Software Development
Summer 2018
Start
Fall, Winter, Spring
Additional Costs
Books | $750 |
* Estimated cost of books for six quarters. |
Program Description
The software development program trains students in current web and desktop application development using diverse industry technologies. Software development is an evolving field of study requiring continuing education and the ability to adapt to constant change. Graduates from this program acquire problem solving skills, are encouraged to work independently and as a team, and be ethical in all interactions.
Students must maintain a grade of 2.0 in each class.
Program Learning Outcomes
- Learn programming concepts and techniques that enable students to be a lifetime learner as technology evolves.
- Understand and implement cost effective and efficient web sites.
- Understand how to properly create, store, and retrieve data from a normalized database.
- Solve problems while developing software or web sites.
- Communicate with clients while developing software or web sites.
- Demonstrate responsibility for meeting deadlines and addressing client needs.
- Understand how technology relates and impacts society.
- Design, develop, deploy and maintain software and web development projects specified by a client.
- Demonstrate professionalism and flexibility.
- Develop research skills and techniques.
Note: All program required software is available in CIS labs. Student discounts are available for software purchased for home use.
Career Opportunities
Most companies need software creation or integration as well as a public presence web site. Businesses are continually providing information and services online. Job titles include: software developer, computer programmer, web developer, and web designer. Earnings are competitive with other salary jobs and are much more lucrative as a consultant.
AAS - SCC
Offered at Locations: Spokane Community College |
First Quarter |
CIS 107 | Software Math | 2 |
CIS 108 | Computer Math | 3 |
CIS 111 | HTML5/CSS I | 5 |
CIS 112 | Web Graphics with Photoshop | 3 |
CIS 146 | Introduction to Programming/VB | 5 |
| 18 |
Second Quarter |
CIS 126 | DBMS/SQL | 5 |
CIS 130 | HTML5/CSS II | 5 |
CIS 282 | Programming I - Ruby | 5 |
ENGL&101 | English Composition I | 5 |
| 20 |
Third Quarter |
CIS 114 | JavaScript/jQuery | 5 |
CIS 256 | C# | 5 |
CIS 283 | Programming II - Ruby | 5 |
CMST&210 | Interpersonal Communication | 5 |
| 20 |
Fourth Quarter |
CIS 217 | Mobile Development I | 5 |
CIS 230 | PHP Programming | 5 |
CIS 284 | Ruby on Rails | 5 |
| 15 |
Fifth Quarter |
CIS 218 | Mobile Development II | 5 |
CIS 221 | Mobile IV-IOS 1 | 5 |
CIS 258 | ASP.NET | 5 |
CIS 272 | Agile Software Development | 5 |
| 20 |
Sixth Quarter |
BT 160 | Job Preparation Techniques | 3 |
CIS 219 | Mobile Development III | 5 |
CIS 222 | Mobile V-IOS 2 | 2 |
CIS 259 | Advanced .NET | 5 |
| 15 |
108 credits are required for the AAS |
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Disclaimer: The college cannot guarantee courses will be offered in the quarters indicated. During the period this guide is in circulation, there may be curriculum revisions and program changes. Students are responsible for consulting the appropriate academic unit or adviser for more current and specific information. the information in this guide is subject to change and does not constitute an agreement between the college and the student.