Software Development, CSC (221-299-01)

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Program Description/Purpose: This program provides students with a thorough understanding of software design and development. Students will learn how to create applications using multiple programming languages. This program prepares the student to design and implement traditional/legacy stand-alone and client-server applications using procedural and object-oriented development techniques.

Occupational Outcomes: Entry-level positions in software design and development. When combined with experience and possible completion of the IST degree program, students earning this CSC can find employment opportunities in a number of areas like software developer trainee, junior programmer/analyst, or other related entry-level positions.

Program Student Learning Outcomes:

Students will comprehend software and systems design with a focus on Event-Driven application development using the Visual Basic.NET programming language.
Students will comprehend software and systems design with a focus on Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) application development using the Java programming language.

Software Development Career Studies Certificate Curriculum Requirements:

Student Development (1 cr)

SDV 101 - Orientation to IT Professions (Fall Spring Summer) 1 cr. or any approved SDV course

Major Requirements (20 cr)

ITD 110 - Web Page Design I (Fall Only) 3 cr.
ITP 100 - Software Design (Fall Spring Summer) 3 cr.
ITP 112 - Visual Basic.NET I (Spring Only) 4 cr.
ITP 120 - Java Programming I (Spring Only) 4 cr.
Programming Elective I (select one course)
CSC 221 - Introduction to Problem Solving and Programming (Spring Summer) 3 cr.
CSC 222 - Object-Oriented Programming (Fall Summer) 4 cr.
ITP 150 - Python Programming (Fall Only) 3 cr.
ITP 160 - Introduction to Game Design & Development (Fall Only) 3 cr.
Programming Elective II (select one course)
ITP 270 - Programming for Cybersecurity (Spring Only) 4 cr.
CSC 221 - Introduction to Problem Solving and Programming (Spring Summer) 3 cr.

Program Total: 21-22 Credits

Credit for Certification can be awarded for this course: ITP 120 .

Course credit will be awarded for certifications issued within 5 years of the formal written request by a student. The formal request must include a statement that the student understands that credit for prior learning credit may not transfer to a 2-year college, 4-year college, or university.

It is highly recommended that students consult with their academic advisor to select the most appropriate course for their curriculum and/or transferability to another college.

Suggested Scheduling:

First Term

SDV 101
ITD 110
ITP 100
Programming Elective I - CSC 221 , ITP 150 , or ITP 160 .

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