Computer Programming AAS DEGREE

Program Requirements Guide 2021-2022

Program Overview Program Faculty ENGL 1711 Composition 1 – 4 cr COMM 17XX – 3 cr The job of the applications programmer is to (1) Mary Anderson  Goal 3 or Goal 4...... 3 review job specifications provided by the system [email protected] analyst and end user and (2) plan, code, test, and Goal 3: Natural Sciences OR Goal 4: Mathematical/Logical Reasoning document a programming solution which takes Warren Sheaffer the available data input and produces the desired (MATH 1730 or proficiency required) [email protected] output in the form of a printed report or a screen  Goal 5: History, Social Science and display. The programming language(s) used Cheng Thao Behavioral Sciences ...... 3 depends on the nature of the problem and the [email protected]  Goal 6: Humanities and Fine Arts...... 3 languages available during installation. General Education Requirements ...... 16 Above average communications and math skills Program Requirements are required. Students should exhibit qualities Total Program Credits ...... 60 of patience, perseverance and preciseness and  Check off when completed should enjoy working in a team environment and also be able to work independently. Course Cr The following courses are  CSCI 1410 Computer Science & Information not offered every semester. Career Opportunities Systems...... 4 Fall Semester Only Graduates find excellent opportunities as  CSCI 1423 Computer Networking – Client . . . . 4 CSCI 1542 Java Programming 2 computer programmers in business, manufacturing,  CSCI 1450 Web Fundamentals/HTML...... 4 government and education. Jobs for computer CSCI 2442 Server Side Programming  programmers for all types of computer CSCI 1523 Intro to Computing and CSCI 2622 Client Side Programming 2 systems are found throughout the country Programming Concepts...... 4 DGIM 1490 3D Animation Fundamentals with opportunities for good earning and rapid  CSCI 1524 Intro to Algorithms and DGIM 2530 Web Based Game Design 1 advancement. Jobs include: Programmer, Data Structures...... 4 DGIM 2560 Illustrator Database Project Specialist, Applications  CSCI 1541 Java Programming 1...... 4 DGIM 2586 Digital Sound Programmer, Technical Programmer, Systems  CSCI 2570 Machine Architecture and Organization. .4 Analyst, MIS Coordinator, Software Developer, Subtotal...... 28 Junior Programmer-Analyst, and Senior Spring Semester Only Programmer-Analyst. CSCI 2440 Client Side Programming 1 Complete one of the Emphases listed below. . . . 16 CSCI 2466 J2EE-JSP and Servlets Program Outcomes Java Program Emphasis Cr DGIM 2521 2D Web Animation Graduates will be able to  CSCI 1542 Java Programming 2...... 4 DGIM 2531 Web Based Game Design 2 All other courses are offered both fall and spring 1. Graduates design and code computer  CSCI 1550 Database Management Fundamentals . .4 semester pending course enrollment. programs in a variety of computer-  CSCI 2440 Client Side Programming I...... 4 programming languages.  CSCI 2466 J2EE-JSP and Servlets ...... 4 CSCI 1410, CSCI 1550, and General Education requirements are offered in the fall, spring, and Total Emphasis Credits ...... 16 2. Graduates professionally structure and summer. document source codes. Web Development Emphasis Cr See back of this guide for Course Sequence, 3. Graduates utilize sound program testing  CSCI 2440 Client Side Programming 1 ...... 4 Transfer Opportunities & Course Chart procedures to insure the accuracy of the programs they develop.  CSCI 2442 Server Side Programming...... 4  CSCI 2466 J2EE-JSP and Servlets...... 4 Minimum Program Entry Requirements 4. Graduates use current program coding  CSCI 2622 Client Side Programming 2...... 4 Students entering this program must meet conventions to develop well documented the following minimum program entry Total Emphasis Credits ...... 16 code. requirements: 5. Graduates apply effective technical Web Based 2D Game Development Emphasis Cr Reading: Score of 250+ or grade communication skills. of “C” or better in READ 0722 or  DGIM 2521 2D Web Animation...... 2 READ 0724 or EAPP 0900 6. Graduates develop database applications  DGIM 2530 Web Based Game Design 1. . . . . 4 using an industry standard database  DGIM 2531 Web Based Game Design 2. . . . . 4 Writing: Score of 250+ on Reading management system. Comprehension or grade of “C” or  DGIM 2586 Digital Sound ...... 2 better in ENGL 0922 or EAPP 0900 7. Graduates develop a computer program to  DGIM Technical Electives...... 4 create, modify and manipulate a relational  DGIM 1490 3D Animation Fundamentals. . . . 4 Adv . Algebra & Functions: Score of database. 250+ or grade of "C" or better in  DGIM 2560 Illustrator...... 4 MATH 0920 8. Graduates identify the similarities and  DGIM 1483 Photoshop 1...... 2 differences between the Linux and Windows  DGIM 1484 Photoshop 2...... 2 Assessment Results and Prerequisites: Students admitted into Saint Paul College operating systems. Total Emphasis Credits ...... 16 programs may need to complete additional courses based on assessment results and General Education Requirements Cr course prerequisite requirements. Certain Refer to the Minnesota Transfer Curriculum Course MATH, READ, and ENGL courses have additional prerequisites. Information is subject to change. List for each Goal Area This Program Requirements Guide is not a contract.  Goal 1: Communication ...... 7 009A

