Information Technology Programming

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INDIVIDUAL PROGRAM INFORMATION 2015–2016

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Based on MCC 2015–2016 Catalog, 2015, continually updated, 1271_15 (REV: 05_15)

Information Technology—Programming

PROGRAM OPTIONS

CREDENTIAL TITLE CREDIT HOURS

REQUIRED NOTES

Associate of Applied Science Information Technology–_Programming 67‑68 –

Certificate Information Technology–_Programming 49‑50 –

Skill Specific Certificate Information Technology–_{Programming‑C++ Programming} 15 – Skill Specific Certificate Information Technology–Programming‑Database

Programming 16 –

Skill Specific Certificate Information Technology–_{Programming‑Java Programming} 14 – Skill Specific Certificate Information Technology–Programming‑.Net C#

Programming 14 –

CONTACT INFORMATION

CONTACT TITLE NAME Phone E‑MAIL LOCATION

Professor Elizabeth Jenaway 586.445.7412 [email protected] Center Campus

Professor Martin Kohl 586.286.2078 [email protected] Center Campus

Program Description:

The IT program emphasizes the use of computers to solve business problems. The curriculum currently consists of the following six specialties: IT Applications Professional, IT Professional, IT Networking Specialist, IT Programming, IT Programming for Electronic Games, and IT Web Programming.

The Information Technology–Programming program is aimed at preparing students for entry‑level positions as programmers. Students who complete this sequence will be qualified to enter careers in which they function as a systems analyst (trainee) or a business applications programmer.

Career Opportunities:

Information Technology–Programming–Associate of Applied Science Career Opportunities: Job titles such as Computer Programmers, Computer User Support Specialist, Database Administrator, Software Developers/System Software, and System Analysts are attainable upon completion of this course of study. To learn more from a career specialist, visit the Office of Career Services at either campus or explore online at www.onetonline.org.

Information Technology–Programming–Certificate: Career Opportunities: Job titles such as Computer Programmers, Computer User Support Specialist, Database Administrator, Software Developers/System Software, and System Analysts are attainable upon completion of this course of study. To learn more from a career specialist, visit the Office of Career Services at either campus or explore online at www.onetonline.org.

Information Technology–Programming–C++ Programming–Skill Specific Certificate: Career Opportunities: Job titles such as Computer Programmers, Computer User Support Specialist, Database Administrator, Software Developers/ System Software, and System Analysts are attainable upon completion of this course of study. To learn more from a career specialist, visit the Office of Career Services at either campus or explore online at www.onetonline.org. Information Technology–Programming–Database Programming–Skill Specific Certificate: Career Opportunities: Job titles such as Computer Programmers, Computer User Support Specialist, Database Administrator, Software Developers/System Software, and System Analysts are attainable upon completion of this course of study. To learn more from a career specialist, visit the Office of Career Services at either campus or explore online at www.onetonline.org.

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Information Technology–Programming–Java Programming–Skill Specific Certificate: Career Opportunities: Job titles such as Computer Programmers, Computer User Support Specialist, Database Administrator, Software Developers/ System Software, and System Analysts are attainable upon completion of this course of study. To learn more from a career specialist, visit the Office of Career Services at either campus or explore online at www.onetonline.org. Information Technology–Programming–.Net C# Programming–Skill Specific Certificate: Career Opportunities: Job titles such as Computer Programmers, Computer User Support Specialist, Database Administrator, Software Developers/System Software, and System Analysts are attainable upon completion of this course of study. To learn more from a career specialist, visit the Office of Career Services at either campus or explore online at www.onetonline.org.

Transfer Pathways:

Students intending to transfer and complete a bachelor’s degree need to make early decisions concerning an academic major and a transfer destination. Statistics show that students who make these decisions early are more likely to persist to graduation than their undecided counterparts. Students planning to transfer credits earned at Macomb are strongly urged to see a counselor or academic advisor as early as possible in their college careers. 8 Transfer Resource Guide

ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE IN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY—PROGRAMMING

Career preparation and related courses

(require successful completion of a minimum of 67 credit hours)

SUGGESTED SEQUENCE BASED ON FULL-TIME ENROLLMENT.

MAY ALSO BE COMPLETED BASED ON PART-TIME ENROLLMENT.

