This course is a hands-on introduction to computer science for non-CS majors by way of learning how to build interesting, interactive, and programmed webpages. We do not use any drag-and-drop software for this purpose, but rather we learn to build webpages using the basics of HTML and the programming language PHP. Applications of topics in a wide variety of disciplines will culminate in a final term project designed and implemented by the student. [4 semester credits] Referring to knowledge is power quote we want to encourage and inspire you to take the course and get new skills in computer technologies.

This course is an intermediate course in website development and engineering for the computer programming student. Topics include programmatical website design and engineering, database design and implementation, database-driven web systems, and e-commerce solutions. [4 semester credits]

The goal of this course will be a student project which is a functioning database-driven web store mechanism. The student will choose the type of object they wish to sell, and culminate the course with a functioning store with e-commerce capabilities.

Object-Oriented Programming in C++ is taught using Trolltech's multi-platform Qt library and other open-source libraries and tools. Emphasis is placed on program design and code re-use. Topics include: encapsulation, inheritance and polymorphism, UML, refactoring, parent-child relationships, properties, event- driven programming, test cases, regular expressions, constraints, XML, design patterns, and graphical user interfaces. We deal with some operating system and programming environment issues and also with code packaging. C++ is a very large language, so we do not attempt to cover it all. Instead we work with a carefully selected subset of language elements that permits students to exploit the powerful Qt libraries and write robust, idomatic, and interesting code. By the end of the course, the student should have a good command of C++, facility using and building libraries, an understanding and appreciation of the design patterns that we covered, and a well-established discipline of refactoring and code reuse. [4 semester credits]