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Computer Programming AAS DEGREE (continued) (44 credits + 16 GenEd credits)

Program Start Dates Second Semester Transfer Opportunities CSCI 1523 Intro to Computing and Saint Paul College has a transfer articulation Fall, Spring, Summer Programming Concepts...... 4 agreement between the following program and post-secondary institution for the baccalaureate Course Sequence Goal 1: ENGL 1711 Composition 1...... 4 Emphasis Course...... 4 degree program listed below. The following sequence is recommended for CSCI 1541 Java Programming I ...... 4 For more information please go to a full-time student; however, this sequence is Total Semester Credits...... 16 saintpaul.edu/Transfer. not required. Not all courses are offered each semester. Third Semester Computer Programming AAS BA Individualized Studies First Semester CSCI 1524 Intro to Algorithms and Data Structures. . 4 CSCI 1410 Computer Science & Goal 1: COMM 17XX ...... 3 Metropolitan State University Information Systems...... 4 Emphasis Course(s)...... 8 BS Information Technology CSCI 1423 Computer Networking – Client...... 4 Total Semester Credits...... 15 Saint Mary's University, CSCI 1450 Web Fundamentals/HTML ...... 4 Twin Cities Campus Goal 3: Natural Sciences OR Fourth Semester Goal 4: Mathematical/Logical Reasoning . . . . .3 CSCI 2570 Machine Architecture and Organization. . 4 (MATH 1730 or proficiency required) Goal 5: History, Social and Behavioral Sciences. . . .3 Total Semester Credits...... 15 Goal 6: Humanities and Fine Arts...... 3 Emphasis Course(s)...... 4 Total Semester Credits...... 14 Total Program Credits ...... 60

The below chart illustrates the courses required for completion of this degree.

Introductory

CSCI 1410 CSCI 1423 CSCI 1450 Computer Science & Computer Web Fundamentals/ Information Systems Networking 1 - Client HTML

Intermediate CSCI 1523 Programming/Development Emphasis Intro to Computing and Programming (see front for specific emphasis courses) Concepts CSCI 1541 Java Programming I CSCI XXXX CSCI XXXX Intermediate Intermediate Programming Course Programming Course

MATH 1730 College Algebra Advanced (or proficiency)

CSCI 2570 CSCI XXXX CSCI XXXX Advanced Advanced CSCI 1524 Machine Architecture Intro to Algorithms & Organization Programming Course Programming Course and Data Structures