CORE COURSES: COMMON DEGREE CORE REQUIREMENTS FOR

ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE IN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY—PROGRAMMING

COURSE COURSE TITLE PREREQUISITE CREDIT _HOURS

SEMESTER 1

BCOM‑2050 Business Communications – 4.0

ITCS‑1010 –OR– ITCS‑2335

Computer & Information Processing Principles –OR–

Foundations of Business Information Technology – 4.0

ITCS‑1140 Introduction to Program Design & Development – 4.0

ITWP‑1000 Introduction to Web Programming ITCS‑1010 or ITCS‑2335 3.0

SEMESTER 2

ITCS‑1170 Database Design & Implementation with SQL & XML ITCS‑1140 and either ITCS‑1010 or ITCS‑2335 4.0

ITNT‑1500 Principles of Networking – 4.0

Group I Course: ENGL‑1180 –OR– ENGL‑1210 Communications 1 –OR– Composition 1 Placement, or ENGL 0050, or

EAPP 1500 with grade C or better 3.0‑4.0

Group II Course Any ASTR, BIOL, CHEM, ENVS, GEOL, MATH, NATS, PHSA, _PHYS – 2.0‑4.0

SEMESTER 3

BUSN 1010 Business Enterprise – 3.0

ITWP‑2400 Web Programming with XML _{ITCS‑1140 and ITCS‑1160 or ITCS‑1170}ITWP‑1000 and ITCS‑1130 or 3.0 BCOM‑2070 Technical Business Communications & Project Management _Principles BCOM‑2050 3.0 Group III Course Any ANTH, ECON, GEOG, HIST, INTL‑2010, INTL‑2500, _{INTL‑2700, POLS, PSYC, SOCY, SOSC} – 3.0‑4.0

SEMESTER 4

ITCS‑2830 Applications Implementation & Testing BCOM‑2070 and either ITCS‑1230 or ITCS‑2590 4.0 Group IV Course (CREATIVE WRITING or LITERATURE ONLY), FREN, GRMN, Any ARAB, ARTT, CHIN, ENGL‑2###

HUMN, ITAL, INTL‑2000, INTL‑2300, MUSC, PHIL, & SPAN – 3.0‑4.0

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SELECT ONE CONCENTRATION FROM LIST BELOW FOR

ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE IN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY—PROGRAMMING (MINIMUM 13 SEMESTER HOURS)

JAVA & MOBILE PROGRAMMING

ITCS‑2500 Introduction to Mobile Development ITCS‑1140 or ITCS‑1950 3.0

ITCS‑2590 Java 1 ITCS‑1140 or ITCS‑1950 4.0

ITCS‑2520 Introduction to Apple iOS Development ITCS‑1140 or ITCS‑1950 4.0

AND ITCS, ITNT, or ITWP Elective – 3.0

C++ PROGRAMMING

ITCS‑2530 C++ Programming 1 ITCS‑1140 or ITCS‑1950 4.0

ITCS‑2550 C++ Programming 2 ITCS‑2530 3.0

ITCS‑2000 Game Programming in Direct X with C++ ITCS‑2530 and ITCS‑1950 4.0

.NET PROGRAMMING

ITCS‑1250 C# Programming ITCS‑1140 or ITCS‑1950 4.0

ITCS‑2250 Advanced C# Programming ITCS‑1250 or ITCS‑1950 3.0

ITWP‑2300 Building Dynamic, Intelligent Web Based Solutions with _ASP.NET ITCS‑1140, ITCS‑1170, and ITWP‑1000 3.0

DATABASE PROGRAMMING

ITCS‑2140 Database Programming using Microsoft SQL Server ITCS‑1170 and either ITCS‑1140 or ITCS‑1130 3.0

ITCS‑2430 Database Maintenance using Microsoft SQL Server ITCS‑1170 3.0

ITWP‑2300 Building Dynamic, Intelligent Web Based Solutions with _ASP.Net ITCS‑1140, ITCS‑1170, and ITWP‑1000 3.0

NOTES:

• A minimum of 18 credit hours of Arts & Sciences courses (Groups I–V) are needed as well as a minimum of 62 total credit hours for the associate degree. Arts & Sciences Groups I–V can be taken in any semester.

• It is strongly encouraged that you work with a counselor, advisor or faculty/department coordinator to plan your schedule.

