NOTE: The only WEB courses in the Software Development curriculum are WEB-110: Web Development Fundamentals, WEB-125: Responsive Web Frameworks and WEB-215: Advanced Markup and Scripting.
CSC-113: Artificial Intelligence Fundamentals
This course provides a survey of artificial intelligence and machine learning. Topics include the history, development, and current applications of artificial intelligence and machine learning. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate general artificial intelligence and machine learning concepts.
Pre-Requisites: None
CSC-114: Artificial Intelligence I
This course covers the study of intelligent agent design and rational decision making. Topics include goal-driven agents, search techniques, optimization, basic problem-solving methods, logic, knowledge-based agents, statistical and probabilistic reasoning, and the basics of machine learning. Special consideration will be given to working with data structures and techniques required for basic model building in Python along with understanding how to work and interact with Large Language Models. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate artificial intelligence design concepts.
Pre-Requisites: Take CSC-121
CSC-120: Computing Fundamentals I
This course provides the essential foundation for the discipline of computing and a program of study in computer science, including the role of the professional. Topics include algorithm design, data abstraction, searching and sorting algorithms, and procedural programming techniques. Upon completion, students should be able to solve problems, develop algorithms, specify data types, perform sorts and searches, and use an operating system.
Pre-Requisites: Take 1 group Take DMA-010 DMA-020 DMA-030 DMA-040 DMA-050 Take DMA-010 DMA-020 DMA-030 DMA-045 Take DMA-025 DMA-040 DMA-050 Take DMA-025 DMA-045 Take MAT-121 Take MAT-143 Take MAT-171 Take MAT-025 or MAT-035 Take MAT-003 Take BSP-4003
CSC-121: Python Programming
This course introduces computer programming using the Python programming language. Emphasis is placed on common algorithms and programming principles utilizing the standard library distributed with Python. Upon completion, students should be able to design, code, test, and debug Python language programs.
Pre-Requisites: Take CTI-110 or CSC-120
CSC-122: Python Application Development
This course introduces the use of frameworks to build web-enabled applications. Emphasis is placed on URL routing, output format templating, database manipulation and security. Upon completion, students should be able to create simple web-enabled applications with a graphical user interface using the Python language.
Pre-Requisites: Take CSC-121
CSC-124: Introduction to Data Science Programming
This course covers the key technologies used to manipulate, store and analyze big data. Topics include scripting languages, noSQL databases, database scalability, performance metrics and tuning. Upon completion, students should be able to use programming techniques to investigate data sets and algorithms.
Pre-Requisites: None
CSC-130: Computing Fundamentals II
This course provides in-depth coverage of the discipline of computing and the role of the professional. Topics include software design methodologies, analysis of algorithm and data structures, searching and sorting algorithms, and file organization methods. Upon completion, students should be able to use software design methodologies and choice of data structures and understand social/ethical responsibilities of the computing professional.
Pre-Requisites: Take CSC-120
CSC-133: C Programming
This course introduces computer programming using the C programming language with structured programming principles. Topics include input/output operations, iteration, arithmetic operations, arrays, pointers, filters, and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to design, code, test and debug at a beginning level. The focus of this course is C programming for microcontrollers and embedded systems.
Pre-Requisites: None
CSC-134: C++ Programming
This course introduces computer programming using the C++ programming language with object-oriented programming principles. Emphasis is placed on event-driven programming methods, including creating and manipulating objects, classes, and using object-oriented tools such as the class debugger. Upon completion, students should be able to design, code, test and debug at a beginning level.
Pre-Requisites: Take MAT-045A or MAT-045P or MAT-121 or MAT-143 or MAT-152 or MAT-171 or MAT-271 or MAT-252
CSC-151: JAVA Programming
This course introduces computer programming using the JAVA programming language with object-oriented programming principles. Emphasis is placed on event-driven programming methods, including creating and manipulating objects, classes, and using object-oriented tools such as the class debugger. Upon completion students should be able to design, code, test, debug JAVA language programs.
Pre-Requisites: Take 1 group DMA-010,DMA-020,DMA-030,DMA-040 and DMA-050 DMA-010,DMA-020,DMA-030,DMA-045 DMA-025,DMA-040 and DMA-050 DMA-025 and DMA-045 MAT-121 MAT-171 MAT-003 or MAT-025 or MAT-035 or MAT-110 BSP-4003
Take MAT-045A or MAT-045P or MAT-121 or MAT-143 or MAT-152 or MAT-171 or MAT-271
CSC-154: Software Development
This course covers the fundamentals of software development. Emphasis is placed on the full spectrum of team software development methodologies, software development project management, version control, issue tracking, regression testing, automated build and deployment. Upon completion, students should be able to work in a team environment and apply software development methodologies and software quality assurance principles.
