However, students will be allowed to take up to three proficiency exams for proficiency credit. This course introduces students to basic programming concepts using a business-oriented language such as C or Visual Basic. Topics include control mechanisms and constructs, data types, functions, and basic file processing. Using design tools, such as pseudocode and structured flowcharts, students focus on developing programming logic in a top-down modular fashion. LAN configurations and cabling concepts are introduced and operating system considerations are evaluated.
Emphasis is placed on installation,configuration, and administration of LANs.
It covers business problem analysis using information system methodologies and technical skill in an organizational environment as part of the business team. Case studies provide an opportunity to use systems design tools in the development of a business problem solution. Students will learn the characteristics and types of large, multi-user DBMSs currently available for use on distributed data networks. Case studies will provide students with the opportunity to design and create a multi-user database, using a tool such as Oracle or SQL Server, that will be maintained on a distributed network system. Various aspects of the web application design process are introduced including storyboarding, content management, design elements, navigational design, link management, search engines and indexing, data base connectivity and scripting tools.