Web, Mobile, & Game Development AAS Degree Courses

This course will introduce language independent programming logic design techniques. Students will learn techniques such as flowcharting and pseudo-code to build complete programs that can be translated into modern programming languages. Students will learn to use elements of decision making, looping, control breaks, and arrays. Language independent Object Oriented Programming will be introduced along with other advanced topics.

Lecture Hours: 32 Lab Hours: 32

This course covers the design of data in a relational database. Students will apply strategies and methodologies for database design, implementation, and administration using business rules. Entity Relationship Diagrams and normalization of the database structure are covered.

Lecture Hours: 32 Lab Hours: 32

This course will focus on project management using AGILE. Students will plan projects for future classes. Documenting projects is part of the project plan.

Lecture Hours: 32 Lab Hours: 32

Co-requisite(s): WDV-115 Web Applications

This is a one semester, liberal arts mathematics course that satisfies the minimum general education requirement for math. The course is designed to impart math skills which are helpful in everyday life as well as to expose students to areas of mathematics they may not have seen before. Topics include problem-solving skills, set theory, algebra, consumer mathematics, probability, and statistics. Other topics may be included.

Lecture Hours: 48

Prerequisite(s): Minimum grade of D- in MAT-060 or MAT-063. Or equivalent placement score.

This course provides an intensified study of algebraic techniques and prepares students for future study in mathematics. The central theme is the concept of functions, their properties, graphs and applications. Functions studied include polynomial, rational, exponential, and logarithmic.

Lecture Hours: 64

Prerequisite(s): Minimum grade of C- in MAT-102. Or equivalent placement score.

This one-semester pre-calculus course is intended for the student with a solid algebra background who intends to take calculus. It is also beneficial (but not required) for the student to have a background in trigonometry. The course will emphasize functions using an analytical, numerical, and graphical approach. The student will study linear, polynomial, rational, exponential, logarithmic and trigonometric functions along with their applications.

Lecture Hours: 64

Prerequisite(s): Appropriate Placement Test Scores: ACT Math Score of 25 OR Compass Score of 51-100 in the College Algebra Domain or 31-50 in the Trigonometry Domain.

The second course of a two-semester pre-calculus sequence. Topics include trigonometry and applications, vectors, analytic geometry, and polar and parametric equations.

Lecture Hours: 48

Prerequisite(s): Minimum grade of C- in MAT-121. Or equivalent placement score.

This course is a study of descriptive statistics including graphical representation, central tendency, correlation and regression, intuitive treatment of probability and inferential statistics including hypothesis testing.

Lecture Hours: 48

Prerequisite(s): Minimum grade of C- in MAT-060 or MAT-063. Or equivalent placement score.

The first in a calculus sequence, this course covers topics including functions and their graphs, limits, derivatives, applications of the derivative, and integrals.

Lecture Hours: 64

Prerequisite(s): Minimum grade of C- in MAT-128 or MAT-134. Or appropriate placement scores: ACT 27; COMPASS TRIGONOMETRY 51-100.

This class introduces essential web application development. With the foundations in HTML and CSS built, more advanced techniques will be used to create web applications. Techniques include working with PHP, CSS frameworks, and JavaScript. Design aspects like mobile-friendly design and user experience design will also be covered.

Lecture Hours: 32 Lab Hours: 32

This program will cover the basics of C# as a programming language. This course will cover the syntax of the language.

Lecture Hours: 32 Lab Hours: 32

Prerequisite(s): Minimum grade of C- in CIS-121

This course is designed to give the student the tools and the knowledge to program using the web programming language PHP as a server side language. This course goes over the syntax and usage of the language. This course will introduce the basics of web applications.

Lecture Hours: 32 Lab Hours: 32

Prerequisite(s): Minimum grade of C- in CIS-121 and WDV-115

This course delves into writing SQL queries for relational databases. Simple select queries to complicated joins will be covered. Update, delete, drop, and other queries will also be explained. User database privileges will be covered.

Lecture Hours: 32 Lab Hours: 32

This course delves into the development of games from idea to prototype to a first stage functional game. A variety of platforms will be explored.

Lecture Hours: 32 Lab Hours: 32

Prerequisite(s): Minimum grade of C- in CIS-121 and WDV-115

Pre/Co-requisite(s): Minimum grade of C- in CIS-169

This course focuses on applying the writing process to job application materials and workplace-related written communication.