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CERTIFICATE IN

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY—PROGRAMMING

Career preparation and related courses

REQUIREMENTS FOR CERTIFICATE IN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY—PROGRAMMING

SEMESTER 1

BUSN‑1010 Business Enterprise – 3.0

BCOM‑2050 Business Communications – 4.0

ITCS‑1010 –OR– ITCS‑2335

Computer & Information Processing Principles –OR–

Foundations of Business Information Technology

– 4.0

ITCS‑1140 Introduction to Program Design & Development – 4.0

ITWP‑1000 Introduction to Web Programming ITCS‑1010 or ITCS‑2335 3.0

SEMESTER 2

ITNT‑1500 Principles of Networking – 4.0

SEMESTER 3

ITWP‑2400 Web Programming with XML ITWP‑1000 and ITCS‑1130 or ITCS‑1140, and _{ITCS‑1160 or ITCS‑1170} 3.0 BCOM‑2070 Technical Business Communications & Project Management _Principles BCOM‑2050 3.0

SEMESTER 4

ITCS‑2830 Applications Implementation & Testing BCOM‑2070 and either ITCS‑1230 or ITCS‑2590 4.0

Gainful Employment Disclosure: http://www.macomb.edu/ge/ITPROGCT/ See page 21 for Gainful Employment Information

SELECT ONE CONCENTRATION FROM LIST BELOW FOR CERTIFICATE IN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY—PROGRAMMING

JAVA & MOBILE PROGRAMMING

ITCS‑2520 Introduction to Apple iOS Development ITCS‑1140 or ITCS‑1950 4.0

AND ITCS, ITNT, or ITWP Elective 3.0

C++ PROGRAMMING

.NET PROGRAMMING

ITWP‑2300 Building Dynamic, Intelligent Web Based Solutions with _ASP.NET ITCS‑1140, ITCS‑1170, and ITWP‑1000 3.0

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SELECT ONE CONCENTRATION FROM LIST BELOW FOR CERTIFICATE IN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY—PROGRAMMING

DATABASE PROGRAMMING

ITCS‑2140 Database Programming using Microsoft SQL Server ITCS‑1170 and either ITCS‑1140 or ITCS‑1130 3.0

ITWP‑2300 Building Dynamic, Intelligent Web Based Solutions with _ASP.Net ITCS‑1140, ITCS‑1170, and ITWP‑1000 3.0

Gainful Employment Disclosure: http://www.macomb.edu/ge/ITPROGCT/ See page 21 for Gainful Employment Information

SKILL SPECIFIC CERTIFICATE IN

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY—PROGRAMMING—C++ PROGRAMMING

Career preparation and related courses

REQUIREMENTS FOR SKILL SPECIFIC CERTIFICATE IN

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY—PROGRAMMING—C++ PROGRAMMING

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY—PROGRAMMING—DATABASE PROGRAMMING

Career preparation and related courses

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY—PROGRAMMING—DATABASE PROGRAMMING

ITCS‑1170 Database Design & Implementation with SQL & XML ITCS‑1140 and either ITCS‑1010 or ITCS‑2335 4.0 ITWP‑2300 Building Dynamic, Intelligent Web Based Solutions with _ASP.NET ITCS‑1140, ITCS‑1170, and ITWP‑1000 3.0 ITCS‑2140 Database Programming using Microsoft SQL Server ITCS‑1170 and either ITCS‑1140 or ITCS‑1130 3.0

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INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY—PROGRAMMING—JAVA PROGRAMMING

Career preparation and related courses

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY—PROGRAMMING—JAVA PROGRAMMING

ITCS‑2620 Java 2 ITCS‑2590 3.0

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY—PROGRAMMING—.NET C# PROGRAMMING

Career preparation and related courses

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY—PROGRAMMING—.NET C# PROGRAMMING

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Associate of Applied Science (AAS) Degree

The Associate of Applied Science Degree is intended to provide the preparation necessary for potential employment in an occupational specialty.

Requirements

● Minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.0

● Minimum 15 semester hours of credit earned at Macomb

● Minimum 62 semester hours of credit courses numbered 1000 or above, which include:

• A minimum 18 semester hours of credit in Arts and Sciences courses numbered 1000 or above, as described in the Group Concentrations table; and

• A minimum of an additional 44 semester hours, including required career preparation and related courses as well as any electives required in the program.

