Academic Program Model

IT-Programming (AAS.ITPRO)

The concentration in Programming provides the necessary training to prepare a student to enter business, industry or government work in programming and related jobs.

The core required classes cover general areas of Information Technology and the concentration classes cover a variety of application programming languages, web programming and database interactivity.

Program requirements may change over time. Specific degree/graduation requirements are determined by a degree audit.

FIRST YEAR
First Semester		Hours
CIS-156	Computer Logic CIS-156 Computer Logic This course is an introduction to basic computer programming terms and concepts. JavaScript is used to illustrate variables, conditional statements, functions, loops, and arrays. (Repeatable 3 Times) Course Outline	3.0
CIS-099	Introduction to Web Technology CIS-099 Introduction to Web Technology This introductory course teaches web page design principles, including proper use of HTML5 and CSS3 and introductory JavaScript. Prerequisites: CIS 040 or equivalent experience Course Outline	3.0
CIS-160	Practical Software Application CIS-160 Practical Software Application Provides an opportunity for students to learn computer concepts and to use word processing, spreadsheet, database management, and presentation software. (Repeatable 3 Times) Course Outline	3.0
CIS-071	Introduction to Networking CIS-071 Introduction to Networking An overview of computer hardware, software, networks, Internet, web applications, systems, security and troubleshooting. To be used as an introduction to the Network Administration program or to supplement another computer-related degree. (Repeatable 3 Times) Course Outline	2.0
SFS-101	Strategies for Success SFS-101 Strategies for Success Designed to improve student performance in college and beyond. Topics include: college resources; identification of college and career goals; implementation of study, note-taking, and test-taking strategies; and development of life management skills including time management, stress management, and relationship skills. Course Outline OR
PED ---	P.E. Elective PED --- P.E. Elective No Description Available
HED ---	Health Elective HED --- Health Elective No Description Available	2.0
ECO-231	Principles of Econ I (Macro) ECO-231 Principles of Econ I (Macro) Focuses on the nature and method of economics, basic supply and demand analysis, national income accounting, business cycles, inflation and unemployment, fiscal policy, money and banking, and monetary policy. Course Outline OR
--- ---	Social Science Elective --- --- Social Science Elective No Description Available	3.0
	Semester Totals	16.0
Second Semester
CIS-162	Object-Oriented Programming I CIS-162 Object-Oriented Programming I This course teaches the fundamentals of object-oriented programming. It builds on the concepts of data types, functions, arrays, programming structures and debugging from CIS 156 Computer Logic while introducing classes, objects, encapsulation and modular design using the C# language. (Repeatable 3 Times) Course Outline * +++	3.0
ENG-119	Composition I Pathway ENG-119 Composition I Pathway Students will study the writing process by reading essays illustrating a variety of rhetorical strategies, analyzing texts, and writing, revising, and editing short essays. Course is for students who have assessed into developmental English, receiving supplemental instruction for course completion. Course Outline * OR
ENG-120	Composition I ENG-120 Composition I Students will study the writing process by reading essays that illustrate a variety of rhetorical strategies, analyzing writing tasks and texts, and writing, revising, and editing short essays. Course Outline *	3.0
ITT-071	Web Scripting I ITT-071 Web Scripting I This course focuses on applying HTML5, CSS3, Javascript and JavaScript Frameworks for developing web applications and browser extensions. Students will learn JavaScript's latest features through experiential learning. Course Outline * +++	3.0
MAT-090	Math for Computer Applications MAT-090 Math for Computer Applications Covers mathematical concepts used in the computer and business field. Topics include algebra; addition, subtraction, multiplication, division of decimals and fractions; hexadecimal, binary and octal number systems. Problem solving techniques will be used to solve business-related narrative problems. Course Outline * +++ OR
MAT 1---	Math Elective MAT 1--- Math Elective No Description Available *	3.0
SPE-111	Intro to Speech Communication SPE-111 Intro to Speech Communication Focuses on the fundamental principles and methods of selection, analyzing, organizing, developing and communicating information, evidence, and points of view to audiences. Course Outline	3.0
CIS-060	Project Management CIS-060 Project Management An overview of project management as it applies to information technology projects. Project management software will be introduced. (Repeatable 3 Times) Course Outline	2.0
	Semester Totals	17.0