Pre-Requisites: Take DBA-120
Take CSC-134 or CSC-151 or CSC-121
CSC-221: Advanced Python Programming
This course introduces advanced computer programming using the Python programming language. Emphasis is placed on the advanced programming concepts including advanced algorithms and programming principles utilizing standard and third party library tools. Upon completion, students should be able to design, code, test, and debug advanced Python language programs.
Pre-Requisites: Take CSC-121
CSC-227: Cloud Application Development
This course introduces how to build, deploy, host, and manage applications using cloud technologies. Topics include building cloud applications using cloud tool sets, defining and managing service models, storage fundamentals, secure backup system and database programming. Upon completion, students should be able to develop and host cloud applications, as well as design and develop services that access local and remote data from various data sources.
Pre-Requisites: Take CTI-110
Take CSC-151 or CSC-121
CSC-234: Advanced C++ Programming
This course is a continuation of CSC 134 using the C++ programming language with standard programming principles. Emphasis is placed on advanced arrays/tables, file management/processing techniques, data structures, sub-programs, interactive processing, sort/merge routines, and libraries. Upon completion, students should be able to design, code, test, debug and document programming solutions.
Pre-Requisites: Take CSC-134
CSC-249: Data Structure & Algorithms
This course introduces the data structures and algorithms frequently used in programming applications. Topics include lists, stacks, queues, dequeues, heaps, sorting, searching, mathematical operations, recursion, encryption, random numbers, algorithm testing, and standards. Upon completion, students should be able to design data structures and implement algorithms to solve various problems. This course introduces the data structures and algorithms frequently used in programming applications. Topics include lists, stacks, queues, dequeues, heaps, sorting, searching, mathematical operations, recursion, encryption, random numbers, algorithm testing, and standards. Upon completion, students should be able to design data structures and implement algorithms to solve various problems.
Pre-Requisites: Take CSC-121 or CSC-134 or CSC-151
CSC-251: Advanced JAVA Programming
This course is a continuation of CSC 151 using the JAVA programming language with object-oriented programming principles. Emphasis is placed on event-driven programming methods, including creating and manipulating objects, classes, and using object-oriented tools such as the class debugger. Upon completion, students should be able to design, code, test, debug, and implement objects using the appropriate environment.
Pre-Requisites: Take CSC-151
CSC-256: Software Quality Assurance
This course covers the principles, concepts and processes of software testing. Topics include testing technologies, static techniques, test design techniques, and test management. Upon completion, students should be able to design and implement software testing plans and procedures throughout the software life cycle.
Pre-Requisites: Take CSC-121
CSC-289: Programming Capstone Project
This course provides an opportunity to complete a significant programming project from the design phase through implementation with minimal instructor support. Emphasis is placed on project definition, testing, presentation, and implementation. Upon completion, students should be able to complete a project from the definition phase through implementation.
Pre-Requisites: Take All: CTI-110, CTI-120, and CTS-115
Take CSC-154
Take CSC-121 or CSC-134 or CSC-151
Take CSC-256 or BAS-220
Take CSC-221 or CSC-234 or CSC-251
DBA-120: Database Programming I
This course is designed to develop SQL programming proficiency. Emphasis is placed on data definition, data manipulation, and data control statements as well as on report generation. Upon completion, students should be able to write programs which create, update, and produce reports.
Pre-Requisites: Take CTI-110 or CIS-115
DBA-130: Introduction to Nosql Databases
This course introduces large-scale, data-oriented web solutions on NoSQL Databases. Topics include the advantages of developing and implementing NoSQL Database systems. Upon completion, students should be able to design, develop, implement, and administer NoSQL Database structures on business environments.
Pre-Requisites: Take DBA-120 or BAS-240
DBA-240: Database Analysis and Design
This course is an exploration of the established and evolving methodologies for the analysis, design, and development of a database system. Emphasis is placed on business data characteristics and usage, managing database projects, prototyping and modeling, and CASE tools. Upon completion, students should be able to analyze, develop, and validate a database implementation plan.
Pre-Requisites: Take DBA-120
WEB-110: Web Development Fundamentals
This course introduces World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) standard markup language. Topics include creating web pages, responsive design, file transfer, deployment, accessibility, and other related W3C topics. Upon completion, students should be able to deploy a hand-coded website created using the HyperText Markup Language (HTML) and Cascading Style Sheet (CSS) standards. Topics include HTML, XHMTL.
Pre-Requisites: Take ENG-002, ENG-025 or ENG-111
Take MAT-003, MAT-025, MAT-035 or MAT-110
WEB-115: Web Markup and Scripting
This course introduces Worldwide Web Consortium (W3C) Internet programming using JavaScript. Topics include basic syntax, object-oriented programming, functions, variables, events, arrays, validation, accessibility, and web standards. Upon completion, students should be able to write, debug, maintain well-formed and well documented interactive web content using JavaScript code. Students will also be exposed to industry standard development tools and practices with these technologies.
