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0707.10This Software Development curriculum prepares students with necessary skills to seek entry-level employment in software development. Instruction includes development, testing, and maintenance of applications using programming languages including and not limited to Python, C++, Java, and SQL. Upon completion of coursework, students will have the foundation needed to pursue industry certifications including and not limited to Python institute’s Certified Associate in Python Programming (PCAP) and Certified Professional in Python Programming (PCPP), C++ Institute’s C++ Certified Associate Programmer (CPA) and C++ Certified Professional Programmer (CPP), Oracle Certified Associate (OCA) – Java SE Programmer, and Oracle Certified Professional (OCP) – Java SE Programmer.
A Certificate of Achievement is awarded upon completion of all required courses with a grade of C or better.
Program Outcomes
- Analyze a problem and formulate steps required to solve that problem using a programming language.
- Design Top Down or Object Oriented algorithms to solve problems.
- Develop, test, and, document a program based on a Top Down or Object Oriented algorithm.
Requirements for the Certificate of Achievement
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| CIS 012 | INTRODUCTION TO PROGRAMMING USING PYTHON | 3 |
| CIS 014 | C++ PROGRAMMING | 3 |
| CIS 016 | JAVA PROGRAMMING | 3 |
| CIS 031 | INTRODUCTION TO DATABASE MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS | 3 |
| CIS 112 | ADVANCED PROGRAMMING USING PYTHON | 3 |
| CIS 112D | DATA STRUCTURES AND ALGORITHMS | 3 |
| Total Units | 18 | |
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