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Computer Programming, AAS Degree
 
Computer Programmers or "software application developers" work with business users and other professionals to create applications that provide solutions. The applications may be structured, top-down computer code that is a sequence of instructions to be followed by the computer or they may be object-oriented programs which call other programming objects.

The knowledgeable computer programmer learns a variety of languages to meet the diverse needs of businesses, including use of the Internet as a tool for interfacing with users, customers and other businesses. A basic understanding of operating systems (Linux, Windows and IBM OS/400) and networking is essential. Knowledge of databases such as Oracle, Microsoft SQL Server, DB2/400 and Microsoft Access is used in conjunction with the programming languages. This program includes training in enterprise level languages such as Oracle PL/SQL and IBM’s RPG IV as well as other popular languages such as HTML, Java, and Visual Basic.NET.

*Laptop Included Program

 
Semester
Course Title
Credits
First Semester

SSS 100 Student Success Seminar

2

Introduction to Computers - CIS
3
Introduction to Programming
3
Network and OS Fundamentals
4
Internet Programming Essentials
4
College Math
3
19
Second Semester

Visual Basic.NET/Intro
3
Introduction to Java
3
Introduction to Databases
3
Image and Animation Application
3
Composition
3
General Psychology
3
18
Third Semester

Visual Basic.NET/Advanced
3
Dynamic Website Development
3
Advanced Object Oriented Programming/Java
3
Database Administration
3
Technical Writing
3
Social Science Elective: SOC 150T - Social Problems; or SOC 250T - Marriage & the Family
3
18
Fourth Semester

eBusiness
3
RPG Programming
3
Web Services
3
Microsoft Web Server Development
3
CIS 248 Application Development/Advanced

4

Internship
3
15 or 16
Total Credits: 70 or 71

Students entering a program in any semester other than outlined may not graduate in the expected amount of time.