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Center for Curriculum and Transfer Articulation
Major: 5063
Effective Term: 2021 Fall   

Award: CCL  
Total Credits: 18-21
CIP Code: 11.0202

Instructional Council: Computer Information Systems (12)
GPA: 2.0
SOC Code: Upon completion of this certificate, students may pursue a career as:
15-1132.00 Software developers, applications
15-1251.00 Computer Programmers
15-1253.00 Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers
15-1254.00 Web Developers


Description: The Certificate of Completion (CCL) in Native Mobile App Development prepares students for employment in entry-level coding, programming, and software development positions with an emphasis on native iOS and Android mobile apps. This CCL will help students prepare to take the App Developer with Swift Certification Level 1 and Associate Android Developer certifications. Courses in this certificate can apply toward the Associate in Applied Science (AAS) in Mobile App Development and Certificate of Completion (CCL) in Mobile App Development.




Required Courses
CIS105 Survey of Computer Information Systems (3) OR
Permission of Program Director, Department or Division Chair (0) 0-3

+ CIS150 Programming Fundamentals (3) OR
+ CIS156 Python Programming: Level I (3) OR
+ CIS159 Visual Basic Programming I (3) OR
+ CIS162AD C# Level I (3) OR
+ CIS163AA Java Programming: Level I (3) 3

+ CIS150AB Object-Oriented Programming Fundamentals 3
+ CIS165 Introduction to IOS Application Development 3
+ CIS165DA Introduction to Android Application Development 3
+ CIS265 Advanced iOS Application Development 3
+ CIS265DA Advanced Android Application Development 3
Credits: 18-21

Learning Outcomes
1. Design and develop a user interface that utilizes professional UI/UX principles. (CIS165, CIS165DA, CIS265, CIS265DA)
2. Design and develop applications that meet the client`s needs utilizing the appropriate controls for the appropriate platform. (CIS105, CIS150, CIS150AB, CIS156, CIS159, CIS162AD, CIS163AA, CIS165, CIS165DA, CIS265, CIS265DA)
3. Develop effective, efficient, tested code that meets specifications. (CIS105, CIS150, CIS150AB, CIS156, CIS159, CIS162AD, CIS163AA, CIS165, CIS165DA, CIS265, CIS265DA)
4. Analyze problems using critical thinking skills and design program solutions. (CIS105, CIS150, CIS150AB, CIS156, CIS159, CIS162AD, CIS163AA, CIS165, CIS165DA, CIS265, CIS265DA)
5. Research and evaluate professional resources to effectively apply them to a problem. (CIS150, CIS150AB, CIS156, CIS159, CIS162AD, CIS163AA, CIS165, CIS165DA, CIS265, CIS265DA)
6. Communicate in varied settings, both orally and in writing, in a culturally responsive manner to function well in a diverse and collaborative team environment. (CIS265, CIS265DA)
7. Practice industry accepted professional and ethical behavior. (CIS163AA, CIS265, CIS265DA)
+ indicates course has prerequisites and/or corequisites.
++ indicates that any suffixed course may be selected.
MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: December 10, 2019

All information published is subject to change without notice. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of information presented, but based on the dynamic nature of the curricular process, course and program information is subject to change in order to reflect the most current information available.





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