Computer Programming
Curriculum Description
The Computer Programming curriculum prepares individuals for employment as computer programmers and related positions through study and applications in computer concepts, logic, programming procedures, languages, generators, operating systems, networking, data management and business operations.
Students will solve business computer problems through programming techniques and procedures, using appropriate languages and software. The primary emphasis of the curriculum is hands-on training in programming and related computer areas that provide the ability to adapt as systems evolve.
Graduates should qualify for employment in business, industry, and government organizations as programmers, programmer trainees, programmer/analysts, computer operators, systems technicians or database specialists.
The following represents one way in which the program of study can be completed. Students who aren’t able to follow this plan should consult their academic advisor to be sure that they take courses in the best order for their success.
Associate in Applied Science
A25130
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POS Approved: Fall 2011
Fall Semester
| Course | Course Title | Class Hours | Lab/Shop Hours | Clinical/WBL Hours | Credit Hours |
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| CIS 115 | Intro to Prog & Logic | 2 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| DBA 110 | Database Concepts | 2 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| ENG 111 | Expository Writing | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| NOS 110 | Operating System Concepts | 2 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
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| Introduction to Computers NEW PREREQ | (2) | (2) | (0) | (3) | |
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| Basic PC Literacy NEW PREREQ | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 | |
| Total: | 10 | 11 | 0 | 14 | |
Spring Semester
| Course | Course Title | Class Hours | Lab/Shop Hours | Clinical/WBL Hours | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WEB 115 | Web Markup and Scripting | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| ___ ___ | Humanities/Fine Arts Elective | ** | ** | 0 | 3 |
| ___ ___ | Operating Systems Elective | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| ___ ___ | Programming Elective | 2 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
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| Mathematical Models | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 | |
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| Survey of Mathematics | (3) | (0) | (0) | (3) | |
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| College Algebra | (3) | (0) | (0) | (3) | |
| Total: | 8 | 9 | 0 | 15 | |
Summer Term
| Course | Course Title | Class Hours | Lab/Shop Hours | Clinical/WBL Hours | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ___ ___ | Advanced Programming Elective | 2 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| CTS 115 | Info Sys Business Concept NEW PREREQ | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| CTS 118 | IS Professional Comm | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Total: | 7 | 3 | 0 | 8 |
Fall Semester
| Course | Course Title | Class Hours | Lab/Shop Hours | Clinical/WBL Hours | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CTS 285 | Systems Analysis & Design | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| ___ ___ | Programming Elective | 2 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| ___ ___ | Elective Group 1 | ** | ** | ** | 3 |
| Select one: | |||||
| Networking Concepts | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 | |
| OR | |||||
| Networking Basics | (1) | (4) | (0) | (3) | |
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| Interpersonal Psychology | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | |
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| General Psychology | (3) | (0) | (0) | (3) | |
| Total: | 10 | 5 | 0 | 15 | |
Spring Semester
| Course | Course Title | Class Hours | Lab/Shop Hours | Clinical/WBL Hours | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ___ ___ | Advanced Programming Elective | 2 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| CSC 289 | Programming Capstone Proj | 1 | 4 | 0 | 3 |
| SEC 110 | Security Concepts | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| ___ ___ | Elective Group 2 | ** | ** | ** | 3 |
| Select one: | |||||
| Intro Interpersonal Com | (3) | (0) | (0) | (3) | |
| OR | |||||
| Public Speaking | (3) | (0) | (0) | (3) | |
| OR | |||||
| Prof Research & Reporting | (3) | (0) | (0) | (3) | |
| OR | |||||
| Oral Communication | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | |
| Total: | 9 | 7 | 0 | 15 | |
Total Credit Hours: 67
Additional Information
Advanced Programming Elective – Select two: CSC 234, CSC 239, CSC 251, CSC 253
Elective Group 1 – Select one: COE 121, CTS 120, CSC 258, CTS 240, DBA 115, DBA 210, ECO 251, SGD 171, WEB 180 or WEB 182
Elective Group 2 – Select one: COE 111, COE 112, CSC 143, CSC 284, CTS 210, DBA 120, ECO 252, SGD 271, WEB 110, WEB 186, or WEB 250
Humanities/Fine Arts Elective - Select one: ART 111, ENG 231, ENG 241, ENG 262, ENG 273, HUM 110, HUM 121, HUM 220, MUS 110, or PHI 240. Consult an academic advisor concerning other possible electives.
Operating Systems Elective – Select one: NOS 120 or NOS 130
Programming Elective – Select two: CSC 134, CSC 139, CSC 151, CSC 153
**Hours vary depending on course selection.
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ART 111, ENG 231, ENG 241, ENG 262, ENG 273, HUM 110, HUM 121, HUM 220, MUS 110, PHI 240 |
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