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3020 | Computer Programming

College Credit Certificate

Description of Program:

The Computer Programming certificate prepares the student as an entry-level programmer in the microcomputer environment. A variety of programming languages, software applications, and networking courses are available, so the student may individualize the program depending on personal interest and future employment. Hands-on computer experience is emphasized throughout the program.

Length: Two (1) years (33 credit hours)


PREFIX NUMBER COURSE NAME CREDIT HOURS

FIRST YEAR
First Term
OST 2335 Business Communications 3
* MAC 1105 College Algebra OR (G.E.) 3
   MTB 1103    Business Mathematics using Spreadsheets OR
   QMB 1001    Mathematics of Finance OR
   MGF 1106    Liberal Arts Mathematics I
OST 1100C Introduction to College Keyboarding 3
CGS 1100C Introduction to Microcomputers using Windows (G.E.) 3
12
Second Term
GEB 2430 Business Ethics 3
** Programming/Applications Electives 12
15
Summer Term
CGS 2565C Principles of Computer Information Systems 3
* Programming/Applications Electives 3
6

SECOND YEAR
First Term
INP 1390 Human Relations OR (G.E.) 3
   PSY 2012    General Psychology
CGS 2540C Introduction to Database Management 3
Programming/Applications Elective 6
12
Second Term
** Humanities Elective (G.E.) 3
CIS 2325C Systems Analysis and Design 3
** Business OR Programming/Applications Elective 3
** Programming/Applications Elective 6
15

Programming Courses:
COP 2170C Principles of Computer Programming 3
COP 2224 Introduction to C++ Programming 3
COP 2810 Programming for the Internet 3
Advanced Programming Courses: (at least 3 COP credits must be among the following courses)
COP 2171C Advanced Programming Techniques 3
COP 2228 Advanced C++ Programming 3
COP 2250 Java Programming 3
Applications and Other Courses:
ACG 2450C Accounting for the Microcomputer 3
CET 1600C CISCO Networking Fundamentals 3
CET 1610C CISCO Router Technology 3
CET 1615C CISCO Advanced Router Technology 3
CET 1620C CISCO Project Based Learning 3
CET 2144C Microcomputer Systems and Hardware (A+ Certification) 4
CGS 2510C Introduction to Spreadsheets 3
CGS 2760 Fundamentals of Unix 3
CGS 2820 Introduction to Web Design 3
CIS 2930 Selected Topics in Computer Science 1-4
CIS 2949 Co-op Ed. Training Assignment in Computer and Information Systems 1-4
ETD 1320C Computer Aided Drafting I 3
GRA 1100 Introduction to Computer Graphics 3
GRA 1156 Computer Design I 3
GRA 1157 Computer Design II 3
OST 1713C Word Processing - MS Word 3
OST 1811C Introduction to MS Publisher 1

* MAC 1105 College Algebra or MGF 1106 Liberal Arts Math may be substituted.
** At least nine (9) elective hours must be COP (computer programming) courses.