INFORMATION SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGY ?
SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT - A.A.S.
Program focuses on designing, creating, and
PROGRAM INFO maintaining desktop software. Coursework includes
M in im u m cr edit s: 68 analyzing problems, creating solutions, writing code,
Len gt h : 4 semesters testing solutions/programs, project management,
(2 years), if suggested production aspects, and updating projects. Students will
full-time course learn core problem-solving skills, known as the ?six steps
sequence is followed. to program problem-solving,? and how to use integrated
development environments in today?s market.
Car eer oppor t u n it ies:
Graduates may enter the Pr ogr am Ou t com es
job market immediately or Graduates of this program will be able to:
increase their earning 1. Implement Information Technology skills required
potential by transferring by software applications.
to a four-year university 2. Apply methodologies to stay current in IT
to earn a bachelor ?s in offerings, trends, and certifications.
information technology. 3. Apply analytical and problem-solving skills for
Software Developer: computer system designs, planning, and support.
$52,000-63,204 4. Design, code, test, debug, and document software
Job growth: needed for computer system implementation and
17% from 2014 to 2024 maintenance.
Computer Programmer: 5. Apply current IT industry standards, protocols,
$39,798-79,840 and techniques.
* Median salaries & job growth 6. Use instructional applications and material which
nationwide as of 2015. BLS.gov could lead to industry certifications.
Division : Business, In du st r y Cer t if icat ion s:
Engineering, & Industrial Students can sit for the Java Foundations certification
Technologies after the first semester and the Java SE 7 Programmer
Con t act : 434.797.8440 (1Z0-803) after the second semester.
or 434.797.8474
For cou r se descr ipt ion s,
visit danville.edu/catalog
148 - Catalog 2017-18
INFORMATION SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGY ?
SOFTWARE DEV. - A.A.S.
Lect u r e Hr s
Hr s in Class
Lab Hou r s
Cr edit s
Cou r se Sequ en ce
Fir st Sem est er
1
AST 114 Keyboarding for Computer Usage 2 0 2 2
ENG 131 Technical Report Writing 3 0 3 3
HLT/PED Elective 0 2 2 1
ITE 120 Principles of Information Systems 3 0 3 3
ITP 100 Software Design 3 0 3 3
ITP 120 Java Programming I 4 0 4 4
SDV 100 College Success Skills 1 0 1 1
Tot al 16 2 18 17
Secon d Sem est er
ECO 120 Survey of Economics 3 0 3 3
BUS Business Elective 3 0 3 3
ITP 220 Java Programming II 4 0 4 4
ITP 258 Systems Development Project 3 0 3 3
MTH 121 Fundamentals of Math I (or approved sub) 3 0 3 3
Tot al 16 0 16 16
Th ir d Sem est er
ITP 136 C# Programming 4 0 4 4
ITD 132 Structured Query Language 3 0 3 3
ITE 150 Desktop Database Software 4 0 4 4
ITP 246 Server-Side Java Programming 4 0 4 4
BUS 204 Project Management 4 0 4 4
Tot al 19 0 19 19
Fou r t h Sem est er
BUS 236 Communication in Management 3 0 3 3
ITP 244 ASP.NET Programming 4 0 4 4
ITN 109 Internet and Network Foundations 3 0 3 3
ITP 170 Project Management 3 0 3 3
HUM Humanities Elective 3 0 3 3
Tot al 16 0 16 16
1 Students having prior keyboarding experience may request testing out.
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