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

D25130 REVISED
NC CIP: 11.0201
Evening
POS Approved: Fall 2012

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	2	3	0	3
NOS 110	Operating System Concepts	2	3	0	3

Totals

Class Hours: 6
Lab/Shop Hours: 9
Clinical/WBL Hours: 0
Credit Hours: 9

Spring Semester

Select one:

Course	Course Title	Class Hours	Lab/Shop Hours	Clinical/WBL Hours	Credit Hours
CIS 110 OR	Introduction to Computers	(2)	(2)	(0)	(3)
CIS 111	Basic PC Literacy	1	2	0	2

Course	Course Title	Class Hours	Lab/Shop Hours	Clinical/WBL Hours	Credit Hours
ENG 111	Expository Writing	3	0	0	3
___ ___	Operating Systems Elective	2	2	0	3
___ ___	Programming Elective	2	3	0	3

Totals

Class Hours: 8
Lab/Shop Hours: 7
Clinical/WBL Hours: 0
Credit Hours: 11

Summer Term

Select one:

Course	Course Title	Class Hours	Lab/Shop Hours	Clinical/WBL Hours	Credit Hours
MAT 115 OR	Mathematical Models	2	2	0	3
MAT 140 OR	Survey of Mathematics	(3)	(0)	(0)	(3)
MAT 161	College Algebra	(3)	(0)	(0)	(3)

Course	Course Title	Class Hours	Lab/Shop Hours	Clinical/WBL Hours	Credit Hours
___ ___	Advanced Programming Elective	2	3	0	3

Totals

Class Hours: 4
Lab/Shop Hours: 5
Clinical/WBL Hours: 0
Credit Hours: 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

Totals

Class Hours: 7
Lab/Shop Hours: 6
Clinical/WBL Hours: 0
Credit Hours: 9

Spring Semester

Select one:

Course	Course Title	Class Hours	Lab/Shop Hours	Clinical/WBL Hours	Credit Hours
COM 120 OR	Intro Interpersonal Com	3	0	0	3
COM 231 OR	Public Speaking	(3)	(0)	(0)	(3)
ENG 114 OR	Prof Research & Reporting	(3)	(0)	(0)	(3)
ENG 115	Oral Communication	(3)	(0)	(0)	(3)

Course	Course Title	Class Hours	Lab/Shop Hours	Clinical/WBL Hours	Credit Hours
CSC 289	Programming Capstone Proj	1	4	0	3
___ ___	Advanced Programming Elective	2	3	0	3

Totals

Class Hours: 6
Lab/Shop Hours: 7
Clinical/WBL Hours: 0
Credit Hours: 9

Total Credit Hours: 44

Legend

• : Comprehensive Articulation Agreement - This course is recommended for students transferring to a four-year university.
• : Local Requirement
• : Instructional Service Agreement
• : Universal General Education Transfer Component (UGETC)
• : Global Distinction
• : Requisite(s)

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 REVISED