Computer Applications

Coordinator
:
    Charles R. Crowell, Ph.D.
    Dept. Tel. (574) 631-7615

The Program of Studies. The computer applications sequence is designed specifically for arts and letters students and as a second major only. This major is composed of a cross-disciplinary sequence of courses that:
(1) Allows the opportunity to become familiar with the world of computer technology
(2) Gives working experience in computer languages
(3) Gives substantial programming experience in a number of areas
(4) Increases job opportunities upon graduation.

The sequence is designed to show the relevance of computer technology to human problem-solving, and to demonstrate the use of computer applications in traditional areas of humanistic concern and interest.

Course Descriptions. The following course descriptions give the number and title of each course. Lecture hours per week, laboratory hours per week, and semester credit hours are in parentheses. The University reserves the right to withdraw any course without sufficient registration.
CRNs for independent study courses may be obtained from the department office, from the Summer Session office, or from insideND.
 
CAPP 30380. Web Development: XHTML and Java Script  CANCELLED 06/04/08
3 credits, Barger (5-0-3)
8:55 a.m.-10:15 a.m. MTWR 6/17–7/31
CRN 3786 ; ID # CAPP 30380 01
Last “add” date: 6/22
“Drop” dates: refund, 6/26; last, 7/10
Students will study materials necessary to construct and maintain World Wide Web pages. They will learn the basics of the Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), a scripting language for formatting Web pages. They will also learn Java, a secure object-oriented language that can be used for stand-alone applications or for applets that provide client-side processing within Web pages. In the Java section, the course will concentrate on applets. Learning activities will be done online. These activities will include laboratory assignments, a Web page project, and HTML and Java examinations. The object of the course is not to produce expert-level programmers in HTML and Java, but to provide a basic level of skills in these languages so that graduates of the course will be able to work knowledgeably with future clients, corporate analysts, and professional programmers.
 
CAPP 45565. Internship
3 credits, Berzai (V-V-3)
CRN 2507; ID # CAPP 45565
Permission of instructor required.
This encompasses working with various civic, public, and or private organizations using acquired computer applications knowledge and skills. Credit is given only if work is done in the information systems area of an organization.
 
CAPP 47567. Special Studies
Variable credits, Berzai (V-V-V)
ID # CAPP 47567
Individually designed coursework between a student and the advisor in his/her first major or in the Computer Applications Program constitute a special topic. This involves working with a faculty member, ND department, or an outside firm to do either programming or working with multimedia software.