Online Undergraduate Certificate in Enterprise Web Applications

This course introduces students to writing computer programs. The class presents the principles of structured programming using the Python® language, one of the most increasingly preferred languages for programming today. Because of its ease of use, it is ideal as a first programming language and runs on both the PC and Macintosh platforms. The course is designed for people without previous programming experience who do not necessarily plan on becoming professional programmers. However, the knowledge gained in the class can be applied later to other languages such as C and Java®. Participants learn to solve problems logically by breaking them into smaller pieces, which can then be solved. The course uses standard Python to afford a more interactive experience. Topics include: introduction to computing - how does a computer work?; input and output - getting information to and from the user; variables and expressions - performing arithmetic; data statements - reading information from inside the program; text files - reading information from other files; arrays - groups of variables; debugging - finding errors in your program; graphics; and formatting - changing how things look on the screen. Python® is a registered trademark of the Python Software Foundation. JavaScript® is a registered trademark of Oracle America, Inc.

This course is a study and application of the principles and concepts of Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) as it is implemented in the world of Java®; including inheritance, encapsulation, and polymorphism. It appraises the processes and practices used to develop IT solutions that are reusable, modular, and small; all of which are popular objectives in the world of IT management. This course explores the inheritance (is a), containment (has a), and collaboration (use a) relationships; and examines the major packages in the Java Class Library, strings, arrays, classes; instantiation, properties, methods, constructor methods, method overloading, method overriding, inheritance modifiers, access modifiers, interfaces, and packages. This course also assesses exception handling with the use of “try,” “catch,” and “finally.” Students must have access to the latest edition of the Java Development Kit. This software is not provided by the course material grant and must be purchased/provided by the student. (Prerequisites: ENGR200 or ENTD380) Java® is a registered trademark of Oracle America, Inc.

This course focuses on the concepts and principles of designing, developing, and deploying N-Tier Java® based enterprise web applications. It examines the architectures, the process, the Java Servlet life cycle, and the practices for developing and deploying Java Server Pages (JSP), Java Servlets, and JavaBeans based enterprise web applications. This course also explores the concepts of Java Database Connectivity (JDBC), connection pooling, exception handling, data integrity, and transaction controls. It assesses the impact of enterprise web architectures and applications on global ecommerce and economies. Students must have access to the latest edition of the Java Development Kit, J2EE Development Kit, and Apache Tomcat. This software is not provided by the course material grant and must be purchased/provided by the student. (Prerequisite: ENTD381) Java® is a registered trademark of Oracle America, Inc.

This course studies the major advancements in database technology that have taken place in recent years. The class will introduce students without a prior background in Microsoft Access® to basic concepts and will cover advanced topics as well. The course offers both conceptual and hands-on material in database management, enabling students to have improved comprehension and retention of course material. Note: Software for this course is not provided by the course material grant and must be purchased/provided by students. Note for Mac users: Access 2019 and older do not work on the Mac OS. The University recommends using Windows OS, even on Mac. If a Mac OS must be used, it is recommended that students install Windows on Parallels (purchased separately) and install Access 2019 on the Windows OS via Parallels. Microsoft Access is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation. Microsoft Access® is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation.

This course introduces students to website development through a combination of readings and hands-on development exercises. This course covers coding with Hypertext Markup Language 5 (HTML5), website development essentials, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), graphical elements, hyperlinks, HTML table creation, web forms, video, audio and image techniques, website development for business, and website publishing and maintenance. Fundamentals of JavaScript® programming are also introduced in this course. Students will need access to a web browser such as Microsoft Edge Firefox, or Google Chrome. Microsoft Edge, Firefox, or Google Chrome are not provided by the course material grant and must be purchased/provided by students. To succeed in this course, students will also need basic computer knowledge such as creating files and folders, downloading and uploading files, creating zipped files, and working with a text editor such as Notepad++. JavaScript® is a registered trademark of Oracle America, Inc.

This course expands on the topics introduced in Web Development Fundamentals (WEBD121). This course introduces students to fundamental JavaScript® programming concepts, such as variables and data, functions, program flow control (branching and iterating), the JavaScript object model (window, document, image, history, location, and navigator objects), and JavaScript language objects (String, Array, Date, and Math objects). This course also addresses the development of interactive forms with JavaScript, cookies and JavaScript security, frame control with JavaScript, and custom JavaScript object creation. This course partially covers the CIW JavaScript Specialist curriculum needed to pursue the CIW JavaScript Specialist certification. (Prerequisite: WEBD121) Students must have access to a web browser such as Microsoft Edge or Firefox. This software is not provided by the course material grant and must be purchased/provided by the student. JavaScript® is a registered trademark of Oracle America, Inc.