Software Development, AAS

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The Associate of Applied Science in Software Development focuses on programming techniques for software applications. The program prepares individuals to function as entry level programmers and work in a team environment, and includes instruction in a variety of programming languages on programming logic, writing and executing code to create and troubleshoot software applications, data structures and computer architecture.

Learning Outcomes:

Recipients of the Associate of Applied Science in Software Development will be able to:

develop original programs using creative problem solving;
debug and test software;
describe, implement and use common software algorithms and data structure;
apply Object Oriented Programming principles such as Encapsulation, Inheritance, Polymorphism, and Design Patterns;
collaborate on coding projects using tools such as AGILE, version control systems and basic communication skills;
develop applications for multiple platforms.

Specific Degree Information:

Students are encouraged to meet with an academic advisor concerning required courses and sequencing for this degree.

This program articulates with one or more institutions or agencies. Refer to the Transfer Agreements section of the catalog for further detail.

Required Courses for Associate of Applied Science in Software Development:

Freshman Year

First Semester: 15 Hours

CTEC 101:Information Technology Principles Credit Hours: 3
CTEC 102:Problem Solving and Programming Techniques Credit Hours: 3
CTEC 107:Skills for Information Technology (IT) Success Credit Hours: 3
ENGL 101:Composition and Rhetoric I Credit Hours: 3
MATH 101:Applied Algebra for College Students Credit Hours: 3 or
MATH 102:College Algebra Credit Hours: 3

Second Semester: 15 Hours

CTEC 130:HTML5/CSS3 Credit Hours: 3
CTEC 151:Advanced Java Programming Credit Hours: 3
CTEC Elective Credit Hours: 3*
CTEC Elective Credit Hours: 3*
Behavioral/ Social Sciences Elective Credit Hours: 3

Sophomore Year

First Semester: 15 Hours

CTEC 149:Web Scripting Credit Hours: 3
CTEC Approved Elective or Software Development Elective Credit Hours: 3**
CTEC 243:Data Structures Credit Hours: 3
CTEC 250:Programming with C# Credit Hours: 3
Natural Science Elective Credit Hours: 3

Second Semester: 15 Hours

Software Development Electives Credit Hours: 3**
Software Development Electives Credit Hours: 3**
CTEC 270:Relational Database Coding Credit Hours: 3
CTEC 295:The Software Development Process Credit Hours: 3
Humanities Elective Credit Hours: 3

Total Credit Hours: 60

*CTEC Electives: CTEC 104 , CTEC 112 , CTEC 114 , CTEC 155 , CTEC 165 , CTEC 170 , CTEC 172 , CTEC 263 , CTEC 279 (Spring), CTEC 282 (Fall), CTEC 285 (Summer).

**Software Development Electives: CTEC 235 (Fall), CTEC 259 (Spring), or CTEC 260 (Spring)

For transfer to a four-year institution, students are strongly advised to take MATH 102 instead of MATH 101 . Students must seek the assistance of their advisor to determine the appropriate mathematics course.