Arts and Sciences Courses Required for the Associate of Applied Science (AAS) Degree

A minimum of one course from each of the five Arts and Sciences groups must be selected. Electives and Arts and Sciences requirements must be satisfied by courses numbered 1000 or higher. Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree requirements are met by taking the required career courses and the Arts and Sciences courses.

See Academic Placement Procedures for information on course placement in chemistry, English, English for Academic Purposes, mathematics, and reading.

Courses numbered below 1000 will not count toward the Associate of Applied Science degree. Contact a counselor or academic advisor if you need help in choosing the appropriate course.

Arts and Sciences Group Concentration for Associate of Applied Science Degree Requirements

GROUP COURSES DEGREE REQUIREMENTS MINIMUM 18 SEMESTER HOURS

I.A ENGL‑1180 or ENGL‑1210 1 Course

I.B Other English Composition, Reading, or Speech See Note below

II. Astronomy, Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Geology, Mathematics, _{Natural Science, Physical Science, Physics} 1 Course III. Anthropology, Economics, Geography, History, INTL‑2010, INTL‑2500, INTL‑2700, _{Political Science, Psychology, Sociology, Social Science} 1 Course IV. Art, Creative Writing, Foreign Language, Humanities, INTL‑2000, INTL‑2300, _{Literature, Music, Philosophy, Theater Arts} 1 Course

V. Any PHED Wellness course – 2000 or above 1 Course

Note: If students take one course from each of Groups I.A, II, III, IV, and V, and still have taken less than the minimum of 18 semester hours of Arts and Sciences courses required for the AAS degree, they may elect additional hours from Groups I.B, II, III, IV, or V to satisfy minimum degree requirements.

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Course Descriptions

BCOM‑2050—Business Communications—4.00 credit hours

´ Prerequisite: None

(formerly BCO 205) BCOM‑2050 focuses on developing both written and verbal communication skills required in business and industry. Students conduct primary and secondary research, analyze the results, compile findings, and compose a formal business report. They also develop effective verbal and nonverbal communication skills, understand team dynamics, and enhance presentation skills. Students create an employment package using current strategies as well as formulate a variety of business messages using the latest social media technologies. (4 contact hrs)

BCOM‑2070—Technical Business Communications & Project Management

Principles—3.00 credit hours

´ Prerequisite: BCOM‑2050

The course will focus on the role of the business professional and the specific components required to successfully manage projects and systems. The course emphasizes managing information technology and communicating ideas to others through project management. Various projects will include an overview of current and emerging technologies impacting project management. (3 contact hrs)

BUSN‑1010—Business Enterprise—3.00 credit hours

(formerly BUS 101) A fundamentals course designed to provide a comprehensive overview of American business enterprise, an exposure to business operations (business ownership, management, finance, marketing, accounting, information management), a basis upon which to establish a realistic business‑related career objective, and a stepping stone to advanced business courses. (3 contact hrs)

ITCS‑1010—Computer & Information Processing Principles—4.00 credit hours

(formerly CIS 101) ITCS‑1010 introduces Information Technology concepts and methods that knowledge workers use to organize and manage information resources. Computer concept topic areas include up‑to‑date information about hardware, software, the Internet, telecommunications and network systems, databases, commerce and transaction processing, and information and decision support systems. Students develop or enhance basic skills in using computer applications software (word processing, database management systems, spreadsheet, and presentation packages) to effectively communicate for the benefit of an organization. Methods of instruction include lecture and lab. (4 contact hrs)

ITCS‑1140—Introduction to Program Design & Development—4.00 credit hours

(formerly ITCS‑1130) ITCS‑1140 provides students with a fundamental understanding of computer programming and the detailed logic used to develop them. Students also explore various programming techniques, constructs, debugging methods and object oriented concepts. (4 contact hrs)

ITCS‑1160—Introduction to Oracle: SQL—2.00 credit hours

´ Prerequisite: ITCS‑1010 or ITCS‑2335

(formerly CIS 116) No credit after ITCS‑2280. ITCS‑1160 provides practical knowledge of Structured Query Language to define, query, and update data using Oracle as the relational database. (2 contact hrs)

ITCS‑1170—Database Design & Implementation With SQL & XML—4.00 credit hours

´ Prerequisite: ITCS‑1140 and either ITCS‑1010 or ITCS‑2335

No credit after ITCS‑2280. ITCS‑1170 familiarizes students with database usage, design, and implementation. It also explores fundamentals of Structured Query Language (SQL) along with Extensible Markup Language (XML). (4 contact hrs)

