Web Site Design (IS64)  Diploma


IS64

The Computer Information Systems – Internet Specialist Web Site Design program is a sequence of courses designed to
provide students with an understanding of the concepts, principles, and techniques required in computer information
processing. Graduates are to be competent in the general areas of humanities or fine arts, social or behavioral sciences,
and natural sciences or mathematics, as well as in the technical areas of computer terminology and concepts, program
design and development, and computer networking. Program graduates are qualified for employment as Internet
Specialists Web Site Designers.

Basic Skills (8 Credits)
ENGL 1010

Emphasizes the development and improvement of written and oral communication abilities. Topics include analysis of writing, applied grammar and writing skills, editing and proofreading skills, research skills, and oral communication skills.

3
MATH 1012

Emphasizes the application of basic mathematical skills used in the solution of occupational and technical problems. Topics include fractions decimals percents ratios and proportions measurement and conversion formula manipulation technical applications and basic statistics.

3
EMPL 1000

Emphasizes human relations and professional development in today*s rapidly changing world that prepares students for living and working in a complex society. Topics include human relations skills job acquisition skills and communication job retention skills job advancement skills and professional image skills.

2
Occupational Courses
Required Courses:
COMP 1000

Introduces the fundamental concepts terminology and operations necessary to use computers. Emphasis is placed on basic functions and familiarity with computer use. Topics include an introduction to computer terminology the Windows environment Internet and email word processing software spreadsheet software database software and presentation software.

3
CIST 1001

Provides an overview of information systems computers and technology. Topics include: Information Systems and Technology Terminology Computer History Data Representation Data Storage Concepts Fundamentals of Information Processing Fundamentals of Information Security Information Technology Ethics Fundamentals of Hardware Operation Fundamentals of Networking Fundamentals of the Internet Fundamentals of Software Design Concepts Fundamentals of Software (System and Application) System Development Methodology Computer Number Systems conversion (Binary and Hexadecimal) Mobile computing.

4
CIST 1210
Prerequisite: CIST 1001

This course provides an introduction to the Oracle database management system platform and to Structured Query Language (SQL). Topics include database vocabulary normalization Oracle DML and DDL statements SQL Statements views and constraints.

4
CIST 1305

An introductory course that provides problem solving and programming concepts for those that develop user applications. An emphasis is placed on developing logic troubleshooting and using tools to develop solutions. Topics include: problem solving and programming concepts structured programming the four logic structures file processing concepts and arrays.

3
CIST 1510

Explores the concepts of Hypertext Markup Language (HTML) Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) XML and XHTML following the current standards set by the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) for developing inter-linking web pages that include graphical elements hyperlinks tables forms and image maps.

4
CIST 1601

This course provides a broad overview of information security. It covers terminology history security systems development and implementation. Student will also cover the legal ethical and professional issues in information security.

3
CIST 2921

IT Analysis Design and Project Management will provides a review and application of systems life cycle development methodologies and project management. Topics include: Systems planning systems analysis systems design systems implementation evaluation and project management.

4
Occupational Electives: Programming Language Elective (Choose ONE course) (4 Credits)
CIST 2311
Prerequisite: CIST 1305

Visual Basic I introduces event-driven programming. Common elements of Windows applications will be discussed created and manipulated using Microsofts Visual Studio development environment. Topics include numeric data types and variables decision making structures arrays validating input with strings and functions repetition and multiple forms test files lists and common dialog controls.

4
CIST 2341
Prerequisite: CIST 1305

This course is designed to teach the basic concepts and methods of objected-oriented design and C#.Net programming. Use practical problems to illustrate C#.Net application building techniques and concepts. Develop an understanding of C#.Net vocabulary. Create an understanding of where C#.Net fits in the application development landscape. Create an understanding of the C#.Net Development Environment Visual Studio and how to develop debug and run C#.Net applications using the Visual Studio. Continue to develop student*s programming logic skills. Topics include: C#.NET Language History C#.NET Variable Definitions C#.NET Control Structures C#.NET Functions C#.NET Classes C#.NET Objects and C#.NET Graphics.

