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John-Paul Takats

Visiting Lecturer

School of Information
Golisano College of Computing and Information Sciences

585-475-7031
Office Hours
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Office Mailing Address
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John-Paul Takats

Visiting Lecturer

School of Information
Golisano College of Computing and Information Sciences

Education

Information Technology BS '06 RIT, Professional Studies MS '15 RIT

Bio

An IT Professional with a strong focus in higher education, now serving as a Visiting Lecturer at RIT's Computing College (GCCIS). Primarily focused on the web; a full-stack developer who has managed all parts of the development cycle. A keen focus on marketing, human centered computing, and project management. 

585-475-7031

Areas of Expertise

Currently Teaching

GCIS-123
4 Credits
A first course introducing students to the fundamentals of computational problem solving. Students will learn a systematic approach to problem solving, including how to frame a problem in computational terms, how to decompose larger problems into smaller components, how to implement innovative software solutions using a contemporary programming language, how to critically debug their solutions, and how to assess the adequacy of the software solution. Additional topics include an introduction to object-oriented programming and data structures such as arrays and stacks. Students will complete both in-class and out-of-class assignments.
ISTE-140
3 Credits
This course provides students with an introduction to internet and web technologies, and to development on Macintosh/UNIX computer platforms. Topics include HTML and CSS, CSS3 features, digital images, web page design and website publishing. Emphasis is placed on fundamentals, concepts and standards. Additional topics include the user experience, mobile design issues, and copyright/intellectual property considerations. Exercises and projects are required.
ISTE-240
3 Credits
This course builds on the basics of web page development that are presented in Web and Mobile I and extends that knowledge to focus on theories, issues, and technologies related to the design and development of web sites. An overview of web design concepts, including usability, accessibility, information architecture, and graphic design in the context of the web will be covered. Introduction to web site technologies, including HTTP, web client and server programming, and dynamic page generation from a database also will be explored. Development exercises are required.
ISTE-645
3 Credits
This class provides an introduction to internet and web technologies. Topics include an introduction to the internet and basic internet technologies (including, but not limited to: SSH, SFTP, UNIX, XHTML, CSS, Client-Side programming, and website publishing).
ISTE-646
3 Credits
This course builds on the basic aspects of web page development that are presented in the first course and extends that knowledge to focus on issues and technologies related to the design and development of web sites. Topics include advanced internet technologies (including, but not limited to: AJAX, server-side programming, database use and access, client libraries, server frameworks, and creating and consuming information services).