Computer Programming

Description:

This certificate includes general topics in the field of computer programming as well as focused topics related to one commonly used programming language. General topics include the use of an operating system, and the translation of a problem statement into a generic program solution. Programming language-specific topics include syntax, program structuring, language constructs and proper programming methods.

Learning Outcomes:

Upon completion of this program, the student will be able to:

apply techniques of structured programming.
design programs using object-oriented methodology.
analyze problems related to computer programming.
design algorithms to solve problems related to programming.
develop specifications of an information system based on requirements.
compare alternative implementations of programmed solutions using a variety of criteria.
describe how programming fits in the context of the development of an information system.

Course List:

Required Program

Subtotal Units:			4
CISC	310	Introduction to Computer Information Science	3
CISC	320	Operating Systems	1


C++ concentration
[ CISP	300	Algorithm Design/Problem Solving (3)	5 - 7
and CISP	360	Introduction to Structured Programming (4) ]
or CISP	480	Honors Introduction to Structured Programming (5)
CISP	400	Object Oriented Programming with C++	4
CISP	430	Data Structures	4
A minimum of 1 unit from the following:			1
CISC	323	Linux Operating System (1)
CISC	324	Intermediate Linux Operating System (1)

C++ concentration Units:			14 - 16

Total Units:			18 - 20

Java concentration
[ CISP	300	Algorithm Design/Problem Solving (3)	5 - 7
and CISP	360	Introduction to Structured Programming (4) ]
or CISP	480	Honors Introduction to Structured Programming (5)
CISP	350	Database Programming	3
CISP	401	Object Oriented Programming with Java	4
A minimum of 2 units from the following:			2
CISC	323	Linux Operating System (1)
CISC	324	Intermediate Linux Operating System (1)
CISP	310	Assembly Language Programming for Microcomputers (4)
CISP	362	Programming for Mobile Devices I (4)
CISP	363	Programming for Mobile Devices II (4)

Java concentration Units:			14 - 16

Total Units:			18 - 20

Visual Basic concentration
CISA	322	Design and Development of Desktop Database Applications	3
CISP	300	Algorithm Design/Problem Solving	3
CISP	350	Database Programming	3
CISP	370	Beginning Visual Basic	4
CISP	371	Intermediate Visual Basic	4

Visual Basic concentration Units:			17

Total Units:			21

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Career Opportunities:

This programming certificate enables people who are already in the information technology or computer fields to develop or supplement their skills with the experience of an additional programming language.

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