4
CIST 2371
Prerequisite: CIST 1305

This course is designed to teach the basic concepts and methods of objected-oriented design and Java programming. Use practical problems to illustrate Java application building techniques and concepts. Develop an understanding of Java vocabulary. Create an understanding of where Java fits in the application development landscape. Create an understanding of the Java Development Kit and how to develop debug and run Java applications using the JDK. Continue to develop student*s programming logic skills. Topics include: JAVA Language History JAVA Variable Definitions JAVA Control Structures JAVA Methods JAVA Classes JAVA Objects and JAVA Graphics.

4
CIST 2381
Prerequisite: CIST 1305

This course explores mobile guidelines, standards, and techniques. This course includes design and development techniques for multiple mobile devices, platforms, and operating systems. Students will develop mobile applications using state of practice development tools, languages and devices.

4
Occupational Elective Course (Choose ONE)
CIST 1602

This course provides knowledge and experience to develop and maintain security policies and procedures. Students will explore the legal and ethical issues in information security and the various security layers: physical security personnel security operating systems network software communication and database security. Students will develop an Information Security Policy and an Acceptable Use Policy.

3
CIST 2311
Prerequisite: CIST 1305

Visual Basic I introduces event-driven programming. Common elements of Windows applications will be discussed created and manipulated using Microsofts Visual Studio development environment. Topics include numeric data types and variables decision making structures arrays validating input with strings and functions repetition and multiple forms test files lists and common dialog controls.

4
CIST 2312
Prerequisite: CIST 2311

Visual Basic II teaches client-server systems n-tier development environments relational databases use of SQL to access data the use of ADO.NET objects methods and properties to access and update relational and XML databases. Advanced features of Visual Basic are explored.

4
CIST 2341
Prerequisite: CIST 1305

This course is designed to teach the basic concepts and methods of objected-oriented design and C#.Net programming. Use practical problems to illustrate C#.Net application building techniques and concepts. Develop an understanding of C#.Net vocabulary. Create an understanding of where C#.Net fits in the application development landscape. Create an understanding of the C#.Net Development Environment Visual Studio and how to develop debug and run C#.Net applications using the Visual Studio. Continue to develop student*s programming logic skills. Topics include: C#.NET Language History C#.NET Variable Definitions C#.NET Control Structures C#.NET Functions C#.NET Classes C#.NET Objects and C#.NET Graphics.

4
CIST 2342
Prerequisite: CIST 2341

This course is an intermediate course in C#.NET Programming. It is assumed that the student knows the C#.NET syntax as well as basic object oriented concepts. Intermediate C#.NET teaches client-server systems n-tier development environments relational databases use of SQL to access data the use of ADO.NET objects methods and properties to access and update relational databases. Advanced features of C# windows programming are explored.

4
CIST 2371
Prerequisite: CIST 1305

This course is designed to teach the basic concepts and methods of objected-oriented design and Java programming. Use practical problems to illustrate Java application building techniques and concepts. Develop an understanding of Java vocabulary. Create an understanding of where Java fits in the application development landscape. Create an understanding of the Java Development Kit and how to develop debug and run Java applications using the JDK. Continue to develop student*s programming logic skills. Topics include: JAVA Language History JAVA Variable Definitions JAVA Control Structures JAVA Methods JAVA Classes JAVA Objects and JAVA Graphics.

4
CIST 2372
Prerequisite: CIST 2371

This course is an intermediate course in Java Programming. It is assumed that the student knows the Java syntax as well as basic object oriented concepts. The student will use classes and objects provided by the core Java API. They will use these classes to accomplish tasks such as Database access File access exception handling running threads using sockets to talk across a network and remotely calling methods using RMI techniques.

4
CIST 2381
Prerequisite: CIST 1305

This course explores mobile guidelines, standards, and techniques. This course includes design and development techniques for multiple mobile devices, platforms, and operating systems. Students will develop mobile applications using state of practice development tools, languages and devices.

4
CIST 2382
Prerequisite: CIST 2381

This course provides an opportunity to develop a working knowledge of mobile programming that Includes creating, editing, executing, and debugging mobile applications. Students learn how to use mobile development technologies and toolkits to develop mobile applications.

4
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