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MS2667 - Introduction to Programming

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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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Upcoming classes

	Number	Class Date	Location	Length	Cost	Sign up
	MS2667	Feb 21, 2012 - Feb 23, 2012	Springfield	3 days	$1395.00	Register

Prerequisites

Basic familiarity with using a computer, such as browsing the Internet or using a word-processing application

Detailed Class Syllabus

Introduction to Computer Programs

Overview of Software Development

Phases in the Execution of a Computer Program

Overview of Problem-Solving Techniques

Overview of Program Types

Introduction to Scripting

Using Web Scripting

Using Macro Scripting

Using Windows Scripting

Using Data and Variables

Using Variables

Using Operators

Using Programming Syntax

Using Program Logic

Using Branching

Using Loops

Identifying Logic Errors

Using Procedures and Functions

Using Procedures

Using Functions

Introduction to Developing a User Interface

Designing a User Interface

Building a User Interface

Introduction to Working with Data

Introduction to Managing Data

Using the Entity Relationship Model

Sorting Data by Using Keys

Using XML

Programming Approaches

Using the Procedural Programming Approach

Using the Object-Oriented Programming Approach

Introduction to the Software Development Process

Software Development Phases

Introduction to the Unified Modeling Language

Developing Use-Case Diagrams

Examining Other UML Diagrams

Where Do We Go From Here?

Looking Back

Looking Forward