140: Machine Learning I

Introduces students to artificial intelligence and machine learning. Examines basic theory, algorithms, and applications. Focuses on feature engineering and machine learning applications within the larger world of artificial intelligence. Part I of II. Lecture 3 hours. Total 3 hours per week.

CIT 105: Intro to Computers

Provides an introduction to the computer and the convergence of technology as used in today's global environment. Introduces topics including computer hardware and software, file management, the Internet, e-mail, the social web, green computing, security and computer ethics. Presents basic use of application, programming, systems, and utility software. Basic keyboarding skills are strongly recommended. Lecture: 3 credits (45 contact hours).

CIT 130: Productivity Software

Utilizes current word processing, spreadsheet, database, and presentation application software to solve common business problems. Covers basic features of each software application. Lecture: 3 credits (45 contact hours).

CIT 144: Python I

Introduces students to fundamental programming concepts using the Python programming language. Includes data types, control structures, simple data structures, error-handling, modular programming, object-oriented programming, graphical user interfaces and file processing. Lecture: 3 credits (45 contact hours).

CIT 149: Java I

Introduces students to fundamental programming concepts using the Java programming language. Includes data types, control structures, simple data structures, error-handling, object-oriented programming, graphical user interfaces, and modular programming. Lecture: 3 credits (45 contact hours).

BAS 160: Introduction to Business

Introduces business careers, terminology, and the interrelationships of business topics. Presents the complexities of business and the impact on communities and their economies. Lecture: 3 credits (45 contact hours).

CIT 120: Computational Thinking

Promotes understanding of computer programming and logic by teaching students to think like a computer. Covers skills needed to develop and design language-independent solutions to solve computer-related problems. Covers development and design basics including use of variables, control and data structures, and principles of command-line and object-oriented languages. Lecture: 3 credits (45 contact hours).

OST 105: Introduction to Information Systems

Introduces students to computer concepts and terminology related to operating system, file management and cloud computing. Teaches basic competencies in searching, locating, and evaluating information on the Internet, using email and other online tools, and demonstrating responsible and ethical online and offline behavior. Teaches beginning skills in word processing electronic spreadsheets, presentations, databases and integration as well as how to keep up with emerging technologies and use computer skills to enhance quality of life and employability. Lecture: 3.0 credits (45 contact hours).

INT 1010: Introduction to Information Technology

A survey course in evolving computer technology and its relevance to individuals and society. The societal issues stressed include: privacy, security, ergonomics, accessibility, intellectual property, pervasive computing, as well as other timely topics such as new laws impacting computer use. Becoming fluent in necessary technology applications is integrated into the course and may include such topics as word processing, use of e-mail and Web browsers, spreadsheets, course management systems, and others. Students possessing skills and knowledge in this area may receive credit for INT-1010 by passing the department's challenge exam (currently the three Internet and Computing Core Certification tests, known as IC3).

INT 1111: Programming Logic and Design

Introduction to computer programming concepts with emphasis on structured program logic and design. Procedural and object oriented concepts are introduced. Design tools such as pseudo-code and flowcharting are covered. Students are introduced to several software packages that may be used to develop flowcharts and pseudo-code. This course does not teach a particular programming language but rather emphasizes problem solving techniques that can be applied to programming in any language. Examples from various programming languages may be used to illustrate concepts.

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