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Spring Semester 2019 Catalog

Computer Programming, Associate of Applied Science Degree

Overview

Offered at the Augusta Campus

Entrance Dates:Fall, Spring and Summer
Length of Program:Day - Five Terms
Evening – Eight Terms
Credit Hours Required for Graduation:65

Program Description: The Computer Programming degree program consists of courses designed to provide students with an understanding of the concepts, principles, and techniques required in processing business data. Those interested in a Computer Programming degree should be highly motivated individuals who are interested in becoming an information technology professional. Program graduates are to be competent in the following areas: programming languages such as PHP, Visual BASIC, Java, Java Script, and C++; SQL and data base management; systems analysis and design; networking concepts; natural sciences or mathematics; social or behavioral sciences; and the general areas of humanities or fine arts. High school graduation or GED is required for admission to this program.

Employment Opportunities: The Bureau of Labor Statistics has indicated an increase in the need for software developers through the year 2018. Employers will continue to seek computer professionals with strong programming, systems analysis, interpersonal, and business skills. Program graduates receive a Computer Programming Associate of Applied Science degree and are qualified for jobs as entry-level business applications programmers.

Curriculum Outline

General Core Courses, 15 credits

ENGL 1101COMPOSITION & RHETORIC

3

 

MATH 1103Quantitative Skills& Reasoning

3

OR

MATH 1111COLLEGE ALGEBRA

3

 

ECON XXXXEconomics Course

3

OR

XXXX XXXXSocial/Behavioral Sciences Elective

3

 

ENGL 2130AMERICAN LITERATURE

3

OR

XXXX XXXXHumanities/Fine Arts Elective

3

 

XXXX XXXXGeneral Education Elective

3

Occupational Courses, 30 credits

COMP 1000Intro to Computer Literacy

3

OR

CIST XXXXCIST Elective

3

 

CIST 1001COMPUTER CONCEPTS

4

CIST 1220STRUCTURED QUERY LANGUAGE

4

CIST 1305PROGRAM DESIGN & DEVELOPMENT

3

CIST 1510WEB DEVELOPMENT I (HTML)

3

CIST 2921IT ANALYSIS/DESIGN/PROJ MGMT

4

 

ACCT 1100FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING I

4

OR

BUSN 1300Introduction to Business

3

OR

MGMT 1120Introduction to Business

3

 

CIST 2932Advanced Programming Topics

4

CIST XXXXCIST Elective

2

Programming Language Courses, 20 credits

(Required 20 hours with at least one Tier II course)

Tier I Programming Language Courses

CIST 2341C# PROGRAMMING I

4

CIST 2342C# PROGRAMMING II

4

CIST 2351PHP PROGRAMMING I

4

CIST 2361C++ PROGRAMMING I

4

CIST 2371JAVA PROGRAMMING I

4

CIST 2372JAVA PROGRAMMING II

4

CIST 2381MOBILE APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT

4

Tier II Programming Language Courses

CIST 2343C# PROGRAMMING III

4

CIST 2352PHP PROGRAMMING II

4

CIST 2362C++ PROGRAMMING II

4

CIST 2373JAVA PROGRAMMING III

4

CIST Electives

CIST 1122HARDWARE INSTALL & MAINT

4

OR

CIST 1520SCRIPTING TECHNOLOGIES

3

OR

CIST 2411MICROSOFT CLIENT

4

OR

CIST 2383User Experience

4

OR

CIST 2385Android Mobile Programming

4

OR

CIST 2386iOS Mobile Programming

4

OR

CIST 2388Cross-Platform Mobile Program

4

Note:

  • A grade of “C” or higher is required for all courses.

Guided Pathway

Augusta Day Program

PROGRAM NAME: Computer Programming Degree

AWARD: Associate of Applied Science Degree

CAMPUS: Augusta Day Program

Year 1 Fall Semester

MATH 1103Quantitative Skills& Reasoning

3

OR

MATH 1111COLLEGE ALGEBRA

3

 

CIST 1305PROGRAM DESIGN & DEVELOPMENT

3

CIST 1001COMPUTER CONCEPTS

4

 

CIST XXXXCIST Elective

4

OR

COMP 1000Intro to Computer Literacy

3

Year 1 Spring Semester

ENGL 1101COMPOSITION & RHETORIC

3

 

ECON XXXXEconomics Course

3

OR

General Education Area II

3

 

CIST 1510WEB DEVELOPMENT I (HTML)

3

CIST 23XXProgramming language 1 of 5

3

Year 1 Summer Semester

CIST 1220STRUCTURED QUERY LANGUAGE

4

CIST 23XXProgramming language 2 of 5

Year 2 Fall Semester

CIST XXXXCIST Elective

3

CIST 23XXProgramming language 3 of 5

4

 

ENGL 2130AMERICAN LITERATURE

3

OR

General Education Area IV

3

 

BUSN 1300Introduction to Business

3

OR

MGMT 1120Introduction to Business

3

OR

ACCT 1100FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING I

4

 

CIST 2921IT ANALYSIS/DESIGN/PROJ MGMT

4

Year 2 Spring Semester

CIST 23XXProgramming language 4 of 5

4

CIST 23XXProgramming language 5 of 5

4

CIST 2932Advanced Programming Topics

4

*Refer to the College Catalog for course prerequisite requirements.

Students who are required to complete Learning Support classes or who choose to not follow the Course Sequence listed above may not be able to complete the program in the number of semesters shown above.

The Augusta Technical College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender or disability. For information on Title IX, contact the Title IX Coordinator, Shannon Patterson at (706) 771-4013 or in Building 100. For information on ADA/504, contact the ADA/504 Coordinator, Karissa D. Wright, at (706) 7714067 or go to the Counseling Center in Building 1300.