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(Level I Certificate)
Brookhaven, El Centro, North Lake and Richland only
- Students pursuing this certificate are waived from the Texas Success Initiative (TSI) standards, but must meet course prerequisites.
- Students must earn at least 25% of the credit hours required for graduation through instruction by the college awarding the degree.
Degree Plan Code: C1.CIT.SPDASST.16
This certificate option is designed to provide skills and knowledge in one introductory specialization language or development tool, an operating system used with that platform, and database concepts. Students are expected to complete an introductory and advanced course from the same specialization emphasis list to be considered as having met the requirement for this award.
Graduates will be qualified to work as an assistant in a programming or development environment with data, coding, and/or design.
Course(s) may be substituted for ITSC 1401, BCIS 1405, or COSC 1301 for those who demonstrate current computer literacy.
SEMESTER I
| ITSC 1401 |
Introduction to Computers OR |
4 |
BCIS 1405 |
Business Computer Applications OR |
(4) |
COSC 1301 |
Introduction to Computing AND |
(3) |
+Elective |
Technical Elective |
(1) |
| ITSE 1429 |
Programming Logic and Design |
4 |
| XXXX X4XX |
Introductory Specialization (one course) |
4 |
| ITNW 1425 |
Fundamentals of Networking Technologies |
4 |
|
|
16 |
SEMESTER II
| XXXX XXXX |
Database Course - List A (one course) |
3-4 |
| XXXX X4XX |
Advanced Specialization (one course) |
4 |
| ITSW 1410 |
Introduction to Presentation Graphics Software OR |
4 |
| ITSC 1415 |
Project Management Software OR |
(4) |
| Elective |
Any
ARTC,
ARTV,
BCIS,
COSC,
GAME,
IMED,
INEW,
ITMC,
ITNW,
ITSC,
ITSE, or
ITSW course. |
(3-4) |
|
|
10-12 |
| Minimum Hours Required |
|
26-28 |
Introductory and Advanced Emphasis Course Pairings
GENERAL PROGRAMMING EMPHASIS
Introductory Course
Advanced Course
VISUAL BASIC.NET EMPHASIS
Introductory Course
| ITSE 1432 |
Introduction to Visual Basic.NET Programming |
4 |
Advanced Course
| ITSE 2434 |
Advanced Visual Basic.NET Programming OR |
4 |
| ITSE 2404 |
Visual Basic.NET Database Development with ADO.NET OR |
4 |
| INEW 1440 |
ASP.NET Programming |
(4) |
JAVA EMPHASIS
Introductory Course
Advanced Course
C++ EMPHASIS
Introductory Course
Advanced Course
C# EMPHASIS
Introductory Course
Advanced Course
List A - Database Courses
+Technical Elective - must be selected from the following:
| IMED 1191 |
Special Topics in Educational/Instructional Media Design |
1 |
| ITCC 1191 |
Special Topics in System, Networking, and LAN/WAN Management/Manager |
1 |
| ITNW 1192 |
Special Topics in Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications |
1 |
| ITSC 1171 |
Introduction to Computers |
1 |
| ITSC 1191 |
Special Topics in Computer and Information Sciences, General |
1 |
| ITSE 1191 |
Special Topics in Computer Programming |
1 |
| ITSY 1191 |
Special Topics in Information Technology/Security |
1 |
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.
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