Students in this course focus on completing the acquisition of the knowledge and skills for developing applications using Windows Forms, Windows Presentation Foundation (WPF) and the .NET Framework 4 in preparation for Microsoft's Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS) .NET Framework 4, Windows Applications certification. Coursework will include developing Windows applications using the C# programming language to access data in Windows forms applications, create Windows services, utilize advanced user interface techniques, implement n-tier applications and implement web applications. Prerequisites: IS 253 with a minimum grade of "C" and Reading Proficiency.