This certificate consists of six courses (19 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) (2 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.
For a list of Computer Science Courses click here.
