Degrees
Degree Plans - Computer Information Technology (Programming Awards) - Software Programmer/Developer AAS (Archived)
COMPUTER INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY -- SOFTWARE PROGRAMMER/DEVELOPER
Offered at all seven campuses
(Associate in Applied Sciences Degree)
Students pursuing this award program are required to meet Texas Success Initiative (TSI) standards and course prerequisites.
Students must earn at least 25% of the credit hours required for graduation through instruction by the college awarding the degree.
Degree Plan Code: AAS.CIT.PROG.DEVE.08
This associate degree program is designed to provide in-depth skills and knowledge in one introductory specialization language or development tool, an operating system used with that platform, plus additional skills and knowledge with an advanced specialization language or development tool. Students are expected to complete an introductory and advanced course from the same specialization emphasis list to be considered as having met the requirement for this award.
The graduate will be qualified to work as an entry-level programmer or developer in an applications setting.
Course(s) may be substituted for ITSC 1401 , BCIS 1405 , or COSC 1401 for those who demonstrate current computer literacy.
SEMESTER I
ITSC 1401 Introduction to Computers OR
4
BCIS 1405 Business Computer Applications OR
(4)
COSC 1401 Microcomputer Concepts and Applications
(4)
ITSC 2435 Application Software Problem Solving
4
ITNW 1425 Fundamentals of Networking Technologies
4
ENGL 1301 Composition I
3
15
SEMESTER II
Introductory Specialization (one course-see Emphasis listing)
3-4
ITSW 1407 Introduction to Database
4
Operating Systems course-List A
3-4
MATH 1414 College Algebra OR
4
MATH 1314 College Algebra OR
(3)
MATH 2342 Introductory Statistics
(3)
SPCH 1311 Introduction to Speech Communication OR
3
SPCH 1315 Fundamentals of Public Speaking
(3)
16-19
SEMESTER III
Introductory Specialization (one course-see Emphasis listing)
3-4
Advanced Specialization (one course-see Emphasis listing)
3-4
ITSC 1415 Project Management Software OR
4
Elective
Any ARTV , ITCC ,
ITSC ,
ITSE ,
ITSW ,
ITNW ,
ITMC ,
INEW ,
ITSY ,
BCIS ,
COSC ,
ARTC ,
IMED ,
ITMT ,
EECT ,
GAME ,
or
CPMT course
(3-4)
ITSW 1410 Introduction to Presentation Graphics Software OR
4
Elective
Any ARTV , ITCC ,
ITSC ,
ITSE ,
ITSW ,
ITNW ,
ITMC ,
INEW ,
ITSY ,
BCIS ,
COSC ,
ARTC ,
IMED ,
ITMT ,
EECT ,
GAME ,
or
CPMT course
(3-4)
+Elective
Humanities/Fine Arts
3-4
15-20
NOTE: One Introductory and one Advanced Specialization course should be selected from the same Specialization Emphasis listing.
SEMESTER IV
Any Specialization Emphasis course OR
3-4
Application Development course-List B
(3-4)
ITSE 1350 System Analysis and Design OR
3
BCIS 2390 Systems Analysis and Design OR
(3)
ITSC /ITSE /ITSW 1X8XCooperative Education course
(3)
Elective
Any two ARTV , ITCC ,
ITSC ,
ITSE ,
ITSW ,
ITNW ,
ITMC ,
INEW ,
ITSY ,
BCIS ,
COSC ,
ARTC ,
IMED ,
ITMT ,
EECT ,
GAME ,
or
CPMT course
6-8
++Elective
Social/Behavioral Science
3
15-18
Minimum Hours Required
61-72
+Elective - must be selected from the DCCCD Core Curriculum for Humanities/Fine Arts .
++Elective - must be selected from the DCCCD Core Curriculum for Social/Behavioral Science .
