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120 Foundations of Internet Technology
The purpose of this course is
to give the student an introduction to key Internet technologies in
three areas:
In Internet Business
Foundations students will learn about the tasks involved in various
Information Technology (IT) job roles. Students will also learn about
Internet connection methods, Internet protocols and the Domain Name
System (DNS). Students will study the basic functions of Web browsers.
Students will learn about databases as they relate to Web uses. Students
will learn about the risks associated with being connected to the
Internet, and about the security measures that can keep your computer
system and your personal information secure. Finally, students will
study the fundamental elements of project management and the importance
of acquiring these skills for all IT job roles.
Site Development
Foundations teaches students essential Web page development skills.
Students will learn to develop Web sites using Hypertext Markup Language
(HTML) and Extensible HTML (XHTML). Students will learn to write code
manually, as well as use graphical user interface (GUI) authoring tools.
Students will also learn to insert images, create hyperlinks, and add
tables, forms and frames to your Web pages.
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122 Introduction to Programming
This course introduces students
to computer programming. Students will learn the fundamental concepts
and terminology of software application development and develop skills
in designing and writing simple computer programs. The course assumes no
programming background and provides an overview of the software
development process in addition to introducing important programming
constructs and methodologies.
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IT 124
Web Scripting Languages
This course in an introduction
to scripting as used in the development of interactive Web pages. The
use of a popular client-side scripting language to design a
platform-independent solution is presented in this course. Students
learn how to write programs, script for the document object model,
control program flow, validate forms, animate images, target frames, and
create cookies.
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126 Web Design and Development Tools
In this course Students learn
how to create and manage Web sites with tools such as Macromedia Studio
MX, FrontPage, Dynamic HTML, and various multimedia and CSS standards.
Students will also implement the latest strategies to develop
third-generation Web sites, evaluate design tools, discuss future
technology standards, and explore the incompatibility issues surrounding
current browsers. The course focuses on theory, design and Web
construction, along with information architecture concepts, Web project
management, scenario development and performance
evaluations.
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130 Web Development Project
The Web Development Internship
course allows students to spend a week working with clients to define,
develop, document, and present a Web site. Students will have an opportunity
to practice the skills they have learned throughout the semester by
participating in actual development projects.
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CON Communication Skills
Workplace communications training
helps students improve skills and build self-confidence. Student’s class
hours are spent learning methods of communicating effectively in various
situations such as in a team, with supervisors or with difficult
coworkers.
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220 Introduction to Project Management
This course will offer an
introduction to the purpose, activities, and tools used in project
management, specifically as it relates to information technology
projects. Students will explore a variety of projects and the
results of those projects as they made use of different levels of
project management. Students will also be introduced to the
organizations and documents that comprise the state-of-the-art in
project management.
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222 Web Application Development
The Web Application Development
course expands on the information learned in previous courses to provide
the skills needed to develop Web pages using client- and server-side
languages that are capable of accessing database systems from Web
applications; implementing applications using component technology; and
creating Web pages that change based on user input.
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224 Object Oriented Programming
Object Oriented Programming is
a 4 week course designed to teach students how to write programs using
an object oriented language. Students will learn the language mechanics
and object-oriented theory as it relates to a particular programming
language. They will create Graphical User Interfaces (GUIs) for both
applications and applets, and will implement the event delegation model
for application design.
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226 Database Development
This course focuses on the
planning and design of relational databases. Skills are developed in the
areas of defining the structure of a database; employing Entity
Relationship (ER) diagrams and normalization to optimize databases;
building database client applications; and performing database
maintenance and security administration.
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228 Enterprise Technologies
This course will focus on the
development and deployment of complete Web-based software solutions
tailored to business requirements by presenting knowledge and skills in
building n-tier database business solutions using an object oriented
programming language in conjunction with distributed application
architecture and Structured Query Language.
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230 Industry Externship
The Industry Internship course
allows students to spend 3 weeks observing and working with Web
Application Development Professionals. Students will have an opportunity
to practice the skills they have learned throughout the program by
participating in actual development projects.
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CON Job Search and Interview Skills
(Prerequisite: None)
Job Search Class is designed to help
students refine career goals, find job openings, complete job
applications and develop resumes. Techniques in using the telephone to
get employment information, and how to set up interviews are also
covered. Interview Training provides students with videotaped practice
interviews, and concludes with a simulated interview conducted by
employers in the community who volunteer their time to support AVTEC in
developing a well-trained work force.
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