| Computer Application Development
OCCUPATIONAL MAJOR
Curriculum Code No. 2134
This major is primarily designed for job preparedness. Students who are considering
transferring to a four-year college should be aware that decisions on transferability on courses are made
by the four-year colleges and differ from school to school. Students should contact the Transfer Services Office early in their academic program to determine which courses will
transfer to the college of their choice.
Dept. of Mathematics, Computer & Information Science
Founders 113A · 968-8305
This associate degree major qualifies graduates to compete
for entry-level positions in the field of application development
for microcomputers. Major requirements can be met in a
two-year period of full-time study. Graduates might be employed in
positions with job titles such as applicatio
n developer, software developer,
or database developer. By program completion, the minimum skills
a graduate would acquire are:
- ability to program in a micro-oriented language.
- ability to search in appropriate locations for answers to
questions that have never been asked before.
- ability to configure a commercial database for a
particular user's needs.
- knowledge of basic business procedures as they pertain
to computers
- ability to present one's thoughts effectively in both oral
and written communication.
- in-depth knowledge of at least one currently popular
operating system.
Degree Course Requirements*
Course
Number |
Coures Title |
Minimum
Credit Hours |
| ACCT105 |
Principles of Accounting I H |
4 |
| COMM110 |
Effective Speaking1 |
3 |
| MGMT100 |
Introduction to Business 2 |
3 |
| CISC110 |
Introduction to Information Systems H |
3 |
| CISC115 |
Computer Science I H |
3 |
| CISC122 |
Computer Science II H |
3 |
| CISC215 |
Database Design& Application Development H |
3 |
| CISC226 |
Current Issues in Computing H,4 |
3 |
| CISC225 |
Introduction to Systems Analysis H |
3 |
|
Computing Electives |
9 |
|
College Level Writing A,B |
6 |
|
Cultural Perspectives C |
3 |
|
Personal Health C |
2 |
|
College level Mathematics Electives D,3 |
6 |
|
Elective G |
3 |
|
Integration of Knowledge F,4 |
3 |
|
|
60 |
| Three computing electives:
|
| Take one course from (Operating Systems) |
| CISC105 |
Windows/DOS Concepts H |
| CISC128 |
Introduction to Microcomputer OS H |
| CISC131 |
Introduction to UNIX H |
| Take one course from: (Languages) |
| CISC211 |
Object Oriented C++ g H |
| CISC221 |
Software Development for Microcomputers (Visual Basic) |
| Take the third course from any of the above or: |
| CISC125 |
Software Analysis H |
| CISC231 |
Advanced UNIX H |
| CISC202 |
Network Administration H |
Recommended Semester Sequence
The recommended course sequence is designed for full-time students who average 15 credits
per semester. Students may need more time to complete major requirements based on placement
testing. This additional time will entail some adjustments to the sequence recommended.
| |
First Semester |
| ACCT105 |
Principles of Accounting H |
4 |
| CISC110 |
Introduction to Information Systems H |
3 |
| CISC115 |
Computer Science I H |
3 |
|
College Level WritingA,B |
3 |
|
MathematicsD,3 |
3 |
|
|
16 |
|
Second Semester |
|---|
| CISC122 |
Computer Science II H |
3 |
| COMM110 |
Effective Speaking 1 |
3 |
| MGMT100 |
Introduction to Business 2 |
3 |
|
Computer Elective E |
3 |
|
Mathematics D,3 |
3 |
|
|
15 |
|
Third Semester |
|---|
| CISC215 |
Database Design & Application Development H |
3 |
|
Computer Elective E |
3 |
|
College Level Writing A,B |
3 |
|
Cultural Perspectives C |
3 |
|
Personal Health C |
2 |
|
|
14 |
|
Fourth Semester |
|---|
| CISC226 |
Current Issues In Computing H,4 |
3 |
| CISC225 |
Introduction to Systems Analysis H |
3 |
|
Computer Elective E |
3 |
|
Integration of Knowledge F,4 |
3 |
|
Elective G |
3 |
|
|
15 |
A Placement testing required.
B Select any two of the following (with proper prerequisites): OADM110, COMP110,
COMP111, COMP114.
C Consult the list of courses approved for this category here.
Any course may be chosen.
D Consult an advisor. At least one course must be chosen from the following:
MATH110,MATH115,MATH117, MATH120, MATH122, MATH125, or MATH140.
E
F Any INTG course may be chosen.
G Pre-college level courses do not meet this requirement.
H Course requires prerequisite.
1 Satisfies Creative Expression.
2 Satisfies Social Perspectives.
3 Satisfies College level Mathematics or Science.
4 Satisfies Writing Intensive Requirement.
* See Revisions to Degree/Major for important information.
Requirements. Credits exceeding the required minimum cannot be used to satisfy required credits in
other course requirements.
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