ITCS‑1250—C# Programming—4.00 credit hours

ITCS‑1250 is an entry‑level course covering syntax, input/output layout, testing, debugging, documentation, problem definition, loops, and decisions. Student programs are entered using Microsoft C#. (4 contact hrs)

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ITCS‑1400—Micros in Business—4.00 credit hours

(formerly CIS 140) ITCS‑1400 is an in‑depth extension of work completed in ITCS‑1010. Students develop the further understanding needed for entry‑level positions in automated offices or for participation on teams involved in the use of advanced office systems. (4 contact hrs)

ITCS‑1950—Introduction to Game Development—4.00 credit hours

(formerly ITCS‑2913) ITCS‑1950 introduces principles of game programming through hands‑on creation of simple games with a current games‑centered programming language. Major topics include syntax, data structures for games, designing game worlds with objects (OOP), sprites, audio playback, player input, animation, collision detection, simple physics, basic AI (Artificial Intelligence) and game engines. Both text‑based and graphics‑based games are examined. (4 contact hrs)

ITCS‑2000—Game Programming in Direct X with C++—4.00 credit hours

´ Prerequisite: ITCS‑2530 and ITCS‑1950

ITCS‑2000 provides students with higher order programming skills necessary to manipulate class level objects such as characters, sounds, background objects, and worlds used in the development of game programs. Students code game solutions utilizing Direct X and C++. (4 contact hrs)

ITCS‑2050—Advanced Game Development—4.00 credit hours

´ Prerequisite: ITCS‑1950 and MACA‑1040

Building on principles of game design presented in ITCS‑1950, ITCS‑2050 uses currently available game development software to create actual games. Students develop a text‑based adventure game, a 2D single and multi‑player game, and a 3D single and multi‑player game. (4 contact hrs)

ITCS‑2140—Database Programming Using Microsoft SQL Server—3.00 credit hours

´ Prerequisite: ITCS‑1170 and either ITCS‑1140 or ITCS‑1130

This course instructs students on how to develop a database using Structured Query Language (SQL) and Transaction Structured Query Language (T‑SQL). Advanced querying techniques, implementation of programming objects, and working with XML data will also be explored. (3 contact hrs)

ITCS‑2250—Advanced C# Programming—3.00 credit hours

ITCS‑2250 is an advanced course covering syntax, input/output layout, testing, debugging, documentation, Windows Forms, and an introduction to Windows Presentation Foundation using the current Dot Net Framework. Student programs will be entered using Microsoft C#. (3 contact hrs)

ITCS‑2335—Foundations of Business Information Technology—4.00 credit hours

´ Prerequisite: IT program major or admitted into Walsh College Fast Track program

ITCS‑2335 examines current and developing Business Information Technologies (BIT) and their potential for satisfying emerging business needs. Students explore the critical role of BIT in modern business. (4 contact hrs)

ITCS‑2430—Database Maintenance Using Microsoft SQL Server—3.00 credit hours

´ Prerequisite: ITCS‑1170

This course introduces students to database administration. Students will explore how to install, maintain, secure, trouble‑shoot, and optimize a database using Microsoft SQL Server. (3 contact hrs)

ITCS‑2500—Introduction to Mobile Development—3.00 credit hours

ITCS‑2500 provides students with a practical hands‑on introduction to mobile application development. Students will learn about the mobile development framework and the fundamental concepts of classes, objects, menus, lists, buttons, services, XML, messaging, debugging, life cycle events, and data storage. Students taking this class should have a good working knowledge of programming (loops and decision structures) and design (flowcharting and pseudo code). (3 contact hrs)

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ITCS‑2530—C++ Programming 1—4.00 credit hours

(formerly CIS 253) ITCS‑2530 provides students with a practical introduction to the C++ object‑oriented programming language. Students learn new concepts not available in traditional programming languages such as encapsulation, data hiding, and polymorphism. Students code programs using basic constructions of decision, loops, structures, and simple functions inherent to both the C and C++ languages. Additional topics involve objects, classes, data types and arrays. Students implement all programs and/or examples on microcomputers. (4 contact hrs)

