Program Requirements

First Semester

Course #Course TitleCreditsPrerequisites/Comments

152-101Programming Fundamentals32nd 8 Weeks | Program student; 152-118 or concurrent | Minimum grade of "C-" required.This course is designed to be a student's second programming course. It provides an in-depth look into fundamental computer programming concepts including: variables, input-processing-output, if- then-else logic, for loops, while loops, array processing, and functions. With an emphasis on hands-on activities, students use pseudocode and flowcharting tools to build problem-solving skills. Programming concepts and problem-solving skills are synergized and applied through the completion of a variety of programming exercises using the JavaScript programming language. The course will culminate with a Final Project lab.

152-107Web 1-HTML & CSS31st 8 Weeks | Program student | Minimum grade of "C-" required.This course is designed to be a "first course" in web site development. Students work with a text editor and a browser to develop web pages from scratch using HTML and Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) to control color, layout, text, and images. Responsive design principles and accessibility standards are incorporated to ensure web sites are usable and professional-looking. Tables, forms, audio, and video components are included to add variety and pizzazz.

152-118Intro to Computers & Progrmmng31st 8 Weeks | Minimum grade of "C-" required.This is an introductory course that explores Information Technology - Software Development. The fundamental concepts in this course include: operating systems, file management, problem solving, programming concepts, and an introductory look at the JavaScript programming language.

152-132Database 132nd 8 Weeks | Program student | Minimum grade of "C-" required.This course is designed as a first database course, this course introduces students to the concepts of relational database management and beginning SQL. Students explore the history and evolution of databases and investigate current database usage in industry. This relational model is examined and utilized as students' practice creating, populating, manipulating, and querying multi-table relational databases using the SQLite database.

801-196Oral/Interpersonal Comm3Minimum grade of "C-" required.Focuses on developing effective listening techniques and verbal and nonverbal communication skills through oral presentation, group activity, and other projects. The study of self, conflict, and cultural contexts will be explored, as well as their impact on communication.

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