Computer Programming, Associate of Applied Science Degree in Computer Information Systems

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Computer Programming, an option of the Associate of Applied Science degree program in Computer Information Systems, prepares students to enter various paraprofessional and professional careers in computer programming, which is the process of preparing a sequence of coded instructions that directs a computer’s operations.

Students develop an understanding of the basic concepts and tools of programming. They are taught programming, systems and procedural concepts and analyses, computer operations and business concepts. The College is located near many corporate and governmental computing centers that employ programming personnel. The College has been successful in assisting graduates in obtaining employment through its cooperative education program and job placement services.

Graduates are able to:

solve information processing problems by producing well designed algorithms and using object-oriented programming language for application development
verify and test accuracy and completeness of programs by preparing sample data and by using debugging techniques and software aids
use database design principles to produce efficient databases
recognize the ethical, social and economic implications of the uses of the computer
prepare appropriate documentation of programs and systems to illustrate information flow
collaborate effectively as a member of a team to interpret data by applying quantitative reasoning used in the analysis and design of business systems

Curriculum – A.A.S. Degree

First Semester

ENGL 111 - English Composition I 3 Credits
MATH 101 - Number Systems 3 Credits
CSIT 103 - Computer Concepts and Programming 4 Credits
Business Elective 3 Credits ¹
General Education 3 Credits ²

Second Semester

ENGL 112 - English Composition II 3 Credits
CSIT 132 - Systems Analysis & Design 3 Credits
GDEV 242 - Object Oriented Programming 3 Credits
Humanities or Social Science 3 Credits ⁴
IDMX 225 - Web Page Development I 3 Credits

Third Semester

CSIT 254 - Data Structures 4 Credits
CSIT 285 - Database Development & Design 3 Credits
Computer Elective 3 Credits ³
General Education 3 Credits ²
Free Elective 1 Credit ⁵

Fourth Semester

CSIT 211 - Systems Development & Implementation 3 Credits
CSIT 217 - Operating Systems 3 Credits
CSIT 200 - Python Programming 3 Credits
Computer Elective 3 Credits ³
Programming Elective 3 Credits ³

Total Credits 60

¹ Any course from ACCT, BUSI, or MRKT. BUSI 111 Introduction to Business is recommended.

²Select a course from the appropriate catergory of the General Education list. COMP 102 Computer Literacy cannot be used as a General Education course in this program.

³ Select a course from the appropriate category of the Computer and Programming Electives List . Students must complete a minimum of 13 elective credits from the Computer and Programming Electives List . Students may not take CSIT 105 Foundations of Computer Science as Computer Elective.

⁴ Select a course from the appropriate category of the General Education List.

⁵Any college-level course except COMP 102 Computer Literacy or CSIT 105 Foundations of Computer Science . INFO 101 Information Seeking in Today’s World is recommended.