Computer Studies and Information Processing, Computer Programming - Associate in Science
Knight Campus, Warwick only
The Computer Programming concentration prepares students to enter a modern programming environment. The program stresses problem definition and solution design using different programming languages in the development of applications.
Note: All students must obtain a grade of at least C in all computer course requirements and must maintain a 2.0 GPA. Many courses require prerequisites, corequisites and/or testing. See course descriptions for details.
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this program, a student will be able to:
- Apply fundamental concepts of programming languages and software development to solve a diverse array of problems and recognize these concepts in different languages.
- Communicate clearly, accurately, and succinctly through written and verbal means.
- Work effectively with others to design, develop, evaluate, and present solutions to software engineering problems.
- Analyze a problem, gather appropriate data, and use logic to solve and analyze results for relevance, accuracy, and consistency.
- Apply the skills that are the focus of this program to business scenarios.
Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
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| General Education Requirements | ||
| COMM 1010 | Communication Fundamentals^ HUMN; Non-Written Communication; Social and Professional Responsibilities | 3 |
| ENGL 1010 | Composition I (or ENGL 1010A) HUMN; Written Communication; Information Literacy | 3 |
| General Education Elective | 3 | |
| General Education Elective | 3 | |
| Social Science Elective SSCI | 3 | |
| Social Science Elective SSCI | 3 | |
| Choose TWO of the following: | 3-5 | |
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Mathematics Elective 1; MSCI
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Science Elective MSCI
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| Subtotal | 21-23 | |
| Major Requirements | ||
| COMI 1150 | Programming Concepts | 3 |
| COMI 1260 | Introduction to SQL | 3 |
| COMI 1350 | Data Analytics Programming | 3 |
| COMI 1750 | Web Development 1 | 3 |
| COMI 2520 | Data Structures and Algorithms | 3 |
| COMI 2530 | Introduction to Software Engineering^ 2 | 4 |
| COMP 1200 | Database Design & Management | 3 |
| Take six credit sequence of the following Programming Language Sequence courses: | 6 | |
| Programming in C# and Advanced Programming in C# |
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| Java Programming and Advanced Java Programming |
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| Programming Language Elective | 9 | |
| Choose ONE of the following: | 3 | |
| Subtotal | 40 | |
| Total Hours | 61-63 | |
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See table of Math Electives below.
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Computer Studies Department recommends Introduction to Software Engineering^ (COMI 2530) in your final semester.
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Work-based learning course
Math Electives
| Code | Title | Hours |
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| MATH 1139 | Mathematics for Liberal Arts Students (MATH 1139C) | 3 |
| MATH 1240 | Statistical Analysis I (This course can be taken if you are not transferring) | 4 |
| MATH 2111 | Pre-Calculus Mathematics | 4 |
| MATH 2138 | Quantitative Business Analysis II | 3 |
| MATH 2141 | Calculus I | 4 |
| MATH 2142 | Calculus II | 4 |
| MATH 2243 | Calculus III | 4 |
| Note: Most baccalaureate Computer Science Programs will have a Calculus requirement. | ||
Recommended Course Sequence
| Year 1 | ||
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| Semester 1 | Hours | |
| COMI 1150 | Programming Concepts | 3 |
| COMI 1750 | Web Development 1 | 3 |
| ENGL 1010 | Composition I (or ENGL 1010A) | 3 |
| Choose ONE of the following: | 3 | |
| Mathematics Elective 1 | 3 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| Choose ONE of the following: | 3 | |
| Programming in C# | ||
| Java Programming | ||
| COMI 1260 | Introduction to SQL 2 | 3 |
| COMI 1350 | Data Analytics Programming 2 | 3 |
| COMM 1010 | Communication Fundamentals^ | 3 |
| Choose ONE of the following: | 3 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Semester 1 | ||
| Choose ONE of the following: | 3 | |
| Advanced Programming in C# | ||
| Advanced Java Programming | ||
| COMP 1200 | Database Design & Management | 3 |
| Programming Language Elective | 3 | |
| Choose ONE of the following: | 3 | |
| Social Science Elective | 3 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| COMI 2520 | Data Structures and Algorithms 2 | 3 |
| COMI 2530 | Introduction to Software Engineering^ 2 | 4 |
| Programming Language Elective | 6 | |
| Choose ONE of the following: | 3 | |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Total Hours | 61 | |
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For list of MATH courses that fulfill the Math elective requirement for this program, please see table of Math Electives on the Computer Programming Requirements page.
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This course is offered in the Spring semester only.
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Work-based learning course
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