ITCS‑2550—C++ Programming 2—3.00 credit hours

(formerly CIS 255) ITCS‑2550 provides students with a continuing study of C++ object‑orientated programming language. Students learn additional concepts of operator overloading, multiple public and private inheritance, C++ pointers, files and streams, virtual functions, and basic C++ CLASS libraries. Additional CLASS libraries will be used as required. Primarily, the course emphasizes object‑orientated concepts and design. Students code programs involving objects, classes, multiple inheritance, new data types, C++ pointers, and file I/O. Students implement all programs and/or examples on microcomputers. (3 contact hrs)

ITCS‑2590—Java 1—4.00 credit hours

(formerly CIS 259) ITCS‑2590 provides students with a practical introduction to the Java programming language. Students learn how concepts of encapsulation, constructors, inheritance, and polymorphism are implemented within the language. Students code programs using primitive types, basic statements, and dynamic data structures. Additional topics involve objects, classes, applets, and API. Students implement all programs and/or examples on a microcomputer network. (4 contact hrs)

ITCS‑2620—Java 2—3.00 credit hours

(formerly CIS 262) ITCS‑2620 provides students with a continuing study of the Java programming language. Students learn additional concepts involved with building portable GUI applications/applets using JFC Swing components, JavaBeans, and JDBC. Additional topics include RMI and Servlets. Students implement all programs and/or examples on a microcomputer network. (3 contact hrs)

ITCS‑2830—Applications Implementation & Testing—4.00 credit hours

´ Prerequisite: BCOM‑2070 and either ITCS‑1230 or ITCS‑2590

ITCS‑2830 provides students with practical experience in developing and critiquing sets of application level specifications. Students begin by developing components of application‑level specifications given a set of high‑level requirements. Students are then given a complete set of project specifications and a completed software application. Students design and execute a test plan; testing the application for compliance to application specifications. Students make recommendations for application improvements. Student improvement recommendations include the application interface, application function, processes supported by the application, source code errors, application security, and application deviations from the original project specifications. (4 contact hrs)

ITNT‑1500—Principles of Networking—4.00 credit hours

(formerly ITCS‑1500 & ITCS‑1510 together) ITNT‑1500 introduces students to the basic principles and concepts of networking. It focuses on the terminology and technologies found in current networking environments. Topics include internetworking protocols and communication methods, network media, troubleshooting and configuration utilities, basics of network design and network management. (4 contact hrs)

ITNT‑1600—Introduction to Wireless Networks—3.00 credit hours

´ Prerequisite: ITNT‑1500 or ITNC‑1000 or ITNC‑1030

ITNT‑1600 provides a complete foundation of knowledge for individuals entering the wireless networking industry. Students learn the protocols, transmission methods and IEEE 802.11 standards of wireless communications; the advantages, disadvantages, and implications of different wireless technologies; the important types of wireless networks; and various key technologies and applications that have been developed on top of wireless infrastructures. Students gain a solid understanding of wireless device configuration from hands‑on lab exercises incorporated throughout the course. (3 contact hrs)

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ITNT‑1700—Wireless Network Integration—3.00 credit hours

´ Prerequisite: ITNT‑1600

ITNT‑1700 provides students with a continuing study of wireless network technologies with a focus on hardware installation, configuration, and management; troubleshooting techniques; wireless network project planning; and security. Students gain a solid understanding of wireless network integration and management from hands‑ on lab exercises incorporated throughout the course. (3 contact hrs)

ITNT‑2130—Network Design 1—3.00 credit hours

´ Prerequisite: ITOS‑1400

(formerly ITCS‑2130) ITNT‑2130 focuses on the process of designing computer networks that meet specific business and technical goals. Students learn how to design a network that meets requirements for functionality, capacity, performance, availability, scalability, affordability, security, and manageability. (3 contact hrs)

ITWP‑1000—Introduction to Web Programming—3.00 credit hours

(formerly ITCS‑1340) This course introduces Web Programming using HTML, current web technologies, and website development tools. It emphasizes the fundamental understanding of HTML for web page development, the utilization of CSS for web page layout and formatting, and the use of JavaScript for interactivity and covers current industry standards, processes and techniques. (3 contact hrs)

ITWP‑1050—Basic Web Design With Cascading Style Sheets—3.00 credit hours

´ Prerequisite: ITWP‑1000

(formerly ITWP‑2911) This course provides students with the knowledge base and industry skill set to utilize Cascading Style Sheets to control and manage the look, feel and consistency of all web pages included within a specific web site. Students learn how to format fonts, text, page layouts, web page elements, and positioning. Validation using industry tools and web standards will be discussed. (3 contact hrs)

