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As society becomes more information oriented, computers are becoming an integral part in most jobs. Our students are trained using a state-of-the-art forty workstation lab running in a Windows NT environment. Programming concepts are taught using languages such as Visual Basic and Java. Using Microsoft access, a relational database management system, students are taught how to manage data electronically. Word processing and spreadsheet applications are introduced using Microsoft Office. Several enrichment programs such as Visual Basic, netwroking and HTML web page design are also available. Upon graduation, students are prepared to enter an entry-level position in information processing or to further their education by enrolling in a post-secondary school.

The exploratory program is designed to present to the freshmen students a basic overview of the materials that will be covered if they select Programming & Web Development as their career choice. Students will explore the internet using Microsoft Word to complete and build WebQuests. Students will be introduced to object oriented programming with Visual Basic, Web Development with HTML and software design and story booking with 3D Gaming. This course is designed to introduce students to personal computer concepts and applications with a focus on how they can be used in the software development environment. Students will be provided with hands-on experience in Microsoft Office with a focus on computer programming, flow-charting and web development. Students will experience hands-on practice in Microsoft Office Tools including Power Point, Excel, Access and FrontPage. Students will initiate their study of the object oriented programming concepts with an introduction to software development using Alice. The students will learn how a computer system is developed and how these systems must change in order to meet the needs of changing society. Computer hardware components that are essential for the input, processing, output and storage of data, data communications, and system organization are explained in detail. It is expected that upon completion of this year, students will be prepared to function in a society in which computer confidence has become an essential element.

This course is designed to teach students programming in Visual Basic and HTML. Developing Visual Basic code will provide the opportunity for students to develop key logic and analytical skills. The major topics of study in Visual Basic will include variable definition, assignment statements, strings, if statements and user interface design. Students will write interactive programs that respond to user events such as mouse-clicks and key presses. Supplemental internet programming is added to build the student’s foundation of computer programming knowledge. Developing web pages in HTML using Cascading Style Sheets and JavaScript are also studied. The students will receive supporting instruction in Visual Basic and Web development. All steps of the software development lifecycle will be studied with a focus on effective user interface design and usability. Students will also learn about operating systems, utility programs, network devices and other hardware components that are essential for the building of an effective software system. Students general computer knowledge will be supplemented by examining computer technology trends and how they effect the direction of the industry.

Students learn advanced programming concepts in Visual Basic NET and an introduction to WEB programming using HTML and XHTML. Visual Basic.NET concepts will include looping structures, multiple forms, menus, graphics, arrays and modular programming using procedures and functions. They will also learn how to integrate Microsoft Office products and databases with Visual Basic applications. Students will also be introduced to Web based programming using XHTML and JavaScript. They will design Web pages with tables and frames, design Web sites using Cascading Style Sheets and create programmable Web pages. Complete hands-on course to allow the students to develop and complete a moderately complex analysis & design document they can use as a reference throughout their career. Students will learn to design databases for medium complex applications. They will also be introduced to XML and data warehousing concepts. This course will take a hands-on approach to designing logical and physical models. Students will be introduced to object-oriented programming. They will learn how to organize data and information into classes. The students will receive supporting instruction in Web design, Web site creation, Web page deployment an development.

Students will be introduced to Java, the fastest growing object-oriented programming language in the world. Students will learn how to use XHTML, XML and JavaScript together to create dynamic Web pages. They will create colorful and interactive JavaScript enabled Web Pages and Java applets. Students will be exposed to Multimedia application development using Dream Weaver and Flash MX. They will also learn the basics of: web site publication, network configuration and communication, and operating system and software application installation. Students will learn the methodologies used for managing different type computer related projects. They will create project plans and estimate time and resource requirements. They will learn how to present a plan and manage it on a go forward basis. Students will learn the security issues related to software development in a three-tier application. They will also learn basic security issues and how to address them in an application. Students will be taught how to develop the documentation portion of an application development project. They will learn the methodologies of both the technical and user parts of an application.