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8/22/2024 2:53:43 PM
Software Development Degree
Total Program Credits: 60-62
The Software Development Degree provides a foundation for a career in software development and maintenance, including hands-on experience with a variety of computer programming languages and platforms. Coursework includes systems analysis, database, and project management skills. Prepares students for entry-level positions as programmers and developers.
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the Associate in Applied Science Degree in Software Development program, the graduate will be able to:
- Write and test computer programs in a variety of programming languages and development environments.
- Develop and maintain applications for desktop, web, and mobile platforms.
- Design and build relational database environments.
- Apply processes for systems analysis, design, and project management.
- Demonstrate effective communication skills in a technology environment.
(Reviewed Summer 2023)
Placement Measures
Program Map for Students
| CIS 101 ◊ Computer Systems & Business Applications | Core Course | 3 |
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| CIS 102 ◊ Professional Information Technology and Computer Science | Core Course | 3 |
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| CIS 108 Introduction to Python | Core Course | 3 |
| CIS 121 ◊ Introduction to Programming | Core Course | 3 |
| RHT 101 ◊ # English Rhetoric & Composition I | Communications Gen-ed | 3 |
| Take Credits Humanities or Fine Arts | Humanities or Fine Arts Gen-ed | 3 |
| Total Semester Credits: | 15 |
| Meet with your Academic Advisor to create an academic plan.
Explore transfer institutions and admissions requirements by attending transfer events (if intending to transfer). |
Note: Grade of “C” or higher is an IAI requirement for RHT 101◊ and RHT 102◊.
| CIS 125 ◊ # Discrete Mathematics for Computing | Core Course | 4 |
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| MAT 110 ◊ # College Algebra | Core Course | 3 |
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| MAT 111 ◊ # Pre-Calculus | Core Course | 5 |
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| MAT 114 ◊ # Plane Trigonometry | Core Course | 3 |
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| CIS 190 ◊ # Web Site Development | Core Course | 3 |
| CIS 253 ◊ # Visual Basic .NET | Core Course | 3 |
| CIS 255 ◊ # C++ Programming | Core Course | 3 |
| CIS 278 ◊ # Database Management Systems | Core Course | 3 |
| Total Semester Credits: | 15-17 |
| Meet with your Academic Advisor to update your academic (and transfer plan, if intending to transfer).
If intending to transfer, create a Transferology account to explore how coursework transfers and attend a Transfer 101 Workshop. |
| CIS 103 # Android Application Development | Core Course | 3 |
| CIS 262 ◊ # Oracle DBMS Development | Core Course | 3 |
| CIS 264 ◊ # C# Programming | Core Course | 3 |
| CIS 277 ◊ # Command Processing and Scripting | Core Course | 3 |
| CIS 295 ◊ # Data Structures With C++ | Core Course | 3 |
| Total Semester Credits: | 15 |
| Meet with your Academic Advisor to update your academic (and transfer plan, if intending to transfer).
Attend a Ready to Apply Workshop. (Minus the GECC Credential) |
| BUS 285 ◊ # Project Management | Core Course | 3 |
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| CIS 275 ◊ # Project Management for Small-Business Systems | Core Course | 3 |
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| CIS 263 ◊ # Introduction to Object Oriented Programming | Core Course | 3 |
| CIS 280 ◊ # Business Systems Analysis & Design | Core Course | 3 |
| SPE 101 ◊ # Principles of Effective Speaking | Communications Gen-ed | 3 |
| Take Credits Social and Behavioral Science | Social and Behavioral Science Gen-ed | 3 |
| Total Semester Credits: | 15 |
| Meet with your Academic Advisor to finalize your transfer plan and apply to your transfer institution(s) if intending to transfer.
Submit graduation petition by deadline (check for the specific date in catalog or syllabi.) |
See Associate in Applied Science Graduation Requirements by discipline: https://triton.smartcatalogiq.com/2024-2025/triton-college-catalog/applied-science-programs/associate-in-applied-science-degree-requirements/
See CIS course descriptions.
Chairperson: Daniel Grigoletti, Ext. 3354; email: danielgrigoletti@triton.edu
KEY
(AAS/CERT) |
| General Education |
Communications, Fine Arts, Humanities, Life Science, Mathematics, Physical Science, Social and Behavioral Science (see individual degree requirements). |
| Core Course |
Course(s) listed in a semester the student is required to take. |
| Program Elective |
Course(s) that faculty recommend and are listed in the ‘Program Electives’ section (if any) for this program. |
If intending to transfer, choose courses accepted by your transfer institution. |
| General Elective |
Course(s) chosen by the student, if needed, above and beyond core courses and program electives (if any), to complete the Program Total Credits. |
| ◊ symbol |
This course is articulated. (course transfers to 3 or more Illinois State schools, as an elective or equal course-to-course) |
| # symbol |
This course has a prerequisite. (course(s) student takes prior to taking this course) |