Lecture Hours: 48

Composition I emphasizes fluency, thesis-driven organization, the use of supporting details, and research techniques. Writing is approached as a recursive process that includes prewriting strategies, drafting, revising, and editing. The course helps students shape writing to serve readers' needs and define a sense of purpose in their writing. It also gives students strategies for reading college-level material.

Lecture Hours: 48

Prerequisite(s): Appropriate placement score or equivalent.

This course is designed to give students experience in creating dynamic web sites. Students will use JavaScript to add interactivity to web sites. Students will explore the Document Object Model as well as other advanced techniques.

Lecture Hours: 32 Lab Hours: 32

Prerequisite(s): Minimum grade of C- in CIS-121 and WDV-115

This course is designed to give the student the tools and the knowledge to program web applications using the web programming language ASP.NET C# as a server side language. This course goes over the syntax and usage of the language. This course will introduce the basics of web applications.

Lecture Hours: 32 Lab Hours: 32

Prerequisite(s): Minimum grade of C- in CIS-169

This course introduces students to the oral communication process and how it affects human interaction There will be an emphasis on developing interpersonal, small group, and public speaking skills. Students will be involved in activities that provide opportunity for the understanding and improvement of their oral communication skills.

Lecture Hours: 48

This course studies the fundamentals of public speaking, emphasizing the process of speech preparation and delivery in various contexts.

Lecture Hours: 48

This course will cover mobile application design, development, and deployment. Students will explore tools used to develop mobile applications for various platforms.

Lecture Hours: 32 Lab Hours: 32

Application Programming Infrastructures (APIs) are a standard tool, and this course shows how to create REST APIs. This course will cover creating an API in both PHP and C#. Security for APIs will also be covered. XML and JSON will both be shown as API return formats.

Lecture Hours: 32 Lab Hours: 32

This course surveys computer algorithms every programmer should know. This course will also explore common design patterns.

Lecture Hours: 32 Lab Hours: 32

Prerequisite(s): Minimum grade of C- in CIS-169 and CIS-231

Human Relations is the study of self and social behavior. Emphasis is placed on the understanding and application of social science theories and research for the development of effective interpersonal and organizational relationships.

Lecture Hours: 48

This course provides an introduction to the study of behavior and mental processes with emphasis in such areas as learning, cognition, motivation, personality, behavioral disorder, therapy, and social influence. An understanding of the impact of both theoretical perspectives and experimental evidence on the formulation of the science of human behavior is also stressed. Psychological theories and principles are utilized to explain and predict behavior.

Lecture Hours: 48

This course surveys the basic principles, concepts, and research findings of social life from small groups to societies. The course examines a range of sociological explanations for the various forms of social behaviors and establishes a basis for reflection and further study in the field.

Lecture Hours: 48

This course is designed to give students a more in depth study of web sites. Topics will include security, troubleshooting/debugging, testing and analytics. The course will help the students develop a toolbox of techniques to improve their programming skills for web application development.

Lecture Hours: 32 Lab Hours: 32

Prerequisite(s): Minimum grade of C- in CIS-121 and CIS-231

This course provides students with an opportunity to pursue or investigate a topic of interest that does not fit within the framework of regular course offerings. An independent study self-directed learning agreement must be discussed with and submitted to a faculty advisor prior to registration. This course may be repeated for credit with different content. This course can be taken for 1–3 credit hours.

Lecture Hours: 32

This course provides students with the opportunity to gain practical work experience, while applying skills and techniques learned in their program of study, under the supervision of an employer, manager, or supervisor.

Lecture Hours: Co-op Hours: 192

Prerequisite(s): Minimum grade of C- in CIS-206 and WDV-500. Instructor consent.

This course is designed to allow students to create a showcase project of their skills in a format and language of the student’s choice. Project management skills introduced from other classes will be reinforced.

Lecture Hours: 32 Lab Hours: 32

Prerequisite(s): Minimum grade of C- in CIS-231 and CIS-481 and CIS-169

This course will help students present the best possible portfolio. This course will guide students in picking the right pieces to exemplify their skills. Students will create a portfolio to take job hunting. Students will learn about a number of aspects in job hunting. Students will also do a team based project for their portfolio.

Lecture Hours: 32 Lab Hours: 32

Prerequisite(s): Must be a 4th semester graduating student to take this class.