SECOND YEAR
First Semester		Hours
CIS-052	Visual Basic CIS-052 Visual Basic Continuation of fundamentals of programming including selection,iteration, and condition structures. Introduction to graphical interface(s) and object-oriented, event-driven applications requiring the use of events, arrays, classes, inheritance, file handling, error handling and more. Also includes ASP.NET applications and ADO.NET applications. (Repeatable 3 Times) Course Outline * +	4.0
CIS-164	Object-Oriented Programming II CIS-164 Object-Oriented Programming II This course teaches advanced concepts in object-oriented programming. Topics include polymorphism, inheritance, managing data files, debugging, exception handling, and web-based applications. (Repeatable 3 times) Course Outline * +	3.0
CIS-170	Object Oriented Programming III CIS-170 Object Oriented Programming III This course teaches advanced concepts in object-oriented programming including data structures, threads, animation, networking, databases, ASP.NET and XML. (Repeatable 3 times) Course Outline	3.0
CIS-095	Database Management CIS-095 Database Management An introduction to relational database fundamentals of planning, designing, and implementation. Students will learn proper relational database design principles and SQL through hands-on coursework. (Repeatable 3 Times) Course Outline * +	3.0
CIS-049	Content Management Systems CIS-049 Content Management Systems This course covers the creation and maintenance of a website using a content management system. Hands-on coursework includes applying plugins, building blogs, theme development, user account setup, and management. (Repeatable 3 times) Course Outline *	2.0
ITT-072	Web Scripting II ITT-072 Web Scripting II This course focuses on developing applications using a web framework. Hands-on coursework includes using the Linux operating system to test and manage projects, the command line, webserver management, and database implementation. Course Outline * + OR
--- ---	Electives --- --- Electives No Description Available **	3.0
	Semester Totals	18.0
Second Semester
CIS-083	Systems Design CIS-083 Systems Design This course, the capstone for the IT-Programming Degree, approximates a Team-based development environment using version control software and agile development principles. Hands-on projects will include front-end and back-end app development, proper object-oriented programming, and database implementation. (Repeatable 3 Times) Course Outline * +++	4.0
CIS-074	IT Seminar CIS-074 IT Seminar Places emphasis on the student's on-the-job experiences. Job related aptitude tests as well as job hunting techniques are discussed. (Repeatable 3 Times) Course Outline *	1.0
ITT-045	IT Programming Degree Internship ITT-045 IT Programming Degree Internship This course gives IT-Programming students on-the-job experience. Students must work in a computer related area approved by their advisor. (Repeatable 3 Times) Course Outline *	2.0
PSY-271	Intr/Psychology PSY-271 Intr/Psychology Focuses on psychology as a science, introducing Concepts, research methods and research in a variety of subfields, including neuroscience, sensation and perception, consciousness, learning and memory, cognition, motivation and emotion, development, personality, disorders and therapy, and social psychology. Course Outline OR
--- ---	Social Science Elective --- --- Social Science Elective No Description Available	3.0
ITT-054	Mobile Application Development ITT-054 Mobile Application Development This course is a study of mobile device programming. Development of mobile applications including user interfaces, user input, variables, icons, decision making, lists, arrays, web browsers, audio, pictures, tablets, animation, Google maps, and publishing are covered. (Repeatable 3 times) Course Outline * +++	3.0
ITT-073	Web Scripting III ITT-073 Web Scripting III This course focuses on developing web applictions using JavaScript frameworks, PHP, and a MySQL Database. Course Outline * +++ OR
--- ---	Elective --- --- Elective No Description Available **	3.0
	Semester Totals	16.0

Total Program Hours

67.0

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*	There are prerequisites, course requisites, or minimum
*	placement test scores for this course.
**	Electives must be approved by the Program Coordinator
+	Course only offered fall semester
++	Course only offered spring and summer semester
+++	Course only offered spring semester
++++	Course offered in summer term only
^	SOS 050 Human Relations and PSY 271 Introduction to
^	Psychology cannot be used as a social science elective
^^	Consult Academic Advisor for appropriate course
^^^	Course requires a 30-hour practicum experience in addition
^^^	to classroom lecture hours
^^^^	ECE 120 and ECE 125 must be taken the same semester