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Computer Programming

Computer Programming – is a program that offers training in the design of coding and testing of business applications, network management, and computer system operations. Opportunities for students with expertise in coding include industries such as health care, manufacturing, telecommunications, and computer consulting. An Associate of Applied Science degree is earned upon completion of the curriculum. Successful completion of the first year entitles a student to a Technical Certificate in Computer Programming.


INFORMATION SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGY

Program Curriculum

ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE

FIRST YEAR:
First Semester
  • Fundamentals of Data Communications IST 1134
    IST 1134 - Fundamentals of Data Communications. This course presents basic concepts of telephony, local area networks, wide area networks, data transmission, and topology methods. Two hours lecture. Four hours laboratory. Four hours credit.
  • Essentials of Information Systems Technology IST 1183
    IST 1183 - Essentials of Information Systems Technology. This course covers the diagnosis, troubleshooting, and maintenance of computer components. Topics include hardware compatibility, system architecture, memory, input devices, video displays, disk drives, modems, and printers. Two hours lecture. Two hours laboratory. Three hours credit.
  • Web Development Using HTML & CSS IST 1433
    IST 1433 - Web Development Using HTML & CSS. This course involves the application of various professional and personal Web design techniques. Students will work with the latest WYS/WYG editors/HTML editors, animation/multimedia products, and photo editors. Two hours lecture. Two hours laboratory. Three hours credit.
  • Web Development Using HTML & CSS IST 1433
    IST 1433 - Web Development Using HTML & CSS. This course involves the application of various professional and personal Web design techniques. Students will work with the latest WYS/WYG editors/HTML editors, animation/multimedia products, and photo editors. Two hours lecture. Two hours laboratory. Three hours credit.
  • Web Development Using HTML & CSS IST 1433
    IST 1433 - Web Development Using HTML & CSS. This course involves the application of various professional and personal Web design techniques. Students will work with the latest WYS/WYG editors/HTML editors, animation/multimedia products, and photo editors. Two hours lecture. Two hours laboratory. Three hours credit.
Total 16 Hours
Second Semester
  • Principles of Information Security IST 1143
    IST 1143 - Principles of Information Security. This course is an introduction to the various technical and administrative aspects of information security and assurance. This course provides the foundation for understanding the key issues associated with protecting information assets, determining the levels of protection and response to security incidents, and designing a consistent, reasonable information security system with appropriate intrusion detection and reporting features. Two hours lecture. Two hours laboratory. Three hours credit.
  • Database and SQL Concepts IST 1163
    IST 1163 - Database and SQL Concepts. This course is an introduction to the design and manipulation of relational databases. Emphasis is placed on creation, manipulation, extraction, and display of data from existing databases. QBE and SQL are explored. Two hours lecture. Two hours laboratory. Three hours credit.
  • Practical Applications in Information Systems Technology IST 1193
    IST 1193 - Practical Applications in Information Systems Technology. This course will provide experience with operating systems. Emphasis will be placed on support personnel interaction (communication and professional behavior) with the platform to assist users in business environments. Topics on safety and environmental issues are included. Two hours lecture. Two hours laboratory. Three hours credit.
  • Smart Start Pathway SSP 1002
    SSP 1002 – Smart Start Pathway. Students will enroll in the MS Works system and learn three components within the pathway: Career Awareness, Necessary Skills, and Basic Skills. They will develop the foundational skills needed for their careers, learn and practice good work habits and effective communication that is necessary in successful employment. Students will learn how to become prepared to learn new skills for future careers within their region’s workforce sector, identifying the career components that are necessary for middle-skill employment. Students will complete the WorkKeys® assessment in Workplace Documents, Applied Math, and Graphic Literacy which allows students to quantify the foundational skills needed to perform job tasks successfully and enables students to demonstrate they have these skills. Upon completion of this assessment, students will earn a National Career Readiness Certificate, a credential issued by ACT that documents work readiness.
  • **Programming Elective (3)
  • **Programming Elective (3)
Total 17 Hours
SECOND YEAR:
First Semester
  • Script Programming IST 2324
    IST 2324 - Script Programming (Prerequisite: IST 1154 or Permission of Instructor). This course is an introduction to the use of integrating scripts to add functionality to Web pages. Two hours lecture. Four hours laboratory. Four hours credit.
  • *Approved Elective (3)
  • **Programming Elective (4)
  • **Programming Elective (4)
Total 15 Hours
Second Semester
  • English Composition I ENG 1113
    ENG 1113 - English Composition I (Prerequisite: ENG 0124 or ENG 1033 with C or appropriate placement score). This course prepares the student to think critically and compose texts for academic and professional rhetorical situations. Three hours lecture. Three hours credit.
  • English Composition II ENG 1123 OR Public Speaking I SPT/COM 1113 OR Social/Behavioral Science (3)
  • Humanities/Fine Arts Elective (3)
  • Social/Behavioral Science Elective (3)
  • College Algebra MAT 1313 OR Natural Science w/Lab (4)
Total 15 Hours

(Option One) A Technical Certificate may be earned after successfully completing the first 32 hours of career technical coursework.

(Option Two) An Advanced Technical Certificate may be earned after successfully completing the first 47 hours of career technical coursework.

(Option Three) An AAS Degree may be earned after successfully completing required career technical and academic coursework.

*Approved Electives: BOT 1273, CNT 2423, CPT 1333, IST 1213, IST 2314, IST 2533, IST 292(1-3), WBL 1913, WBL 1923 or other technical or academic elective approved by instructor/advisor.

 

Enrollment in a minimum of 15 hours each semester is recommended for eligibility for state aid, institutional scholarships, and the tuition break.

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