Students are exposed to general concepts of database design and its use in business problem solving. The course also covers general concepts of project planning, use of project management software, and World Wide Web page creation and design. This course maximizes hands-on lab activities. Concepts and applications relating to database management, project planning and control, and Web page creation and design are reinforced through business case studies. Basic programming concepts emphasize top-down analysis for solving practical business cases.
Students work in project teams to simulate actual business conditions.
Database management and database query languages are examined. Students also learn script and macro programming needed to customize end-user applications for various business cases. Students integrate existing applications software with custom solutions they design in order to satisfy requirements of a variety of business cases. In this course students gain expertise in using microcomputer hardware, including that needed to configure computer networks. In addition, the course examines firmware and software components of an integrated and complete computer system.