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Eligibility Criteria

High School Diploma, GED Or Equiv. International Education

Credit Hours

36 Hours

Course Duration

6 Months (Self-Paced) Program

Courses Offered

6

Courses Offered In UNDERGRADUATE DIPLOMA

  • Courses Name

  • Courses Description

  • Credit Hours

  • Introduction to Programming Language

  • This course provides you with practical examples of how the C programming language can be used with small, fast programs, similar to the programming used by large game developers such as Nintendo. If you want a one-stop-source for C programming, this course is it.

  • 6 Credits

  • Introduction to Computer Science

  • This course will engage you by relating core topics to their real-world applications. It is written in a comfortable & informal manner to maintain interest and enhance learning.

  • 6 Credits

  • Computer Science Ethics

  • Computers and computer networks formulate an information age in which traditional ethical questions are reexamined and new questions arise concerning moral standards for human behavior. This course presents a clear and concise introduction to the ethical and social issues sparked by our ever-growing information society at the local and global level.

  • 6 Credits

  • Introduction to Data Structures

  • This course provides an in-depth exploration and analysis of a broad range of topics regarding the ethical implications of widespread use of computer technology. The approach is normative while also exposing you to alternative ethical stances.

  • 6 Credits

  • Introduction to Operating Systems

  • Open-source operating systems, virtual machines, and clustered computing are among the leading fields of operating systems and networking that are rapidly changing. This course helps you master the fundamental concepts of operating systems while preparing yourself for today’s emerging developments.

  • 6 Credits

  • Fundamentals of Database Systems

  • This easy-to-read course provides quick lessons on relational database terminology and normalization with very little effort. It thorough covers Oracle's SQL and PL/SQL and introduction to advanced SQL topics. This course emphasizes math models, design issues, relational algebra, and relational calculus.

  • 6 Credits
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Introduction to Programming Language

Topics Covered in This Course:
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Introduction to computers, programs,
    Primitive data types and operations
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Selection statements
    Loops
  In Section 3 of this exam you will be evaluated on below listed topics:
    Functions
    Arrays
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Pointers and c-strings
    Recursion
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Objects and classes
    More on objects and classes
    Inheritance and polymorphism
    File input and output
    Operator overloading
    Exception handling

Introduction to Computer Science

Topics Covered in This Course:
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
    A brief history of computing
    Software tools for techies
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Computer architecture
    Numbering systems and data representation
  In Section 3 of this exam you will be evaluated on below listed topics:
    Operating systems
    Networks
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
    The internet
    Database fundamentals
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Data structures
    File structures
    Programming
    Software engineering
    Computing security ethics
    Emerging technologies

Computer Science Ethics

Topics Covered in This Course:
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Catalysts for change
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Introduction to ethics
  In Section 3 of this exam you will be evaluated on below listed topics:
    - networking
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Intellectual property
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
    - privacy
    Computer and network security
    Computer reliability
    Work and wealth
    Professional ethics

Introduction to Data Structures

Topics Covered in This Course:
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Software engineering principles and c++ classes
    Object-oriented design -ood- and c++
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Pointers and array-based lists
    Standard template library -stl-
  In Section 3 of this exam you will be evaluated on below listed topics:
    Linked lists
    Recursion
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Stacks
    Queues
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Search algorithms
    Sorting algorithms
    Binary trees
    Graphs
    Standard template library -stl- ii

Introduction to Operating Systems

Topics Covered in This Course:
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Introducing operating systems
    Memory management: early systems
    Memory management: virtual memory
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Processor management
    Process management
    Concurrent processes
  In Section 3 of this exam you will be evaluated on below listed topics:
    Device management
    File management
    Network organization concepts
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Management of network functions
    Security and ethics
    System management
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Ms-dos operating systems
    Windows operating systems

Fundamentals of Database Systems

Topics Covered in This Course:
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Database concepts: a relational approach.
    Database design: data modeling and normalization.
    Oracle 9i: an overview.
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Oracle tables: data definition language -ddl-.
    Working with tables: data manipulation and retrieval.
  In Section 3 of this exam you will be evaluated on below listed topics:
    Working with tables: functions and grouping.
    Multiple tables: joins and set operators.
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Subqueries: nested queries.
    Advanced features: objects, transactions, and data control.
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Pl/sql: a programming language.
    More on pl/sql: control structures and embedded sql.
    Cursors and exceptions.
    Pl/sql composite data types: records, tables, and varrays.
    Pl/sql named blocks: procedure, function, package, and trigger.
    Connecting to oracle database: jdbc, sqlj.
    Oracle 9i architecture and administration.