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Mobile Device Application Development - Internet and Mobile Device Application Development (A.A.S.)

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Title of Major: Internet and Mobile Device Application Development - Mobile Device Application
Development, A.A.S.

Award: Associate of Applied Science degree, A.A.S

Code: AAS.CPS.MOBL-APP-DEV

Total Credit Hours: 60

About the Computer Science Department

Purpose: Prepares students for careers requiring a strong background in computer technology. Covers fundamental concepts in software development, internet application development and mobile device application development.

Emphasizes the development of software development in iOS and Android platforms. Emphasizes the roles and responsibilities of a Mobile Device Application developer.

Range of Occupations:

Software Developer
Mobile Applications Developer
Applications Developer
Android/iOS Mobile Developer

Related Major

Students may wish to also review requirements for the similar major linked below.

Internet Application Development - Internet and Mobile Device Application Development (A.A.S.)

Graduation Requirements

See Academic Regulations for college-wide Graduation Requirements .

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General Education Requirements: 22-25 credits

An approved list of general education courses can be found in the General Education Requirements and degree program required courses section of the catalog. Choose general education courses from the following topics:

Mathematics: 3 credits

MAT 145-Precalculus 1 3 credit hours
Or more advanced level if qualified.

Social and Behavioral Sciences: 3 credits

See General Education Social and Behavioral Sciences Requirements for a list of approved courses.

Program Requirements: 19 credits

Students must complete all of these with a grade of C or better.

CTP 115-Introductory Object-Oriented Program Analysis and Design 4 credit hours
CTP 118-Web Development using HTML/CSS 4 credit hours
CTP 120-Introduction to WWW Publishing 3 credit hours
CTP 135-Programming in JavaScript 4 credit hours
CTP 150-Computer Science 1 4 credit hours

Area of Concentration Requirements: 16-19 credits

Students must complete all of these with a grade of C or better.

ART 262-Image & Design 3 credit hours
ART 171-Interactive Design 1 3 credit hours
CTP 230-Android Programming 4 credit hours
CTP 232-iPad/iPhone iOS Programming 1 4 credit hours
Electives: 2-5 credit hours

Computer Competency Requirement

General education requirement CTA 103 meets this requirement.

Diversity Requirement

All students in associate degree programs must satisfy the diversity requirement. In many cases, students may satisfy this requirement simultaneously as they satisfy a general education course requirement or with an elective.

Fast Track

This program has a Fast Track Option for those holding a college degree.

Program Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:

Develop applications for the iPad and iPhone using the iOS development environment.
Develop applications for Android devices
Demonstrate the use of design patterns
Apply fundamental principles and methods of Computer Science to a wide range of applications

This program align with the college’s core competencies.

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