Computer Programming Overview (AS 2126)
Type of Award
AS - Associate in Science
Program Website
https://www.pbsc.edu/careerpathways/pathway-stem.aspx
Program Description
This degree program prepares students to analyze business situations and to design, develop and write computer programs. Individuals learn to store, locate and retrieve specific documents, data and information, analyze problems using logic/analysis tools, and write code in several computer languages. They also learn how to test, monitor, debug, document and maintain computer programs.
Computer programming course content includes computer programming concepts, programming languages and software project management.
Program Learning Outcomes
For detailed information, visit: www.pbsc.edu/learningoutcomes/Program-Learning-Outcomes
Admission Requirements
Completion Requirements
Students must successfully complete all courses listed in the catalog for this program.
For more details about graduation requirements please refer to the Graduation section of this catalog.
Program Length
The program can be finished in two years of full-time enrollment or three years part-time.
Location
The program is offered at the Lake Worth and Boca Raton campuses.
For More Information
Dr. Kharis Kerby D. Sibayan, Professor, sibayank@palmbeachstate.edu, 561-868-3099
Employment Opportunities
The purpose of this program is to prepare students for employment as entry-level programmers, programmer specialists or computer programmers.
Career Path Notes
Courses from this program may transfer into Palm Beach State's Bachelor of Applied Science programs in Information Management or Supervision and Management. For more information, visit: www.pbsc.edu/Bachelors
In addition, courses from this program may transfer to other colleges and universities that allow students to transfer into a four-year program. For more information, contact the college or university to which you wish to transfer.
Career Center
www.pbsc.edu/Career
For more information about employment opportunities, including job outlook and salary information, visit: Occupational Outlook Handbook: www.bls.gov/ooh
O-Net Online: www.onetonline.org
Required courses:
General Education (Credits:15)
| ENC1101 | English Composition 1 (AA) | 3 Credits |
| MAC1105 | College Algebra (AA) | 3 Credits |
| Choose Any Natural Science Area IV, Tier 1 course | 3 Credits |
| Choose Any Humanities Area ll, Tier 1 course | 3 Credits |
| AMH2020 | United States History Since 1877 (AA) | 3 Credits |
| Or | |
| POS1041 | Introduction to American Government (AA) | 3 Credits |
| Or | |
| AMH2010 | United States History to1877 (AA) | 3 Credits |
Required Courses (Credits: 27)
| CGS1100 | Microcomputer Applications (AA) | 3 Credits |
| COP1000 | Introduction to Programming (AA) | 3 Credits |
| CIS2321 | System Analysis and Design (AS) | 3 Credits |
| COP2700 | Introduction to Database (AA) | 3 Credits |
| CIS2513 | Information Technology Project Management (AS) | 3 Credits |
| CNT2000 | Network Technologies (AA) | 3 Credits |
| CTS2301 | Linux Fundamentals (AS) | 3 Credits |
| CTS2120 | Security Essentials (AS) | 3 Credits |
| CEN2212 | Introduction to Programming the Internet of Things (IOT) (AA) | 3 Credits |
Computer Science Electives (Credits: 15)
| Computer Science Electives (Courses with one of the following prefixes: MAC, CNT, CAI, CTS, COP, CGS, CIS, CET, CAP, CEN) (15) | 15 Credits |
Computer Science Electives: A course cannot be used more than once in the program.
Programming Language Elective (Credits: 3)
| Choose one course from the following list of higher level programming language courses: COP2334, COP2360, COP2800, COP2047, COP2654. | 3 Credits |
Programming Language Elective: A course cannot be used more than once in the program.
Total Credit Hours: 60
Course Sequence
Term One - Fall (Year One) (Credits: 15)
| ENC1101 | English Composition 1 (AA) | 3 Credits |
| CGS1100 | Microcomputer Applications (AA) | 3 Credits |
| COP1000 | Introduction to Programming (AA) | 3 Credits |
| CNT2000 | Network Technologies (AA) | 3 Credits |
| AMH2020 | United States History Since 1877 (AA) | 3 Credits |
| Or | |
| POS1041 | Introduction to American Government (AA) | 3 Credits |
| Or | |
| AMH2010 | United States History to1877 (AA) | 3 Credits |
Term Two - Spring (Year One) (Credits: 15)
| COP2700 | Introduction to Database (AA) | 3 Credits |
| CEN2212 | Introduction to Programming the Internet of Things (IOT) (AA) | 3 Credits |
| CTS2301 | Linux Fundamentals (AS) | 3 Credits |
| MAC1105 | College Algebra (AA) | 3 Credits |
| Computer Science Elective (Course with one of the following prefixes: MAC, CNT, CAI, CTS, COP, CGS, CIS, CET, CAP, CEN) (3) | 3 Credits |
Term Three - Fall (Year Two) (Credits: 15)
| CIS2513 | Information Technology Project Management (AS) | 3 Credits |
| CTS2120 | Security Essentials (AS) | 3 Credits |
| Computer Science Elective (Course with one of the following prefixes: MAC, CNT, CAI, CTS, COP, CGS, CIS, CET, CAP, CEN) (3) | 3 Credits |
| Choose one course from the following list of higher level programming language courses: COP2334, COP2360, COP2800, COP2047, COP2654. | 3 Credits |
| Choose Any Humanities Area ll, Tier 1 course | 3 Credits |
Term Four - Spring (Year Two) (Credits: 15)
| CIS2321 | System Analysis and Design (AS) | 3 Credits |
| Choose Any Natural Science Area IV, Tier 1 course | 3 Credits |
| Computer Science Electives (Courses with one of the following prefixes: MAC, CNT, CAI, CTS, COP, CGS, CIS, CET, CAP, CEN) (9) | 9 Credits |
Total Credit Hours: 60