This certificate consists of six courses (18 credits)
and will provide the student with the knowledge and understanding of
computer hardware and software components and how they operate, use of
common office automation and productivity application software,
introduction to operating systems, introduction to event driven
programming and graphical user interfaces, introduction to web based
programming, introduction to computer networks and the client/server
computing model.
The student must complete the following
courses at IU South Bend with a grade of C- or better.
CSCI-A 106 - Introduction to
Computing (3 cr.)
CSCI-A 107 - Advanced Microcomputing (Databases) (4 cr.)
CSCI-A 150 - Introduction to Operating Systems (Windows) (1 cr.)
CSCI-A 201 - Introduction to Programming I (Visual Basic .Net) (4 cr.)
CSCI-A 338 - Network Technologies and Systems Administration (3 cr.)
CSCI-A 340 - Introduction to Web Programming (3 cr.)
In addition, the student must take and pass W130
Pre-Composition with a grade of C or better, or else must score at the
non-remedial level (i.e., at the level that would permit them to take
W131 English Composition) on the IUSB placement exam in Composition.
The goal of this certificate is to provide the
necessary technical expertise to those who currently hold positions
that make extensive use of computer technology and its applications but
feel a gap in their knowledge or those who are considering such
positions in the future and need solid knowledge and expertise in the
use and integration of computer applications. Potential students who
may benefit from this certificate may be found in many organizations,
including health care, science and engineering, government, and
not-for-profit agencies. In addition, existing students at IU South
Bend, may find this certificate complementary to their major.
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