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  • 2.00 Credits

    Fall-Spring-Summer Semesters In this core curriculum course, the students will develop the necessary research skills to locate, evaluate, and present information for their courses and for their careers. They will learn professional use of many electronic communication and presentation tools, legal and ethical use of information in all media formats, and navigation of the York College network, Schmidt Library resources, and the World Wide Web. 2 credit hours.
  • 0.00 Credits

    Fall-Spring Semesters IFS100 is a surrogate for a computer competency exam. Students are required to pass all components of the competency exam within the first 30 credits; otherwise, they are required to take IFS105 within their first 30 credits. The exam covers fundamental concepts of Microsoft Windows and the Microsoft Office applications of Word, Excel and PowerPoint. The exam will be given four times during a semester. Students are encouraged to practice for this exam and materials and instructions will be provided via the normal textbook buying procedures. Mandatory pass/fail grading. 0 credit hours.
  • 3.00 Credits

    Fall Semester Introduces students to programming in the Windows environment using the BASIC family of languages. Windows concepts that are covered include programming forms, command buttons, drop-down and list boxes, labels, text boxes, and other controls. BASIC programming features that are covered include variables, control statements, data validation, arrays, and file processing. Other topics include designing event-based programs, flowcharting, structure charts, and object-oriented concepts. Prerequisite: Successful completion of IFS100 or IFS105. 3 credit hours.
  • 3.00 Credits

    Spring Semester An introduction to the Information Systems function as a "data-based" management function. The students will be introduced to Database Management Systems and learn SQL to an advanced level. Students will also be introduced to the notions of IS problem solving and working with user groups to create data based solutions, the issues related to large data sets, and the concepts of TPS, MIS, DSS through data-based projects. Prerequisite: Successful completion of IFS100 or (and) IFS105. 3 credit hours.
  • 3.00 Credits

    Fall Semester This course introduces software engineering through problem solving and computer programming. Programming techniques covered by this course include modularity, abstraction, top-down design, specifications, documentation, debugging, and testing. Topics are introduced through projects in the C# language. The core material for this course includes syntax, logic, mathematics, methods, recursion, arrays, strings, records, sorting, file creation and access, database access, Microsoft Windows screen creation, scieintific applications, business applications, and various file conversion techniques. Prerequisite: Successful completion of IFS100 or IFS105. 3 credit hours.
  • 3.00 Credits

    Spring Semester This course continues the development of programming and problem-solving skills, focusing on object-oriented methods such as namespaces, classes, attributes, methods, data abstraction, procedural abstraction, and the creation of dynamic link libraries (dlls). Programming projects for this course use the C# language. The core material for this course builds upon the information gleaned from IFS200. Emphasis is placed on analyzing business problems and creating information system solutions through object-oriented programming techniques. File organizations, storage concepts, database access as well as network utilization are presented. Prerequisites: IFS200 with a grade of 2.0 or higher and completion of MAT120 with a grade of 2.0 or higher. 3 credit hours.
  • 3.00 Credits

    Spring Semesters This course focuses on the planning, design, implementation and maintenance of software systems for facilitating working in teams. Examples of relevant group support systems such as collaborative systems, computer supported collaborative work (CSCW) systems, Group Decision Support Systems (GDSS), email, and video conferencing systems are examined. This course extends some of the concepts taught in IFS105 and introduces new concepts such as peer-to-peer networking, security and privacy of information, and data integrity in a multi-user environment. Prerequisites: Successful completion of IFS100 or IFS105. 3 credit hours.
  • 3.00 Credits

    Spring Semester An introduction to programming in a graphical user interface (GUI) environment using a visual language. GUI concepts covered include advanced programming of forms, command buttons, drop-down and list boxes, labels, text boxes, and other controls. The focus of this course will be the design and analysis of graphical user interfaces using event-based programs and object-oriented concepts. Prerequisite: IFS201 with a grade of 2.0 or higher. 3 credit hours.
  • 3.00 Credits

    Spring Semester This course addresses the ever-expanding need to analyze business processes and develop business-oriented data processing solutions to enhance organizational effectiveness and efficiency. Attention is given to convergence of network technologies as utilized in all types of organizational environments. On-line transaction processing (OLTP) is applied via a number of methodologies such as file access, network access, Internet access and other business dimensionalities. User views, data collection, data processing, information reporting/presentation, and business problem analysis are the core concepts presented in this course. Prerequisite: IFS201 with a grade of 2.0 or higher. 3 credit hours.
  • 3.00 Credits

    Spring Semester This course is an introduction to web-based system development methods. Emphasis will be placed on designing and building data-based solutions to common web-based, interactive e-commerce problems. Languages used include Java, Perl, Visual Basic, ASP, PHP, SQL, Javascript, VBScript, XHTML, CSS or others at the discretion of the instructor. Prerequisite: IFS201 with a grade of 2.0 or higher. 3 credit hours.
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