2020 - 2021 Catalog
Program: Computer Information Technology (Programming Awards)
Degree Plan: Object-Oriented Programming Skills Achievement Award
(Skills Achievement Award)
- Students pursuing this certificate are waived from the Texas Success Initiative (TSI) standards, but must meet course prerequisites.
- Complete at least 25% of the credit hours required for graduation through instruction by Dallas College.
Degree Plan Code: SA.CIT.OBJ.ORIENT.16
This sequence is for students who wish to learn an object-oriented programming language in depth. It includes instruction and practice in writing, executing, testing and debugging object-oriented programs on a personal computer in C++, C# or Java. Classes, objects, inheritance, interfaces, parameterized types, generic programming, iterators, templates, collections and containers are also covered in detail.
Prerequisite: Basic understanding of personal computers and operating systems as obtained in ITSC 1401, BCIS 1405, or COSC 1301 or equivalent experiences approved by designated Information Technology personnel.
| Course | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ITSE 1407 | Introduction to C++ Programming OR | 4 |
| ITSE 1430 | Introduction to C# Programming OR | (4) |
| COSC 1436 | Programming Fundamentals 1 OR | (4) |
| ITSE 1432 | Introduction to Visual Basic.NET Programming OR | (4) |
| ITSE 2417 | Java Programming | (4) |
| Semester Total | 4 | |
| Course | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ITSE 2431 | Advanced C++ Programming OR | 4 |
| ITSE 2453 | Advanced C# Programming OR | (4) |
| ITSE 2434 | Advanced Visual Basic.NET Programming OR | (4) |
| INEW 2438 | Advanced Java Programming | (4) |
| Semester Total | 4 | |
| Minimum Hours Required | 8 | |
|---|---|---|
NOTE: Students enrolling in this program who plan to transfer to a four-year institution should consult an advisor or counselor regarding transfer requirements and the transferability of these courses to the four-year institution of their choice.