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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 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.

Diploma

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Evening
POS Approved: Fall 2011

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
CSC 143 Object-Oriented Prog NEW PREREQ 2 3 0 3
NOS 110 Operating System Concepts 2 3 0 3
  Total: 6 9 0 9

Spring Semester

Course Course Title Class Hours Lab/Shop Hours Clinical/WBL Hours Credit Hours
Select one:
Introduction to Computers NEW PREREQ (2) (2) (0) (3)
  OR        
Basic PC Literacy NEW PREREQ 1 2 0 2
ENG 111 Expository Writing 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
Select one:
Mathematical Models 2 2 0 3
  OR        
Survey of Mathematics (3) (0) (0) (3)
  OR        
College Algebra (3) (0) (0) (3)
___ ___ Advanced Programming Elective 2 3 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)
CTS 289 System Support Project 1 4 0 3
___ ___ Advanced Programming Elective 2 3 0 3
  Total: 6 7 0 9

Total Credit Hours: 44

Additional Information

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

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

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

**Hours will vary depending on course selection.

General Education Courses

Written Communication:

COM 120, ENG 111, ENG 114

Oral Communication

COM 231, ENG 115

Mathematics:

MAT 115, MAT 140, MAT 161

Technology:

CIS 110, CIS 111, CIS 115

D25130