COURSE INFORMATION

Course Relevance: Successful Information Technology workers must possess a fundamental understanding of computer information systems and basic problem solving techniques. In general, they need to understand how to define a problem and how to propose, develop, test and evaluate problem solutions. In particular, they need to understand how computers, computer programs and computer information systems can be used to solve particular business problems.

Required Materials and Supplies:
None:

Microsoft Express Editions Downloads

Learning Outcomes:
The intention is for the student to be able to: Convert business problems into programmable solutions via basic top-down, step-wise design techniques

• Use Web Development to implement and test the solutions
• Effectively communicate and operate within a team development environment
• Identify the basic elements of Web Development and Design
• Define and utilize the common principles of structured programming

Learning PACT Statement: Butler prepares students to be principled, productive individuals who are responsible, involved lifelong learners. To accomplish this goal Butler has established a Learning PACT for the skills that learners need during their career and has integrated PACT skill-building activities and assessments through a variety of program coursework, extra curricular activities, and other learning opportunities.

The BCCC Learning PACT consists of:

P = Personal Development Skills

A= Analytical Thinking Skills

C= Communication Skills

T= Technological Skills

The Learning PACT Skills are vital for any adult to function successfully in the ever changing world of the 21st century. Butler expects learners to be full partners in the learning process and as such to assume primary responsibility for their own choices.

Learning PACT Skills Developed and/or Documented in this course:
Primary skills developed and documented:

Teamwork
Through the study of project management and the use of project development teams, the student will demonstrate teamwork skills.

Problem Solving
Through the use of standard algorithmic design techniques in the development of their Visual Basic programming projects, the student will demonstrate problem solving skills.

Writing
Through the delivery of a variety of required program design documents, the student will demonstrate skill in technical writing.

Student Engagement Expectation: Butler Community College expects students to be engaged in the learning process. Engaged students are motivated, prepared for class, interact inside and outside of class with other students and faculty, and take responsibility for their own learning.