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Program: Computer Information Technology (Networking Security Awards)
Degree Plan: Multi-Platform Applications Developer Certificate



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(Level I Certificate)

El Centro only

  • Students pursuing this certificate are waived from the Texas Success Initiative (TSI) standards, but must meet 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: C1.CIT.SYSTI/ASST.14 C1.CIT.MULT.APP

This one-year certificate option focuses on server side development of basic skills and knowledge using SQL Server, ASP.NET, SharePoint, and PHP applications on IBM i Systems. Graduates will be qualified to enter the business environment as an entry-level applications developer assistant.

This one-year certificate option focuses on training for multi-level Android, iOS and Windows Phone platform devices. Topics include web application design and responsive layout using HTML5/CSS3, native application design and development using Java and Android Studio, core functionality and hybrid development for iOS using Objective C or Swift and Windows Phone using C# or Visual Basic. Graduates will be qualified to enter the business environment as a diverse multi-platform Mobile applications developer.

Course(s) may be substituted for ITSC 1401, BCIS 1405, or COSC 1301 for those who demonstrate current computer literacy.

Prerequisite: Basic understanding of personal computers and operating systems as obtained in ITSC 1401 or BCIS 1405 or COSC 1301 or equivalent experience approved by designated Information Technology personnel.

CREDIT HOURS

SEMESTER I

ITSC 1401 Introduction to Computers OR 4
IMED 1416 Web Design I 4
BCIS 1405 Business Computer Applications OR (4)
ITSE 1429 Programming Logic and Design 4
COSC 1301 Introduction to Computing AND (3)
ARTV 2470 Handheld Device Web Application Development 4
+Elective Technical Elective (1)
IMED 1416 Web Design I 4
ITSE 1429 Programming Logic and Design 4
12

SEMESTER II

Database Course - List A (1 course) 3-4
ARTV 2471 Android Application Programming 4
Database Course - List A (1 course) 3-4
ITSE 2410 iOS Application Programming 4
ITSC 1411 AS/400 Operating System I OR 4
INEW 2434 Advanced Web Programming OR 4
INEW 1440 ASP.NET Programming OR (4)
ITSE 1406 PHP Programming 4
12
Minimum Hours Required 24

List A - Database Courses

ITSE 1345 Introduction to Oracle SQL 3
ITSE 1445 Introduction to Oracle SQL 4
ITSE 2409 Database Programming 4
ITSW 1407 Introduction to Database 4

+Technical Elective - must be selected from the following:

ITCC 1191 Special Topics in System, Networking, and LAN/WAN Management/Manager 1
ITSC 1191 Special Topics in Computer and Information Sciences, General 1
ITSE 1191 Special Topics in Computer Programming 1
ITNW 1192 Special Topics in Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications 1
ITSY 1191 Special Topics in Information Technology/Security 1
ITSC 1171 Introduction to Computers 1
IMED 1191 Special Topics in Educational/Instructional Media Design 1

NOTE: 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.


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