Academic Transfer Specialization Emphasis
SEMESTER II Introductory (one course)
SEMESTER III Advanced (one course)
Web Specialization Emphasis
SEMESTER II Introductory (one course)
SEMESTER III Advanced (one course)
.NET Specialization Emphasis
SEMESTER II Introductory (one course)
ITSE 1330 Introduction to C# Programming
3
ITSE 1332 Introduction to Visual Basic.Net Programming
3
ITSE 1430 Introduction to C# Programming
4
ITSE 1431 Introduction to Visual Basic Programming
4
ITSE 1432 Introduction to Visual Basic.Net Programming
4
SEMESTER III Advanced (one course)
INEW 1340 ASP.NET Programming
3
INEW 1440 ASP.NET Programming
4
ITMT 1345 Enterprise Development Using Microsoft Visual Studio.NET
3
ITNW 1341 Programming with C#.Net
3
ITNW 1441 Programming with C#.Net
4
ITSE 1347 Programming with Visual Basic.Net
3
ITSE 1444 Mastering Microsoft Visual Basic Development
4
ITSE 1447 Programming with Visual Basic.Net
4
ITSE 1491 Special Topics in Computer Programming
4
ITSE 2449 Advanced Visual Basic Programming
4
ITSE 2459 Advanced Computer Programming
4
ITNW 1356 Advanced Development with Microsoft.NET Framework Foundation 2.0
3
ITSE 2304 Visual Basic.NET Database Development with ADO.NET
3
ITSE 2334 Advanced Visual Basic.Net Programming
3
ITSE 2338 C# Database Development with ADO.NET
3
ITSE 2353 Advanced C# Programming
3
ITSE 2404 Visual Basic.NET Database Development with ADO.NET
4
ITSE 2434 Advanced Visual Basic.NET Programming
4
ITSE 2438 C# Database Development with ADO.NET
4
ITSE 2453 Advanced C# Programming
4
General Programming Specialization Emphasis
SEMESTER II Introductory (one course)
SEMESTER III Advanced (one course)
Oracle/SQL Specialization Emphasis
SEMESTER II Introductory (one course)
ITMT 1403 Querying Microsoft SQL Server with Transact-SQL
4
ITMT 2403 Administering a Microsoft SQL Server Database
4
ITSE 1345 Introduction to Oracle SQL
3
ITSE 1445 Introduction to Oracle SQL
4
ITSE 2356 Oracle Database Administration I
3
ITSE 2456 Oracle Database Administration I
4
SEMESTER III Advanced (one course)
Solaris/Unix Specialization Emphasis
SEMESTER II Introductory (one course)
ITSC 1316 Linux Installation and Configuration
3
ITSC 1329 Fundamentals of Solaris Operating Environment (SA)
3
ITSC 1416 Linux Installation and Configuration
4
ITSC 1429 Fundamentals of Solaris Operating Environment (SA)
4
SEMESTER III Advanced (one course)
Game Programming Specialization Emphasis
SEMESTER II Introductory (one course)
SEMESTER III Advanced (one course)
ARTV 1351 Digital Video
3
ARTV 1451 Digital Video
4
ARTV 2345 3-D Modeling and Rendering II
3
ARTV 2351 3-D Animation II
3
ARTV 2445 3-D Modeling and Rendering II
4
ARTV 2451 3-D Animation II
4
GAME 1394 Special Topics, in Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects
3
GAME 1494 Special Topics, in Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects
4
Game Graphics/Design Specialization Emphasis
SEMESTER II Introductory (one course)
SEMESTER III Advanced (one course)
ARTV 1351 Digital Video
3
ARTV 2351 3-D Animation II
3
ARTV 2345 3-D Modeling and Rendering II
3
ARTV 1451 Digital Video
4
ARTV 2445 3-D Modeling and Rendering II
4
ARTV 2451 3-D Animation II
4
GAME 1394 Special Topics, in Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects
3
GAME 1494 Special Topics, in Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects
4
List A - Operating System Courses
ITMT 1400 Implementing and Supporting Microsoft Windows XP Professional
4
ITMT 1440 Managing and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Environment
4
ITMT 1450 Implementing, Managing, and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure: Network Services
4
ITSC 1316 Linux Installation and Configuration
3
ITSC 1352 Solaris Operating Environment Systems Administrations II (SA)
3
ITSC 1354 Solaris Operating Environment Systems Administrations I (SA)
3
ITSC 1405 Introduction to PC Operating Systems
4
ITSC 1407 UNIX Operating System I
4
ITSC 1411 AS/400 Operating System I
4
ITSC 1416 Linux Installation and Configuration
4
ITSC 1421 Intermediate PC Operating Systems
4
ITSC 1447 UNIX System Administration II
4
ITSC 1452 Solaris Operating Environment Systems Administrations II (SA)
4
ITSC 1454 Solaris Operating Environment Systems Administrations I (SA)
4
ITSC 1458 UNIX System Administration I
4
ITSC 2437 UNIX Operating System II
4
ITSC 2442 AS/400 Operating System II
4
ITNW 1408 Implementing and Supporting Client Operation Systems
4
List B - Application Development CoursesNOTE: Students enrolling in this program who plan to transfer to a four-year institution should consult an advisor or counselor regarding transfer requirements and the transferability of these courses to the four-year institution of their choice.
