Covers essential programming concepts and skills common to most modern programming languages. Students learn to design, code, test, and debug Python programs, including working with data files.

Introduces programming structures, concepts, techniques and terminology using the Visual Studio development environment and the C# programming language. Familiarity with basic computer operations using Microsoft Windows, file management, the internet, and basic application software is required. CIS 110 recommended.

Introduces concepts and techniques of object-oriented programming, validation and storage of business data sets, and user interfaces.

Introduces planning, analysis, and design of software, with an emphasis on development methodologies, design process, and communication techniques.

Introduces Structured Query Language (SQL). Emphasizes techniques for writing efficient SQL queries using a common commercial implementation of SQL. CIS 110 recommended.

Introduces creating web pages with HTML5 and CSS. Covers JavaScript coding to create, test, debug, and document programs. CIS 166 recommended.

Introduces Extensible Markup Language (XML), proper structure for XML documents, validation, and data manipulation.

Introduces basic concepts and operation of cloud environments. Includes virtual machines (VMs), storage, and security.

Introduces PowerShell scripting, basic cybersecurity concepts, and ethical issues for software development.

Explores development of rich internet applications using standard web technologies and preconfigured server-side resources.

Introduces business information systems. Explores the role of software developers and database managers in developing, refining, and supporting these systems.

Explores how to edit, present, and store data using object-oriented programming and relational databases.

Covers responsibilities and techniques of the maintenance programmer. Includes version control software, teamwork, basic project planning, select cybersecurity issues, and software testing.

Continues development of relational databases and associated services using Structured Query Language (SQL) in Microsoft SQL Server. Introduces transaction processing, stored procedures, indices, constraints, triggers, and views.

Introduces development of interactive web pages using ASP.NET server-side programming. Web programming with SQL databases, addresses security issues, develops web services, and introduces deployment to cloud services.

Covers mobile app development, packaging, and release for Android and iOS devices.

Provides an opportunity for a special project selected jointly by the student and instructor. Written proposal and project timeline must be approved by the instructor prior to registration. Requires a special agreement form. Credits vary based on areas covered and application complexity.