Computer Science   

Learn foundational artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning knowledge in this introductory course. You will obtain a firm understanding of the science behind creating computer systems, the definition and history of machine learning, including the problem it is trying to solve, program languages, popular algorithms used, and the different types of machine learning.

The Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Suite will prepare you with a practical knowledge foundation of key definitions, applications, processes, techniques, and more, enabling you to sharpen your knowledge and skills in the fields of AI and machine learning.

Introduction to Artificial Intelligence

This course will introduce you to various forms of artificial intelligence (AI) and how we interact with AI as consumers in applications like chatbots and recommendation engines. You will see how AI provides analytics in business and consider industries that may be transformed or even disrupted by AI implementations. Next, you will go under the hood to see how computers can "learn" using artificial neural networks and various forms of machine learning. You will review AI applications such as natural language processing, forecasting, and robotics. You will also learn about the AI development process and how AI will affect the workforce. And lastly, you will consider some of the ethical factors in AI deployment.

Introduction to Machine Learning

Machine learning can be used to solve specific kinds of problems when key considerations in selecting data for a machine learning project are implemented properly. You will learn about specific techniques used in supervised, unsupervised, and semi-supervised learning, which applications each type of machine learning is best suited for, and the type of training data each requires.

You will also be able to differentiate offline and online training and predictions, automated machine learning, and how the cloud environment affects machine learning functions. Finally, you will explore some of the most significant areas in the very active area of machine learning research.

Suite bundles are not eligible for partial drops or refunds. Transfers to other open sessions of the same course are available. Please refer to your school for additional details regarding drops, transfers, and refunds on Suite bundles. Courses should be taken two months apart to avoid overlapping.

Requirements:

Hardware Requirements:

• This course can be taken on either a PC or Mac.

Software Requirements:

• PC: Windows 8 or later.
• Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
• Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
• Adobe Acrobat Reader.
• Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Other:

• Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

Instructional Material Requirements:

The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.

This course bundle will provide you with a foundation of practical knowledge on artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning. You will begin with the science behind AI computer systems, which can perform tasks that typically require human intelligence, and AI ethics, applications, and more. Then you will move on to a more thorough look at machine learning, the problem it is trying to solve, and specific techniques and applications used in supervised, unsupervised, and semi-supervised learning.

1. Introduction to Artificial Intelligence
   1. Introduction to Artificial Intelligence
   2. Artificial Intelligence in Business Today
   3. Machine Learning
   4. Neural Networks and Deep Learning
   5. Computer Vision
   6. Natural Language Processing
   7. Time Series Forecasting
   8. Robotics
   9. Implementing AI
   10. AI and the Workforce
   11. AI Ethics
   12. The Future of AI
2. Introduction to Machine Learning
   1. Introduction to Machine Learning
   2. Which Problems Can Machine Learning Solve?
   3. The Machine Learning Pipeline
   4. Working with Data
   5. Supervised Learning: Regression
   6. Supervised Learning: Classification
   7. Ensemble Methods
   8. Unsupervised Learning
   9. Semi-Supervised Learning
   10. Reinforcement Learning
   11. Building and Deploying Machine Learning Apps
   12. Beyond Machine Learning

What you will learn

• Define artificial intelligence (AI)
• Describe the technological origins and general history of AI
• Ways AI can transform and disrupt certain industries
• How the relationship between humans and AI works
• Differentiate between fictional and real-life applications of AI.
• Data preparation considerations for machine learning projects
• Simple regression and classification models and provide examples
• The process and tools required to deploy machine learning models

How you will benefit

• Understand how ethical issues related to AI may impact companies and how to handle this
• Explain the driving forces behind the current wave of AI research and development to people not familiar with its capabilities
• Provide value to companies in many industries by understanding how AI technology advances will affect businesses and workers in the future and what to do about it
• Identify business needs in order to scale a machine learning operation, and which areas are suitable
• Recognize if your needs can be accomplished with cloud-based or outsourced systems and which training data to leverage
• Make suggestions regarding the scope of taking on a machine learning endeavor

