Course Summaries

iPHONE^® APP DEVELOPMENT NEW!

Prerequisite: Practical knowledge of C++ or Java. Starting with a foundation in object oriented programming (OOP) like Java or C++, you’ll be introduced to Objective-C then tackle the Apple^® development environments Xcode^® and Interface Builder. Exploring the iPhone SDK brings you full circle and even lets you emulate your App on your computer Take home your project code and bring it to life on your own Apple device. Required: A personal iPhone or iPod touch^® must be brought to the Academy. iD is not responsible for lost or stolen equipment. Read More.

FACEBOOK^® APP DEVELOPMENT NEW!

Facebook and social networking sites have taken the computing world by storm. Impress your Facebook friends by creating quizzes, polls and entertainment applications with Microsoft^® Visual Studio^® Express. Learn the essentials of web application development in PHP and/or ASP.NET, in concert with the world’s most popular database MySQL. Then dive into the Facebook API, explore the mechanics of other popular Facebook apps and custom build your own. Read More.

C++ PROGRAMMING & ROCKET SCIENCE NEW!

Emulate a rocket scientist as you explore C++ and conduct rocketry experiments with your teammates. Learning from top iD instructors and industry professionals, create impressive C++ applications for part of each day. Investigate NASA-created rocket challenges that emphasize hands-on science, prediction, data collection, teamwork and problem-solving. It’s as close as you can get to a NASA liftoff without a security badge! Read More.