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. (CTE-Y D25130P1)

Diploma

D25130 REVISED
NC CIP: 11.0201
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POS Approved: Fall 2015

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	2	3	0	3
WEB 115	Web Markup and Scripting	2	2	0	3

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

Totals

Class Hours: 7
Lab/Shop Hours: 10
Clinical/WBL Hours: 0
Credit Hours: 11

Spring Semester

Course	Course Title	Class Hours	Lab/Shop Hours	Clinical/WBL Hours	Credit Hours
DBA 110	Database Concepts	2	3	0	3
___ ___	Operating Systems Elective	2	2	0	3
___ ___	Programming Elective	2	3	0	3

Totals

Class Hours: 6
Lab/Shop Hours: 8
Clinical/WBL Hours: 0
Credit Hours: 9

Summer Term

Course	Course Title	Class Hours	Lab/Shop Hours	Clinical/WBL Hours	Credit Hours
___ ___	Advanced Programming Elective	2	3	0	3
ENG 111	Writing and Inquiry	3	0	0	3

Totals

Class Hours: 5
Lab/Shop Hours: 3
Clinical/WBL Hours: 0
Credit Hours: 6

Fall Semester

Course	Course Title	Class Hours	Lab/Shop Hours	Clinical/WBL Hours	Credit Hours
___ ___	Programming Elective	2	3	0	3
CTS 285	Systems Analysis & Design	3	0	0	3

Select one:

Course	Course Title	Class Hours	Lab/Shop Hours	Clinical/WBL Hours	Credit Hours
MAT 110 OR	Mathematical Measurement and Literacy	2	2	0	3
MAT 143	Quantitative Literacy	(2)	(2)	(0)	(3)

Totals

Class Hours: 7
Lab/Shop Hours: 5
Clinical/WBL Hours: 0
Credit Hours: 9

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

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)

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

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.

D25130 REVISED