David Iseminger

David Iseminger is an author and technology veteran with expertise in computing, networking, wireless and cloud technologies, data and analytics, artificial intelligence, and blockchain. While with Microsoft, David worked on early versions of Windows and its core networking infrastructure, transmission protocols, security, data visualizations, and multiple emerging cloud technologies. David is passionate about education, serving as a School Board director for over ten years, advocating at state and federal levels for increased learning standards, and has taught over 40,000 students through multiple technology courses. He has an awarded patent in Artificial Intelligence (AI) object detection and social posting methodologies. He is the founder and CEO of the blockchain company that created IronWeave, the unlimited scale blockchain platform, based on his patent-pending blockchain innovations and inventions.

Master the essentials of programming in Java and XML. Learn object-oriented programming and user interface design in the Java programming language. Learn to control formatting, display graphics, and manage documents in XML.

Even if you've never written a single line of programming code, the courses in this bundle will teach you to create many practical and sophisticated computer programs using both Java and XML.

In Introduction to Java Programming, you'll start with the basics of program design and go on to write your own programs that perform input and output, calculations, decision making, and loops. Build your knowledge and confidence with easy-to-understand examples and plenty of skill-building exercises. By the time we're done, you'll be comfortable with Java programming and ready for more!

Intermediate Java Programming will deepen your understanding of object-oriented programming in Java and help you build sophisticated GUI programs that read and write data files and present information to the user with windows, menus, buttons, text boxes, and more. Organize information using multiple classes in Java's class hierarchy using inheritance. Explore some of the hundreds of classes that are built into the Java language. Over this course, you'll build several complete applications that combine these concepts.

XML is today's most popular way to store and send information. In Introduction to XML, you'll master the essentials of XML through easy-to-follow, real-world examples. Even if you've never tried computer programming, you'll discover how quickly you can learn to produce powerful code and experience how much fun programming can be!

Suite bundles are not eligible for partial drops or refunds. Transfers to other open sessions of the same course are available. Please refer to your school for additional details regarding drops, transfers, and refunds on Suite bundles.

Requirements:

Hardware Requirements:

• This course must be taken on a PC. It is not suitable for Macs unless you have a Windows emulator such as Parallels installed.

Software Requirements:

• PC: Windows 8 or newer.
• Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge is also compatible.
• Adobe Acrobat Reader.
• Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.
• Microsoft's free Visual Studio Express or Visual Studio Community 2013 through 2019 versions. You'll install this Visual Studio software during Lesson 1.

Other:

• Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

Instructional Material Requirements:

The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.

Introduction to Java Programming

• Windows 8 or newer
• macOS and Linux will also work
• You will also need a working copy of the most recent versions of the Java Development Kit (JDK) and BlueJ (free downloads). Download and installation instructions are available in Lesson 4.

Intermediate Java Programming

• Java SE (Standard Edition) Development Kit (JDK) Version 5 or later, from Sun Microsystems (software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins)
• Windows 8 or newer
• macOS and Linux will also work

Introduction to XML

• Microsoft's free Visual Studio Express with Update 3 for Windows Desktop 2013 or 2012 versions, and Windows 8 or newer. You'll install this Visual Studio Express software during Lesson 1. Students using Visual Studio 2010 will be supported in the Discussion Areas.
• This course must be taken on a PC. It is not suitable for Macs unless you have a Windows emulator such as Parallels installed.

Even if you've never written a single line of programming code, the courses in this bundle will teach you to create many practical and sophisticated computer programs using both Java and XML. In Introduction to Java Programming, you'll start with the basics of program design and go on to write your own programs that perform input and output, calculations, decision making, and loops. Intermediate Java Programming will deepen your understanding of object-oriented programming in Java and help you build sophisticated GUI programs that read and write data files and present information to the user with windows, menus, buttons, text boxes, and more. In Introduction to XML, you'll explore all the main XML techniques—XPath, XSL, schemas, namespaces, DOM and SAX. You'll learn how to write XML documents and programs to manage any kind of data using XML.

