Software Design and Development, Bachelor of Science

Philosophy

The Wilmington University undergraduate degree program in Software Design and Development provides students with the technical skills to design and build sophisticated application systems. The latest software design and development approaches are critically important for the success of any commercial enterprise. Students in Wilmington University’s Software Design and Development degree program learn the latest in software development technologies for application systems, achieve a sound understanding of current business practices, and develop capable communications skills. This gives the students the technical skills and the broad education needed to compete for jobs in today’s global marketplace.

Purpose

The goal of the Software Design and Development program is to prepare students for careers in designing and building application systems. Accordingly, it not only incorporates the detailed skills and knowledge needed to work in the present-day software environment, but also stresses fundamental concepts that persist across rapid technological changes. The Software Design and Development degree looks at systems development tools currently in demand. The technologies of choice within this curriculum (which, by design, will dynamically change to meet the requirements dictated by innovation) include HTML/CSS, PHP, Java, JavaScript, and MySQL. Included in the curriculum are courses that concentrate on user-centered design, object oriented methodologies, database design, and the most current systems analysis and software project management techniques.

Program Competencies

Students in the Software Design and Development Program (B.S.) will be able to:

  • Apply the ethical principles required of computer professionals;
  • Demonstrate knowledge in technologies of software development necessary to prepare for an entry level position in the field;
  • Analyze requirements for software applications using best practices and current methodologies;
  • Practice the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) process used to analyze, design, implement, test and deliver software applications;
  • Demonstrate knowledge of best practices used to manage software development projects (software project management); and
  • Practice the use and employ the benefit of library resources, including subscription to services and other sources generally accepted as legitimate and valid.


Curriculum

General Education Requirements (39 credits)

CTA 206Computer Applications

3

ECO 105Fundamentals of Economics

3

ENG 121English Composition I

3

ENG 122English Composition II

3

ENG 131Public Speaking

3

HUM 360Human World Views: 3500 BCE–1650 AD

3

HUM 361Human World Views: 1650 AD–Present

3

MAT 121College Math I

3

PHI 100Introduction to Critical Thinking

3

PHI 314Ethics for Computer Professionals

3

Science Elective (3 credits)

Choose one SCI course

Social Science Electives (6 credits)

Choose two courses from the following:

HIS, POL, PSY 101, SOC 101

Technical Support (6 credits)

MAT 122College Math II

3

MAT 308Inferential Statistics

3

Business and Management Core (21 credits)

BBM 201Principles of Management

3

BBM 301Organizational Behavior

3

BBM 320Business Communications

3

BBM 350Introduction to E-Commerce

3

BMK 305Marketing

3

FIN 300Applied Concepts in Accounting and Finance

3

MIS 320Management Information Systems

3

Business and Management Elective (3 credits)

Choose one course from the following:

LES 330, LES 331 or any BAC, BBM, BLA, BMK, ECO, FIN or HRM

For any of the electives chosen, students must meet the Prerequisite(s) or otherwise obtain Program Chair approval.

Software Design and Development (39 credits)

ISM 420Data Modeling and Warehousing

3

ISM 450Project Management and Practice

3

SEC 235Networks and Telecommunications

3

SDD 100Basic to Intermediate Web Design

3

SDD 210Database Fundamentals

3

SDD 240JavaScript

3

SDD 305Basic Applications Development

3

SDD 306Intermediate Applications Development

3

SDD 315Foundations of Object-Oriented Programming

3

SDD 320Advanced Applications Development

3

SDD 370User Centered Design

3

SDD 400Object-Oriented Systems Analysis and Design

3

See co-op option

Senior Project or Internship (3 credits)

Select three credits from the following:
SDD 490Software Design and Development Internship

3

OR

SDD 485Senior Project Plan

1

SDD 486Senior Project

2

See co-op option

Free Electives (12 credits)

CAP/Co-op Program Option (6 credits)

The co-op option is an alternative to the SDD 315 - Foundations of Object Oriented Programming course and the SDD internship: SDD 490. Each co-op assignment is one semester long and normally the two co-op assignments span two consecutive semesters with the same employer. In order to be eligible, students must first have completed SDD 306 - Intermediate Application Development and have at least 60 credits, plus a GPA of 2.5 or higher. Students must inform the Director of the CAP/Co-op program and the SDD Program Chair one semester before they would like to begin a co-op assignment.

