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Course provides students with basic computer skills, an introduction to Windows, software basics, internet connectivity, and PC troubleshooting and maintenance.

Introduces Window-based software including word processing, spreadsheets and databases with inclusion of graphic images. Overviews operating systems and graphical user interfaces.

Introduces web design using web development package and design concepts to create and maintain web pages. Covers emerging technologies such as Java script, cascading style sheets, dynamic content, dynamic formatting, and server scripting are covered.

Provides understanding of organizational systems, planning and decision processes and how information is used for decision support in organizations. Quality and decision theory, information theory, and practice essential for providing viable information to the organization. Concepts of IS for competitive advantage, data as a resource, IS and IT planning and implementation, Total Quality Management (TQM) and reengineering, project management and development of systems, and end-user computing.

A broad overview of programming techniques, programming rules, basic I/O techniques and programming methods.  A variety of programming languages will be introduced, including but not limited to Visual Basic, SQL Reporting, and Object Oriented Programming.

Introduction to game programming. Create customized game applications. Explanations include interface and required elements, game design, drawing graphics, player and computer actions, and logic required to create an effective game.