1. Intermediate Java Programming
   1. Introduction and Java Review
   2. Arrays, Loops, and Using Multiple Classes
   3. File Input and Output
   4. Inheritance and Class Hierarchies
   5. Standalone GUI Applications
   6. Layouts and Multiple GUI Components
   7. GUI Menus
   8. A Working GUI Application: Part 1
   9. A Working GUI Application: Part 2
   10. Java Collections: Part 1
   11. Java Collections: Part 2
   12. Java Collections: Part 3
2. Introduction to Java Programming
   1. Introducing Java
   2. Writing Your First Java Program
   3. Working With Java's Primitive Data Types
   4. Working With Objects
   5. Creating a Program That Makes Calculations
   6. Computer Logic: Writing Programs That Make Decisions
   7. Writing Programs With Loops
   8. Fixing Errors in Java
   9. Three Tools: Debugger, Enumeration, and Switch
   10. Formatting Output and the Java Application Program Interface
   11. Creating Windows and Adding Graphics in Java
   12. Java 2-D Animation
3. Introduction to XML
   1. Creating Your First XML Document
   2. Mastering the Basics of XML Documents
   3. Understanding Computer Programming
   4. Formatting XML With Cascading Style Sheets
   5. Formatting With XSL
   6. Searching With XPath
   7. Transforming XML With XSLT
   8. Validating With Schemas
   9. Exploring XML Graphics
   10. Managing Namespaces
   11. Creating a Homework Quiz Project
   12. Creating a Coin Collection Program

Intermediate Java Programming

• Learn how to save data permanently on a disk by writing it to a sequential data file
• Understand how to organize information using multiple classes in Java's class hierarchy and inheritance
• Explore some of the hundreds of classes that are built into the Java language
• Find out how to create GUI applications using tools like windows, menus, buttons, text boxes, check boxes, scroll bars, and other tools

Introduction to Java Programming

• Learn basic Java programming skills
• Develop knowledge to write your own Java programs
• Gain the skills necessary to integrate input and output, calculations, decision making, and loops

Introduction to XML

• Learn all the essential elements of programming - such as variables, loops, and branching
• Explore all the main XML techniques - XPath, XSL, schemas, namespaces, DOM, and SAX
• Learn to present raw data attractively and efficiently in browsers using XSL style sheets
• Discover how to reuse basic code to create any kind of XML data management program

Brian Hall

Brian Hall is an engineer and AI programmer at Midway Amusement Games. He currently works on advanced AI algorithms for an upcoming action-adventure console title. He has also designed and written parametetric airport generation software for SimAuthor Inc, as well as a real-time CLOD terrain system using real-world satellite imagery and elevation data. Previously, Hall was a senior engineer at Accurate Automation Corporation, where he developed real-time learning systems for detecting pilot-induced oscillations in aircraft.

Richard Mansfield

Richard Mansfield is a best-selling author and widely recognized expert on computer programming. He holds a master's degree in English from the University of California, Santa Barbara. He has written numerous articles and columns on computer topics, and was the editor of Compute! Magazine. In addition, he has authored or co-authored 44 books, including the best sellers Machine Language for Beginners (Compute!) and The Visual Guide to Visual Basic (Ventana). His more recent titles include Creating Web Pages for Dummies (co-authored, Wiley), XML for Dummies: All-in-One Desktop Reference (co-authored, Wiley), Mastering VBA for Office 2019 (Sybex), and Programming: A Beginner's Guide (McGraw-Hill). Richard's books have sold more than 600,000 copies worldwide and have been translated into 12 languages.

Learn Java programming, one of the most widely used computer languages, in this discounted series of courses.

Intro to Java Programming

If you want to learn computer programming but don't have any prior experience, you'll enjoy a tour of Java, one of the most widely used computer languages in the world. It's a breeze to learn in a friendly and supportive environment. Start with the basics of programming and go on to write your own programs and integrate input and output, calculations, decision making, and loops. Build your knowledge and confidence with easy-to-understand examples and plenty of skill-building exercises. Whether you just want to try it out to see if you like it or plan on doing more with Java, this is a great place to start.

