Software Design and Development, Bachelor of Science
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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.
Software Design and Development B.S. Curriculum
General Education Requirements (39 credits)
Business and Management Core (21 credits)
| BBM 201 | Principles of Management | 3 |
| BBM 301 | Organizational Behavior | 3 |
| BBM 320 | Business Communications | 3 |
| BBM 347 | Interpersonal Skills and Professionalism in the Workplace | 3 |
| MAT 312 | Business Statistics | 3 |
| MIS 320 | Management Information Systems | 3 |
| PHI 314 | Ethics for Computer Professionals | 3 |
Software Design and Development (45 credits)
| ISM 420 | Data Modeling and Warehousing | 3 |
| ISM 450 | Project Management and Practice | 3 |
| SDD 100 | Basic Web Design & Development | 3 |
| SDD 210 | Database Fundamentals | 3 |
| SDD 240 | JavaScript | 3 |
| SDD 305 | Basic Applications Development | 3 |
| SDD 306 | Intermediate Applications Development | 3 |
| SDD 315 | Foundations of Object-Oriented Programming | 3 |
| SDD 320 | Advanced Applications Development | 3 |
| SDD 325 | Java Programming I | 3 |
| OR | |
| SDD 310 | Microsoft .NET I | 3 |
| SDD 335 | Java Programming II | 4 |
| OR | |
| SDD 311 | Microsoft .NET II | 3 |
| SDD 370 | User Centered Design | 3 |
| SDD 400 | Object-Oriented Systems Analysis and Design | 3 |
| SDD 487 | SDD Senior Project | 3 |
| OR | |
| SDD 490 | Software Design and Development Internship | 3 |
| SEC 235 | Networks and Telecommunications | 3 |
Free Electives (15 credits)
Students with less than 16 transfer credits are required to take
FYE 101 as one of their electives.
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 326 | Integrating Excel into Business Problem Solving | 3 |
| ENG 121 | English Composition I | 3 |
| MAT 205 | Introductory Survey of Mathematics | 3 |
| PHI 100 | Introduction to Critical Thinking | 3 |
| SDD 100 | Basic Web Design & Development | 3 |
Semester 2
Sophomore
Semester 1
Semester 2
| BBM 201 | Principles of Management | 3 |
| ENG 131 | Public Speaking | 3 |
| HUM 361 | Human World Views: 1650 CE - present | 3 |
| SDD 305 | Basic Applications Development | 3 |
| SDD 306 | Intermediate Applications Development | 3 |
Junior
Semester 1
Semester 2
| BBM 320 | Business Communications | 3 |
| ISM 420 | Data Modeling and Warehousing | 3 |
| PHI 314 | Ethics for Computer Professionals | 3 |
| SDD 400 | Object-Oriented Systems Analysis and Design | 3 |
| Free Elective | 3 |
Senior
Semester 1
| BBM 320 | Business Communications | 3 |
| ISM 450 | Project Management and Practice | 3 |
| SDD 310 | Microsoft .NET I | 3 |
| OR | |
| SDD 325 | Java Programming I | 3 |
| Free Elective | 3 |
| Free Elective | 3 |
Semester 2
| BBM 347 | Interpersonal Skills and Professionalism in the Workplace | 3 |
| SDD 311 | Microsoft .NET II | 3 |
| OR | |
| SDD 335 | Java Programming II | 4 |
| SDD 487 | SDD Senior Project | 3 |
| OR | |
| SDD 490 | Software Design and Development Internship | 3 |
| 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 320 | Business Communications | 3 |
| BBM 347 | Interpersonal Skills and Professionalism in the Workplace | 3 |
| ISM 420 | Data Modeling and Warehousing | 3 |
| ISM 450 | Project Management and Practice | 3 |
| MAT 312 | Business Statistics | 3 |
| MIS 320 | Management Information Systems | 3 |
| SDD 305 | Basic Applications Development | 3 |
| SDD 306 | Intermediate Applications Development | 3 |
| SDD 315 | Foundations of Object-Oriented Programming | 3 |
| SDD 320 | Advanced Applications Development | 3 |
| SDD 325 | Java Programming I | 3 |
| OR | |
| SDD 310 | Microsoft .NET I | 3 |
| SDD 335 | Java Programming II | 4 |
| OR | |
| SDD 311 | Microsoft .NET II | 3 |
| SDD 370 | User Centered Design | 3 |
| SDD 400 | Object-Oriented Systems Analysis and Design | 3 |
| SDD 487 | SDD Senior Project | 3 |
| OR | |
| SDD 490 | Software 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:
BBM 201 Principles of Management
COM 250 Technical Writing
CTA 326 Integrating Excel into Business Problem Solving
SDD 100 Basic to Intermediate Web Design
SDD 210 Database Fundamentals
SDD 240 JavaScript
SEC 235 Networks and Telecommunications