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CIS122 - Concepts 3
CS233VB
CIS125GA - Game 1
CIS195
CIS197CSP
CIS197HTM - HTML
CIS197WAA - Dreamweaver
CIS197WAG - Web Graphics
CIS197XML - XML

Description:
Computer Concepts 3: An introduction to programming for non-majors. Emphasizes the importance of program design as part of the software development life cycle. Provides examples of well-designed software projects, and introduces the student to effective design techniques. The student is expected to design small programming projects, and implement the designs in a high-level programming language. Structured program construction techniques, data validation and user interface issues are explored as part of an introduction to a high-level language.
Syllabus:
[syllabus] The current version of the syllabus is 2009-2010
Lecture Notes: (available on campus)
Text Information:
Note: This is a custom book and only available from the MHCC bookstore.
	Julia Case Bradley & Anita C Millspaugh. (2009) Programming in Visual Basic 2008, 7th Edition ISBN-13 9780073517209
	Note: a custom eBook is available for $18.97 at https://ebooks.primisonline.com
	Click on the center icon for "Custom eBooks' and click through the steps to find your course/eBook and purchase directly online. You will be prompted to set up a username/password for the eBookstore if you do not already have one. The publisher recommends the online viewing option.

Description:
Intermediate Microsoft Visual Basic Programming: This course serves as an intermediate course for students who have learned the fundamentals of Visual Basic programming. It will provide opportunity for the student to practice and reinforce basic skills as well as develop new ones. The emphasis will be on writing business applications in a business environment using Visual Basic. At course completion, students will be able to develop, test, and deploy applications using a variety of the features of the Visual Basic language. Students will be prepared for the in-depth exploration of Visual Basic language features in Advanced Visual Basic (CS234VB).
Syllabus:
[syllabus] The current version of the syllabus is unavailable
Special Notes: This class is a special production for Winter 2010. Students who have completed CIS122 or CS133JS are eligible for participation in this class.
Text Information:
Note: This class will use the full version of the custom text introduced in CIS122.
	Julia Case Bradley & Anita C Millspaugh. (2009) Programming in Visual Basic 2008, 7th Edition ISBN-13 9780073517209
	Additional material may come from: Julia Case Bradley & Anita C Millspaugh. (2010). Advanced Programming Using Visual Basic 2008, 4th Edition. ISBN-13 9780073517223
	Please note: We are using Visual Studio .NET 2008 software in class.

Description:
Game Design 1: This course introduces students to video game concepts and design. Students build fundamental game scenarios using packaged software such as ALICE to create animated scenes and basic goal seeking games with 3D characters similar to SIMS-style games. Students are exposed to basic techniques (Events) for character (Object) control (register)
Syllabus:
[Syllabus] 2009-2010
Lecture Notes are made available in class.
Text Information:
Second Edition	Dann, W., Cooper, S., & Pausch, R. (2009). Learning to program with Alice - 2/E. Prentice-Hall. ISBN: 013208516X.
	Web Page: [click here]
	Free software is available on-line. Go to Downloads for more information. Click here to order the text from the MHCC Bookstore

Description:
Web Development 1: This course covers the fundamentals of creating well-designed, professional web sites and web pages. It brings together explorations of efficient use of web design, graphics and navigation in a web environment using web site and page design principles, process management, implementation phases and techniques. (register)
Syllabus:
(syllabus) The current version of the syllabus is 2009-2010
Lecture Notes: Lecture Notes are available on campus via the G:/ drive.
Text Information:
No Text Required

Description:
Web Authoring: Client Side Programming This introductory programming course presents the fundamentals of creating dynamic HTML documents using client-side programming techniques such as JavaScript or AJAX. Topics included: variables and data types, syntax, objects and functions (built-in user defined), embedding scripts into HTML documents, security tips and concerns, and using the Document Model (DOM). Note: This class replaces CIS133JS
Syllabus:
(syllabus) The current version of the syllabus is unavailable
Lecture Notes:
Text Information:
	New Perspectives on JavaScript and AJAX, Comprehensive, 2nd Edition (© 2010) Patrick Carey - Carey Associates, Inc. Frank Canovatchel - iTech Web Professionals ISBN-10: 1439044031 ISBN-13: 9781439044032

Description:
Web Authoring: HTML An introductory course which explores the HTML foundation of web page creation. Topics covered in this class include: basic web publication; HTML concepts, text styles, and formatting; and links, lists and imaging. This course also explores the concept and current details of Cascading Style Sheets and their use in formatting HTML documents. (register) Special Note: This class replaces CIS125HTM
Syllabus:
(syllabus) The current version of the syllabus is Spring 2008
Lecture Notes: Lecture Notes are available on Campus on the G:/ drive
Text Information:
	Vicki Cox, Elizabeth Eisner Reding, Lynn Wermers. (2007). HTML Illustrated Complete, Third Edition. ISBN: 0-619-26844-1
	Web Page: http://www.course.com/catalog/downloads.cfm?isbn=0-619-26844-1 Student downloads are available at this site. Click here to order from the bookstore
	Half.com: http://product.half.ebay.com/_W0QQprZ45012735QQcpidZ1288373758

Description:
Web Authoring: Applications This introductory course covers the basics of creating web pages using popular web design software in a PC environment. The course includes basic page creation, format and layout manipulation, basic site navigation, forms and Cascading Style Sheets (CSS). Incorporation of various table styles, images, basic animation and media objects will be covered. Special Note: This class replaces CIS125WAA
Syllabus:
(syllabus) The current version of the syllabus is unavailable
Lecture Notes: Lectures are interactive and project based.
Text Information:
	Sherry Bishop - North Arkansas College in Harrison, Arkansas ISBN-10: 1435441923 ISBN-13: 9781435441927
	Text web site (click)

Description:
Web Authoring: Graphics and Animation This course is an introduction to the concepts, tools and techniques useful for incorporating graphic elements and animation into Web pages. The emphasis of this class is on the principles of good design for page structure and site architecture and organization. Software such as Flash, Fireworks and Photoshop will be utilized in image creation, manipulation, special effects and interactive graphic elements. Special Note: This class replaces CIS125WAG
Syllabus:
[Syllabus] The current version of the syllabus is unavailable
Lecture Notes:
All class lectures are interactive.
Text Information:
(Text is under review)

Description:
Web Authoring: XML This course provides an overview of XML (eXtensible Mark-up Language) and its use for web-based applications common to Internet web-sites. Students will learn how to create a valid XML document, how to work with Namespaces and Schemas, how to incorporate Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), how to use eXtensible Style Sheet Language Transformations (XSLT), how to create element groups and how to create a computational style sheet. Special Note: This class replaces CIS133XML
Syllabus:
(syllabus) The current version of the syllabus is unavailable
Lecture Notes:
Chapter 1	Chapter 2	Chapter 3	Chapter 4	Chapter 5
Tutorial 6	Tutorial 7	Tutorial 8	Tutorial 9	Tutorial 10
Text Information:
		Patrick Carey (2007). New Perspectives on XML. (2ed). Cengage/Course Technology. ISBN-10: 1418860646 ISBN-13: 9781418860646
		Web Page: (click here)
		Powerpoints, student data, and other materials will be available on the Portal or on campus on the G:\ drive.