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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 diploma can be completed. Students who aren’t able to follow the recommended curriculum model below should consult their academic advisor to be sure that they take courses in the best order for their success.

Diploma

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POS Approved: Fall 2016

Fall Semester

Course Course Title Class Hours Lab/Shop Hours Clinical/WBL Hours Credit Hours
CIS 115 Intro to Prog & Logic 2 3 0 3
NOS 110 Operating System Concepts REVISED 2016FA 2 3 0 3
WEB 115 Web Markup and Scripting 2 2 0 3
  Total: 6 8 0 9

Spring Semester

Course Course Title Class Hours Lab/Shop Hours Clinical/WBL Hours Credit Hours
Select one:
Introduction to Computers REVISED 2016FA (2) (2) (0) (3)
  OR        
Basic PC Literacy 1 2 0 2
ENG 111 Writing and Inquiry 3 0 0 3
___ ___ Operating Systems Elective 2 2 0 3
___ ___ Programming Elective 2 3 0 3
  Total: 8 7 0 11

Summer Term

Course Course Title Class Hours Lab/Shop Hours Clinical/WBL Hours Credit Hours
___ ___ Advanced Programming Elective 2 3 0 3
Select one:
Mathematical Measurement and Literacy 2 2 0 3
  OR        
Quantitative Literacy (2) (2) (0) (3)
  Total: 4 5 0 6

Fall Semester

Course Course Title Class Hours Lab/Shop Hours Clinical/WBL Hours Credit Hours
CTS 285 Systems Analysis & Design 3 0 0 3
DBA 110 Database Concepts 2 3 0 3
___ ___ Programming Elective 2 3 0 3
  Total: 7 6 0 9

Spring Semester

Course Course Title Class Hours Lab/Shop Hours Clinical/WBL Hours Credit Hours
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)
CSC 289 Programming Capstone Proj 1 4 0 3
___ ___ Advanced Programming Elective 2 3 0 3
  Total: 6 7 0 9

Total Credit Hours: 44

Additional Information

Programming Elective – Select two: CSC 134, CSC 139, CSC 151, CSC 153

Advanced Programming Elective – Select two: CSC 234, CSC 239, CSC 251, CSC 253

Operating Systems Elective – Select one: NOS 120 or NOS 130

**Hours will vary depending on course selection.

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