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Undergraduate Certificate in Informatics
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Certificate in Informatics (18 credit hours)
An introduction to development of computer applications using rapid developmental tools such as Visual Basic. Emphasis on designing and managing graphical user interfaces, procedures, file management, debugging, and testing.
This course introduces web design and basic programming techniques for developing effective and useful websites. Coursework emphasizes website structure and navigational models, practical and legal usability considerations, and performance factors related to using various types of media and tools such as hypertext markup language (HTML), cascading style sheets (CSS), dynamic HTML (DHTML) and scripting.
Prerequisite: IT Fundamentals or permission of CIS Program Director
A study of the analysis and design of computer information systems, with emphasis on software design using UML and agile development.
Prerequisite: IT Fundamentals or permission of CIS Program Director
Study of database management concepts and techniques. Emphasis on data modeling using relational data models. Discussion and application of SQL to develop and query databases. Additional topics include database administration on common database platforms such as Oracle, SQL Server, and MySQL. Remote data access and management using client-server, distributed, and Internet-hosted databases.
Prerequisite: Information Technology Fundamentals
The course is an introduction to the basic issues in computer security. While technical in nature, this course is introductory in its approach and managerial in its focus, such that the student is not required to have an extensive background in programming or technical applications.
Prerequisite: Information Technology Fundamentals