OPIM 203C: Business Information Systems
Webopedia: Online Dictionary for Computer and Internet Terms
Owned and managed by Jupitermedia Corporation, Webopedia is a free online dictionary for computer and Internet technology related words, phrases, and abbreviations. Webopedia avoids using technical jargon, so even computer novices will have no problem understanding the definitions given by the site. Full-time experienced editors gather information from numerous sources in order to provide each definition in the database. Updated daily, and complete with quick references and a "Term of the Day," this is a very helpful website for OPIM 203C students who are learning the basics about how PCs operate.
CHM: Timeline of Computer History
Provided by the Computer History Museum of Mountain View, California, this timeline presents detailed text and pictures of significant points in the history of computing. Users can browse by year, by major topics, or search for specific keywords. Navigation is very convenient with the help of "Next," "Previous," and "More About..." options on each page. The timeline begins at 1945 but unfortunately ends at 1990.
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OPIM 204: Operations Management
Using Excel
As part of the official Microsoft Office website, this page on using Excel offers, among other things, helpful tips and tricks, how-to articles, and templates for various projects. While it is generally geared toward users with some previous Excel experience, the site offers assistance on relatively simple Excel operations as well as the more advanced features of the program.
Operations Management Articles
This comprehensive collection of OM articles is provided by the Operations Management Center of the McGraw-Hill Company. While the design of the site is not very pleasing to the eyes, it is simple and informative. Titles are provided with direct links to the articles. Also included are brief summaries of each article as well as the the major OM topics that are touched upon in each article. This is an extremely valuable resource of knowledge, but be aware - there are some dead links on the page.
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OPIM 212: Advanced Information Technology
BlackBeltVB FAQ's
Set up like a training dojo for Visual Basic programmers, this list of Frequently Asked Questions ranges from "beginner" to "black belt." The answers to the questions are very explicit and easy to follow. There is a search option at the top of the page that will search the entire site. The rest of the site is helpful as well, but you must register to access most of the information.
EZVB eztips
Geared toward the more advanced VB programmer, this site offers useful tips and code for improving VB programs. While the creators of this site are all professional VB contractors, they obviously lack the creative flair for building webpages. The layout is pretty bad, but the VB tips are excellent.
vbCity Forums
vbCity is an online community of VB and .NET programmers that come together to share knowledge, source code, and tutorials with fellow programmers. Information technology professionals, hobbyists, and students can all be found chatting away on these forums. This is the perfect place to get personalized help with any VB problems or questions. There is even a special forum for "VB Newbies."
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OPIM 220: Business Software Development
Cprogramming.com: Your Resource for C++ Programming
This site is the ultimate C++ resource. Some of the many features it offers are tutorials, programming challenges, quizes, sample source code, and a message board. The site is updated frequently and the layout is very easy to navigate. They even offer a free bi-weekly newsletter.
AP Computer Science - Lessons
Taken from Bob Vanhoy's Computer Science page, these lesson outlines are a good supplement to the more detailed lessons taught at UConn. Bob Vanhoy teaches AP Computer Science at Monta Vista High School in Cupertino, California. Adobe Acrobat Reader is needed to view the outlines.
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OPIM 221: Business Data Base Systems
Using Access
As part of the official Microsoft Office website, this page on using Access offers, among other things, helpful tips and tricks, how-to articles, and templates for various projects. While it is generally geared toward users with some previous Access experience, the site offers assistance on relatively simple Access operations as well as the more advanced features of the program.
A Gentle Introduction to SQL
Andrew Cumming of the School of Computing at Napier University (Edinburgh, UK) designed this very useful SQL site. This site is particularly helpful for OPIM 221 students because everything is organized by database software. Among the supported software are Oracle and Access, which are both taught in 221. There are interactive SQL tutorials along with SQL user manuals for both Oracle and Access. The quick reference "How to..." list has to be the highlight of this site. This tool allows users to view the code for performing common functions with SQL, once again organized by software, as well as any variations between the different software programs.
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OPIM 222: Network Design and Applications
Using Visio
As part of the official Microsoft Office website, this page on using Visio offers, among other things, helpful tips and tricks, how-to articles, and answers to common questions about Visio. While it is generally geared toward users with some previous Visio experience, the site offers assistance on relatively simple Visio operations as well as the more advanced features of the program. Visio will be very useful when planning out computer networks in OPIM 222.
Linksys: Products
Linksys is a popular seller of networking hardware. While this site was created primarily to promote Lnksys's products and business, it can be used as a tool to learn more about the hardware involved in networking. OPIM 222 students learn about most of the products described on this site, and it is always helpful to read up on the features and product specifications. Detailed information is offered for every piece of hardware on the site.
Computer Cable and Network Accessories - Cables N Mor, Inc
Cables N Mor is an Internet-based retailer for cables and other networking hardware. Once again, this site was created primarily to sell Cables N Mor's products, but can also be used as a resource to learn more about cables, hubs, adapters, and other hardware. The style and appearance of the site is kind of childish, but the information and products contained in the pages is excellent. This site offers relatively competitive prices, which is a good thing to keep in mind when working on the networking project that every 222 student is assigned.
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OPIM 223: Advanced Business Application Development
The COBOL Connection - Sample Programs
SimoTime Enterprises, LLC offers these sample COBOL programs. Complete with detailed descriptions of the code, these samples are very helpful for students that are learning, creating or maintaining applications written in COBOL. A quick list of the examples is offered, with a link to each program and a brief description.
COBOL Programming Exercises
The Department of Computer Science and Information Systems at the University of Limerick in Ireland has compiled this list of COBOL programming exercises. These are great tools for practicing COBOL. Users can chose from simple programming exercises, programming exams, or programming projects. Answers are given for all of the exercises and exams. However, no answers are given for the projects.
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