Computer Programming and Analysis [2013]

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Associate in Science Degree

(60 Credit Hours)

Program Manager

Jason Reed
941-752-5461
ReedJ@SCF.edu

Program Goal

This program offers a sequence of courses that provides rigorous content aligned with challenging academic standards and relevant technical knowledge and skills needed to prepare for further education and careers such as entry level programmers, programmer specialists, computer programmers, senior programmers, chief business programmers, programmer analysts and information systems programmers.

The content prepares individuals to analyze business situations and to design, develop and write computer programs; store, locate, and retrieve specific documents, data and information; analyze problems using logic/analysis tools; code into computer language; and test, monitor, debug, document and maintain computer programs.

Program Learning Outcomes

Perform program analysis activities
Perform program development activities
Demonstrate fundamental proficiency in network security essentials.
Perform testing activities
Perform user support activities
Demonstrate workplace skills

General Education Courses

ENC 1101 - Written Communication I (3 Credit Hours)
Social Sciences Choose from AMH 1020 or POS 1041 (3 Credit Hours)
Humanities Choose from Category A, Area IV, A.S. (3 Credit Hours)
Mathematics Choose from Category A, Area II, A.S. Excluding MGF 1106 or MGF 1107 (3 Credit Hours)
Natural Science Choose from Category A, Area V, A.S. (3 Credit Hours)

Subtotal Credit Hours: 15

Program Specialization Courses

CGS 1000 - Computer Information Systems (3 Credit Hours)
CGS 2820 - Web Page Development (3 Credit Hours)
COP 2510 - Programming Concepts (3 Credit Hours)
COP 2250 - Java Programming I (3 Credit Hours)
COP 2805 - Java Programming II (3 Credit Hours)
COP 2842 - Developing Websites Using PHP/MYSQL (3 Credit Hours)
CGS 1543 - Database Design and Implementation (3 Credit Hours)
CET 1600 - Networking Fundamentals (3 Credit Hours)
COP 2373 - Programming Concepts II (3 Credit Hours)
CTS 2433 - SQL Implementation (3 Credit Hours)
COP 2822 - Web Scripting (3 Credit Hours)
CEN 2361 - Mobile Device Software Development (3 Credit Hours)
CTS 1150 - Microcomputer Hardware and Maintenance (3 Credit Hours)
CIS 2931 - Current Issues in Computing (3 Credit Hours) OR
CGS 1949 - Co-op Work Experience in Computer Science (1 to 3 variable Credit Hours) (3 credit hour format only)
CIS 2321 - Introduction to Systems Analysis and Design (3 Credit Hours)

Subtotal Credit Hours: 45

Total Credit Hours 60

Note(s):

This program will require some or all classes to be taken at one campus location. Contact the program director for specific details.

Articulated credit from a technical college/secondary school may be applicable. For information click here: http://www.scf.edu/Academics/CareerTechnicalEducation/Career_Pthwys.asp

A related certificate also is offered. See Computer Programmer [3004] listing.

Degree Pathway

Required Courses and recommended Sequence: The following is a recommended sequence of courses for completing this program. Developmental courses and prerequisite course requirements, credit load, and/or course availability may affect a student’s individual progress. Course availability within the program sequences is specifically intended for full-time students who begin their course work with the fall semester. Students should always consult their online degree planner for the catalog year that they entered the college, and contact their program manager to better understand typical course availability and individual program planning.

Please follow link to: http://www.scf.edu/Academics/degree-pathways.asp