Intermediate Java Programming

Deepen your understanding of Java programming, and start writing programs that are more sophisticated and professional. Learn how to save data permanently on a disk by writing it to a sequential data file. See how to read the file to get the data back and process it. Organize information using multiple classes in Java's class hierarchy and inheritance. Explore some of the hundreds of classes that are built into the Java language. Find out how to create GUI applications in Java using tools like windows, menus, buttons, text boxes, check boxes, scroll bars, and other GUI tools.

Series bundles are not eligible for partial drops or refunds. Transfers to other open sessions of the same course are available. Please refer to your school for additional details regarding drops, transfers, and refunds on Series bundles.

Requirements:

Hardware Requirements:

• This course can be taken on either a PC or Mac.

Software Requirements:

• PC: Windows 8 or later.
• Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
• Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox is preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
• Adobe Acrobat Reader.
• Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.
• You will also need a working copy of the most recent versions of the Java Development Kit (JDK) and BlueJ (free downloads). Download and installation instructions will be available in the course.

Other:

• Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

Instructional Material Requirements:

The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.

You can learn valuable programming skills with no prior experience. The courses in this series are designed to help you learn Java, one of the world's most widely used computer programming languages. Discover the basics of programming with this user-friendly language and gain confidence through practice and skill-building exercises. By the end of the series, you will be writing more sophisticated and professional programs using Java!

Brian Hall

Brian Hall is an engineer and AI programmer at Midway Amusement Games. He currently works on advanced AI algorithms for an upcoming action-adventure console title. He has also designed and written parametetric airport generation software for SimAuthor Inc, as well as a real-time CLOD terrain system using real-world satellite imagery and elevation data. Previously, Hall was a senior engineer at Accurate Automation Corporation, where he developed real-time learning systems for detecting pilot-induced oscillations in aircraft.

SQL is one of the most requested skills from today's data-driven employers. Learn the coding language in these easy to follow online courses.

The SQL Series will help you gain a full understanding of this universal programming language. You'll start by learning key concepts and move on to more advanced topics as you progress through the lessons. By the end of the series, you'll have a solid working knowledge of SQL.

Start with the key concepts of SQL as you learn about the basic structure of relational databases and how to write simple and complex SQL statements. You'll learn to write queries to create tables; retrieve data from single or multiple tables; delete, insert, and update data in a database; gather significant statistics from data stored in a database; and more. Your new skills with databases will enhance your competitiveness in the technical fields of software development and database administration.

Series bundles are not eligible for partial drops or refunds. Transfers to other open sessions of the same course are available. Please refer to your school for additional details regarding drops, transfers, and refunds on Series bundles.

Series bundles are not eligible for partial drops or refunds. Transfers to other open sessions of the same course are available. Please refer to your school for additional details regarding drops, transfers, and refunds on Series bundles.

Requirements:

Hardware Requirements:

• This course must be taken on a PC. Macs are not compatible.
• Dual monitors are helpful but are not required.

Software Requirements:

• PC: Windows 8 or later.
• Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
• Adobe Acrobat Reader.
• Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins. Student will install the required software in the course.

Other:

• Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.
• Necessary rights (local administrative rights) to install programs on the computer.

Instructional Material Requirements:

The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.

• SQL Server Express
• SQL Server Management Studio

Gain a solid working knowledge of the most powerful and widely used database programming language in the world. This Structured Query Language (SQL) series help you master the fundamentals of SQL and more advanced topics through hands-on practice and programming exercises. You will even learn several real-world applications for SQL and gain valuable skills to enhance your resume.