ITWP‑1100—Web Programming with JavaScript & Dynamic HTML—3.00 credit hours

(formerly ITCS‑1350) This course introduces students to the use of JavaScript programming as a development tool for interactive web pages including client‑side processing. It emphasizes basic programming and key web authoring techniques with a focus on industry standards. Students explore how JavaScript supplements the use of Dynamic HTML, the flow of control, objects, functions, arrays, methods, and data manipulation. The DOM and AJAX are introduced. (3 contact hrs)

ITWP‑1400—SEO (Search Engine Optimization) For the Web—4.00 credit hours

(formerly ITWP‑1350) This course is designed to teach participants current Search Engine Optimization concepts and website techniques to obtain the most favorable search engine positions possible. Course topics include identifying appropriate keywords for optimization, designing a search‑engine‑friendly website, on/off page factors that influence search engine results, link‑building strategies, using analytics to refine search results, and web copywriting. This course will also provide an overview of pay‑per‑click advertising and how various new media are used to promote a website and examine common industry tools for analyzing websites and improving search results. (4 contact hrs)

ITWP‑1600—Web Security—3.00 credit hours

ITWP‑1600 offers an extensive look at various threats to web servers, how to defend a web server environment against those threats, and how to test such an environment for threats. In addition, students develop the necessary security policies and processes, secure web servers, networks, and those systems required to manage a web server environment. This course prepares students to sit for the CIW Security Professional Exam. (3 contact hrs)

ITWP‑2300—Building Dynamic, Intelligent Web Based Solutions with ASP.NET—

3.00 credit hours

´ Prerequisite: ITCS‑1140, ITCS‑1170, and ITWP‑1000

(formerly ITCS‑2440) In this advanced course, students gain experience implementing a website that supports CGI, ActiveX DLL, server‑side scripting, client‑side scripting, graphics, C#, scripts, cookies, and data base interrogation and updates. (3 contact hrs)

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ITWP‑2400—Web Programming with XML—3.00 credit hours

´ Prerequisite: ITWP‑1000 and ITCS‑1130 or ITCS‑1140, and ITCS‑1160 or ITCS‑1170

(formerly ITWP‑2912) This course is designed to teach participants how to create a well‑formed XML document, how to use CSS and XLST style sheets to transform an XML document, and how to use XML as a data source to bind web elements to XML. Among the many topics that will be discussed are working with the DOM (Document Object Model), processing XML with application code and the integration of XML into an infrastructure. Common industry tools and applications for creating, debugging, and validating XML documents will be examined. (3 contact hrs)

ITWP‑2600—Web Commerce (E‑Commerce)—3.00 credit hours

´ Prerequisite: ITWP‑1000 and ITWP‑1050

(formerly ITCS‑2450) ITWP‑2600 explores the activities required to correctly and efficiently implement an E‑Commerce solution utilizing Dreamweaver or other development tools and methodologies. Participants construct a web site that includes catalog display, web site advertisement, email subscription, funds transference and collections, and other web site related activities necessary for a successful E‑Commerce web presence. Social media techniques, social networking sites and components, online JavaScript libraries, XML and electronic cash vendors and services will be examined. (3 contact hrs)

ITWP‑2750—Web Programming: PHP—3.00 credit hours

´ Prerequisite: ITWP‑1000 and ITOS‑1710 and one of the following: ITCS‑1230 or ITWP‑1100 or ITCS‑2530 or

ITCS‑2590

This course explores the development and implementation of the Web Programming Language PHP. Topics include language control logic, language specific functions and processes, arrays, manipulating strings, file upload, text file read and write, and database functionality including selects, inserts, and updates. Error handling and debugging will be discussed. (3 contact hrs)

ITWP‑2810—Web Principles for Industry—3.00 credit hours

´ Prerequisite: ITWP‑1100, ITWP‑1400, ITWP‑2600 and ITWP‑2300 or ITWP‑2750

(formerly ITWP‑2800) This course is designed to teach participants a fundamental understanding of Information Technology architecture as it relates to business principles using collaborative and research techniques. Course topics include database proficiencies, URL identification, testing and troubleshooting, security, mobile and multimedia trends, and global awareness. (3 contact hrs)