Central Arizona College

Computer Programming AAS Degree

Semester Hours: 65
Effective Term: Fall 2010

Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None

Program Description: The Programming A.A.S. Degree focuses on the analysis, design and programming skills necessary for entry-level programming positions. Successful completion may lead to Certified Software Development Professional and Sun Certified Java Programmer.

Recommended Proficiencies: RDG094

Course Requirements
Computer Programming A.A.S. Degree (65 Credits) General Education Requirements (19-23) Written Communications (3) ENG101 English Composition III (3) (SUN ENG 1101) ENG121 Applied Technical Writing (3) Oral Communications (3) Select a COM course, or an AGEC course if you plan to transfer to earn a bachelor's degree. Arts and Humanities (3) Select an Art, Humanities, Literature, Music, Philosophy or Theatre course numbered 100 or above or an AGEC course. Social and Behavioral Sciences (3) ECN201 Principles of Macroeconomics (3) ECN202 Principles of Microeconomics (3) Or select an Anthropology, Economics, Geography, History, Political Science, Psychology or Sociology course numbered 100 or above or an AGEC course. Physical and Biological Sciences (4) Select a Biological or Physical Science course numbered 100 or above, or an AGEC course. Mathematics (6-7) BUS101 Business Mathematics (3) plus MAT121 Intermediate Algebra, Standard (4) or higher Core Requirements (42) BUS100 Introduction to Business (3) BUS207 Business Communications (3) CIS112 Web Page Design Fundamentals (3) CIS120 Survey of Computer Information Systems (3) CIS121 Microcomputer Operating System Fundamentals (3) CIS123 Introduction to Programming (3) CIS150 Windows Server (3) CIS181 C#.Net (4) CIS214 Application Development in Excel (3) CIS216 Java Programming (4) CIS217 Application Development in Access (3) CIS218 C++ Programming (4) CIS233 Web Application Development using PHP (3) Other Requirements (4) PAC or DAN Course (1) Reading Competency: RDG094 College Reading Computer Competency (3): CIS120 Survey of Computer Information Systems (3) (Fulfilled in the Core Requirements) Students must earn a cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of at least a 2.0 on a 4.0 scale. Students must earn a minimum of 20 credits from CAC. This A.A.S. Degree requires 65 credits.
Program Measurable Student Learning Outcomes
1. (Synthesis Level) Plan and implement technology solutions. 2. (Comprehension Level) Identify common hardware components of computer systems and describe their uses. 3. (Comprehension Level) Identify the hardware and software components of a local area network. 4. (Knowledge Level) Define various local area network topologies and communication standards. 5 (Application Level) Use Visual Basic programming language forms, tools, and language components to solve problems. 6. (Synthesis Level) Code elementary programs in C# and Java language, utilizing pointers, input and output options, data types, structures, and unions, and disk file operations. 7. (Analysis Level) Analyze programs for errors. 8. (Application Level) Complete DNS Configuration on Windows 2008 server. 9. (Application Level) Produce web pages that retain users. 10. (Application Level) Use advanced features of Excel such as data tables, PivotTables, conditional formatting, IF, VLOOKUP, and PMT functions; create Web pages and queries; use logical functions; database functions; create macros; understand the basics of Visual Basic for Applications (VBA). 11. (Application Level) Use advanced features of Access to query multiple tables; add grouping and sorting levels to forms and reports; use calculated fields, work with data aggregates; create PivotTables and PivotCharts; create macros; use SQL; understand Visual Basic for Applications (VBA). 12. (Analysis Level) Explain the role of business economics in creating and distributing wealth and its stakeholders. 13. (Synthesis Level) Write standard business messages (i.e. memos, e-mail, inquiries, replies to inquiries, orders, credit and collection messages, claim, and adjustment messages).
Standards for Program
1. For a given situation plan and implement a solution using emerging technology. 2. Correctly identify common hardware components of computer systems and describe their uses. 3. Accurately identify the hardware and software components of a local area network 4. Correctly define various local area network topologies and communication standards. 5. Solve a provided business problem using Visual Basic programming language forms, tools, and language components. 6. Code elementary programs in C# and Java language for a given business application. 7. Identify and correct all errors in a given program. 8. Correctly configure a Windows 2008 server. 9. Create a webpage for a given ecommerce site that is user-friendly. 10. Use advanced features of Excel and Access to create business solutions. 11. Correctly explain the role of business. 12. Write professional quality business documents.