Pre-Requisites: Take WEB-110 or CTI-110
WEB-125: Responsive Web Frameworks
This course introduces students to responsive web frameworks. Topics include planning effective responsive websites, industry standard Markup Language, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), testing, and web publishing. Upon completion, students should be able to plan, develop, test, and publish responsive web content.
Pre-Requisites: Take WEB-115
WEB-140: Web Development Tools
This course provides an introduction to web development tools.Topics include creating websites using web development tools and web standards. Upon completion, students should be able to create small web sites and upload files to a web server.
Pre-Requisites: Take ENG-002, ENG-025 or ENG-111
Take MAT-003 or MAT-025 or MAT-035 or MAT-110
WEB-180: Active Server Pages
This course introduces active server programming. Topics include HTML forms processing and other issues related to developing active web applications. Upon completion, students should be able to create and maintain a dynamic website. Current trends in ASP, to include ASP.Net will be taught.
Pre-Requisites: Take CIS-115
WEB-182: PHP Programming
This course introduces students to the server-side, HTML-embedded scripting language PHP. Emphasis is placed on programming techniques required to create dynamic web pages using PHP scripting language features. Upon completion, students should be able to design, code, test, debug, and create a dynamic web site using the PHP scripting language.
Pre-Requisites: Take WEB-110
WEB-210: Web Design
This course introduces intermediate to advanced web design techniques. Topics include customer expectations, advanced markup language, multimedia technologies, usability and accessibility practices, and techniques for the evaluation of web design. Upon completion, students should be able to employ advanced design techniques to create high impact and highly functional web sites. Students will develop a working knowledge of using CSS and employing within a website.
Pre-Requisites: Take WEB-110 or WEB-140
WEB-213: Internet Marketing and Analytics
This course introduces students to Search Engine Optimization (SEO), Search Engine Marketing (SEM)and web analytics. Topics include Search Engine Optimization (SEO), Pay Per Click advertising (PPC), Search Engine Marketing (SEM), web analytics, eye-tracking software and email marketing. Upon completion, students should be able to set up, monitor and maintain SEO optimized websites; and develop strategies for online marketing and advertising plans.
Pre-Requisites: Take WEB-110
WEB-214: Social Media
This course introduces students to social media for organizations. Topics include social media, marketing strategy, brand presence, blogging, social media analytics and technical writing. Upon completion, students should be able to utilize popular social media platforms as part of a marketing strategy, and work with social media analytics tools.
Pre-Requisites: Take ENG-111
WEB-215: Advanced Markup and Scripting
This course covers the advanced programming skills required to design Internet applications and interactive web content.Emphasis is placed on the programming techniques required to develop Internet applications, interactive web content, frameworks, and using libraries. Upon completion, students should be able to design, code, debug, and document Internet-based programming solutions to various real-world problems.
Pre-Requisites: Take WEB-115
Take WEB-125
WEB-225: Content Management Systems
This course introduces students to Content Management Systems (CMS) designed for the publication of Web content to Web sites. Topics include individual user accounts, administration menus, RSS-feeds, customizable layout, flexible account privileges, logging, blogging systems, creating online forums, and modules. Upon completion, students should be able to register and maintain individual user accounts and create a business website and/or an interactive community website.
Pre-Requisites: Take WEB-110
WEB-250: Database Driven Websites
This course introduces dynamic (database-driven) website development. Topics include the use of basic database CRUD statements (create, read, update and delete) incorporated into web applications, as well as in software architecture principles. Upon completion, students should be able to design and develop database driven web applications according to industry standards.
Pre-Requisites: Take WEB-110 and DBA-120
WEB-260: E-Commerce Programming
This course introduces the concepts and tools to implement electronic commerce via the Internet. Topics include application and server software selection, securing transactions, use and verification of credit cards, publishing of catalogs, documentation, and site administration. Upon completion, students should be able to setup a working e-commerce Internet web site.
Pre-Requisites: Take WEB-250
WEB-287: Web E-Portfolio
This course covers the creation and organization of a web-based e-portfolio that includes a resume, references, and comprehensive academic and work samples. Emphasis is placed on creating an e-portfolio with solid design and demonstrable content, the production of a resume and self-promotional materials, and interview techniques. Upon completion, students should be able to present their own domain with included professional e-portfolio elements of resume, sample work, and related self-promotional materials.
Pre-Requisites: Take WEB-210 and WEB-115
WEB-289: Web Development Capstone Project
This course provides an opportunity to complete a significant Web technologies project from the design phase through implementation with minimal instructor support. Emphasis is placed on project definition, documentation, installation, testing, presentation, and training. Upon completion, students should be able to complete an Internet project from the definition phase through implementation.