1. Section 1
   1. Introduction to Database Design and SQL
   2. SQL Server
   3. Retrieving Data Result-Sets
   4. Sorting Data
   5. Designing SQL Data Tables
   6. Designing Data Rows
   7. Getting Data From Two Tables
   8. Retrieving Data From Multiple Tables
   9. Keeping the Database Up to Date
   10. Aggregate Functions
   11. SQL Views
   12. Maximize Database Integrity and Performance
2. Section 2
   1. SQL Review
   2. Joining Multiple Tables
   3. Filtering Rows
   4. Grouping and Summarizing Rows
   5. Subqueries
   6. Tables and Data Maintenance
   7. Unions and Other Joins
   8. Using String and Date Functions
   9. Stored Procedures
   10. Indexes and Views
   11. Triggers
   12. SQL Server Management Studio

Mava Wilson

Mava Wilson, Ph.D., is a professor with more than 28 years of teaching experience. While she specializes in Information Systems (IS), she has taught several computer science topics, including basic computer literacy, programming, database design, and SQL. She holds a Ph.D. and master's degree in computing technology from Nova Southeastern University, as well as a bachelor's in administrative systems from Radford University.

Learn how to write Windows applications and programs using the Visual Basic programming language.

Introduction to Visual Basic

Visual Basic is the most widely used programming language for creating Windows applications. Why? Because it's easy to learn, and doesn't require you to memorize difficult commands like other programming languages. In this course, you'll learn how to write Windows applications and programs using the Visual Basic programming language and the Visual Basic development environment.

Creating a Windows application ordinarily requires you to write lengthy and complex code. But, as you'll see, the Visual Basic development environment relieves you of this task. Instead, it enables you to create the application program and its components literally with the click of a button or menu item. It even writes all of the necessary code to get the application started for you, which you can then view and fine-tune.

Over the course of 12 lessons, you'll learn the building blocks of programming, including using variables to store data, control structures, and loops. You'll find out how to use the large function library built into Visual Basic, including the .NET Framework, as well as how to write and use your own functions. You'll also see how to use Windows' large and varied library of controls and how to access files and handle errors. Finally, since Windows applications are event-driven and everything in Visual Basic is treated as a programmable object, you'll learn about event-driven and object-oriented programming—concepts that are important not just in Visual Basic, but in other programming languages as well.

Intermediate Visual Basic

Why is Visual Basic the most widely used programming language for creating Windows applications? Because it's easier to learn and faster to use than most other programming languages.

If you're a VB programmer who wants to go beyond the introductory level to create the sophisticated and powerful programs business users need, this course is for you. As we focus on database applications, you'll learn the in-demand programming skills you need to get new work in the business world.

We'll begin by discussing how to enrich the graphical user interface with custom menus and toolbars. Next, we'll explore multiple form applications, starting with built-in dialog controls, and then turning to helper forms and Multiple Document Interface applications.

After that, we'll deepen your understanding of databases. You'll find out how to access and modify data with data-bound controls, ADO .NET, and Structured Query Language (SQL). And we'll finish up with a survey of other areas you might be interested in studying, including information on additional SQL functionality, web applications, and XML.

Series bundles are not eligible for partial drops or refunds. Transfers to other open sessions of the same course are available. Please refer to your school for additional details regarding drops, transfers, and refunds on Series bundles.

Requirements:

Hardware Requirements:

• This course is not suitable for Macs unless they have Windows installed.

Software Requirements:

• PC: Windows 8 or later.
• Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge is also compatible.
• Adobe Acrobat Reader.
• Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.
• Visual Studio 2015 Community Edition.
• Visual Studio 2010 can also be used if needed.

Other:

• Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

Instructional Material Requirements:

The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.

Visual Basic is the most widely used programming language for creating Windows applications because it's easy to learn, and this series will teach you the skills you need to get started. You will learn the building blocks of programming in Visual Basic and event-driven and object-oriented programming concepts that are important in other programming languages. By the end of the series, you will have the tools you need to create sophisticated and powerful programs that business users need.

Jeffrey A. Kent

Jeffrey A. Kent is a Professor of Computer Science, teaching both traditional and online classes. He has taught a number of computer programming languages, including C, C++, Java, and Assembly. He has authored several computer programming books on different programming languages including Visual Basic, C++ and C#. He's also an attorney, and has combined both careers by writing applications for law firms.