For additional information on the CAP/Co-op program option, please see the website: www.wilmu.edu/coop/

Suggested Program Sequence

Freshman

Semester 1

CTA 206Computer Applications

3

ENG 121English Composition I

3

MAT 121College Math I

3

PHI 100Introduction to Critical Thinking

3

SDD 100Basic to Intermediate Web Design

3

Semester 2

ECO 105Fundamentals of Economics

3

ENG 122English Composition II

3

MAT 122College Math II

3

SEC 235Networks and Telecommunications

3

Social Science Elective

Sophomore

Semester 1

ENG 131Public Speaking

3

MAT 308Inferential Statistics

3

SDD 210Database Fundamentals

3

SDD 305Basic Applications Development

3

Social Science Elective

Semester 2

BBM 201Principles of Management

3

MIS 320Management Information Systems

3

SDD 306Intermediate Applications Development

3

Free Elective

3

Science Elective

Junior

Semester 1

BBM 301Organizational Behavior

3

 

FIN 300Applied Concepts in Accounting and Finance

3

OR

BFM 300Fundamentals of Finance for Managers

3

 

HUM 360Human World Views: 3500 BCE–1650 AD

3

SDD 240JavaScript

3

SDD 370User Centered Design

3

Semester 2

BBM 320Business Communications

3

HUM 361Human World Views: 1650 AD–Present

3

PHI 314Ethics for Computer Professionals

3

SDD 320Advanced Applications Development

3

Business Elective

Senior

Semester 1

BMK 305Marketing

3

ISM 450Project Management and Practice

3

 

SDD 315Foundations of Object-Oriented Programming

3

OR

Co-op I/II

 

SDD 400Object-Oriented Systems Analysis and Design

3

Free Elective

3

Semester 2

BBM 350Introduction to E-Commerce

3

ISM 420Data Modeling and Warehousing

3

 

SDD 490Software Design and Development Internship

3

OR

SDD 485Senior Project Plan

1

SDD 486Senior Project

2

OR

Co-op II

 

Free Elective

3

Free Elective

3

Completion Degree Requirements

What is a Completion Degree

A completion degree is a personalized version of a bachelor's degree created exclusively for students who have completed an associate degree at an accredited institution. Completion degrees are available for most Wilmington University Bachelor of Science degrees. A student who expects to transfer a completed associate's degree should communicate with a Wilmington University academic advisor before registering for courses. A transcript with documentation of the conferred degree must be received by Wilmington University to confirm eligibility.

Software Design and Development Completion Degree

BBM 350Introduction to E-Commerce

3

FIN 300Applied Concepts in Accounting and Finance

3

ISM 420Data Modeling and Warehousing

3

ISM 450Project Management and Practice

3

MAT 308Inferential Statistics

3

MIS 320Management Information Systems

3

PHI 314Ethics for Computer Professionals

3

SDD 210Database Fundamentals

3

SDD 305Basic Applications Development

3

SDD 306Intermediate Applications Development

3

 

SDD 315Foundations of Object-Oriented Programming

3

OR

CAP/Co-op option

 

SDD 320Advanced Applications Development

3

SDD 370User Centered Design

3

SDD 400Object-Oriented Systems Analysis and Design

3

 

SDD 485Senior Project Plan

1

AND

SDD 486Senior Project

2

OR

SDD 490Software Design and Development Internship

3

SDD315 may be completed as a Co-op.  Students must notify the Office of Cooperative Education at least one semester in advance.

All students interested in this degree must have completed the following prerequisites or their equivalents:

CTA206 Computer Applications

SEC235 Networks and Telecommunications

SDD100 Basic to Intermediate Web Design

SDD240 JavaScript