934 PHP WEB PROGRAMMING
Credit 2.0/year Grades 11 - 12

The internet is easily the most widely used communication medium in existence. Web pages and the information they contain have changed drastically since the beginning of the internet. Today most web pages have dynamic date that their visitors can interact with to get what they are looking for. Students will get experience designing, developing and testing php scripts like those used on most interactive web sites. This will include databases, message boards and extensible add-ons to websites similar to a Facebook app.
This is a programming class, not a web design class. Completing this course will grant student hands-on experience to allow them to create their own php scripts to serve users the interactive data they want.
*Pending DCC Approval Available only at the Pankow Center

917 PROGRAMMING (Visual Basic.NET) - M
Credit 2.0/year Grades 10 - 11 - 12

Recommended courses: Two years English, Math and Science. This course is designed to provide students with the fundamental understanding of detailed Visual Basic programming language. It will be covering logic, syntax, input/output layout,
testing, database interaction, debugging and documentation with a heavy emphasis on problem solving. Students will learn how to interact with their customers or superiors, design interfaces for business applications and code simple games. Students will also learn how to utilize databases with their applications in order to create a viable, working program for their final project. Visual Basic is one of the most common languages used for simple games and business applications as well as for scripting, web development and MS-Office macros. Any student is welcome, whether they have previous programming experience or not. Programming will start with the basics and work our way up from there.
NOTE: Successful completion of this course fulfills the high school graduation requirement for a credit in Visual, Performing or Applied Arts.
Externship eligible program. Available only at the Pankow Center

931 PROGRAMMING for XBOX360 - M
Credit 2.0/year Grades 10 - 11 - 12
Recommended courses: Algebra, Biology, 2 years English. As technology evolves and video gaming becomes a more prevalent form of entertainment, more creative video game designers are becoming necessary in the workforce. This course is designed to provide students with the fundamental understanding of the Visual C# programming language. It will be covering logic, syntax, input/output layout, testing, database interaction, debugging and documentation with a heavy emphasis on problem solving. The bulk of the programming will be done with an emphasis on video game design, specifically for the Microsoft XBOX360 console system. Students will learn how to interact with their customers or superiors, design and test simple puzzle games to more complex adventure type games. This course will cover everything from design to coding and finally testing. Students will have the opportunity to upload their projects to XBOX Live Creators’ Club, and if they are popular enough, to XBOX live Marketplace where they could be purchased and played by millions of XBOX users, earning the student national recognition. Any student is welcome, whether they have previous programming experience or not. Program will start with the basic and work their way up from there.
NOTE: Successful completion of this course fulfills the high school graduation requirement for a credit in Visual, Performing or Applied Arts.
Externship eligible program Available only at the Pankow Center
M - Math related credit