This course allows an opportunity for a student to concentrate on a specific topic related to an existing course or to explore a timely topic not covered in an existing course. A proposal is required, outlining the nature of the problem and scope of the investigation. A research paper or project is required, as appropriate to the problem under investigation. This course continues the study of good programming style based on structured programming principles and practices. It also explores the effective use of productivity tools and code reuse.
Emphasis is placed on developing the real world use of the object-oriented programming paradigm.
Students are expected to complete a project. The objective of this course is to examine information technology applications in health care. Case studies are used to analyze systems currently in place and to explore systems on the horizon within health care organizations. Students are expected to propose a solution and implementation plan to an information management problem in a health care organization. The objective of this course is to examine emerging technologies and new information technology applications in health care.