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2020-2021 Catalog

2020-2021 Catalog [PAST CATALOG]

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

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Official 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.)

Approximate Cost

Honors Program Courses

If you qualify for the Honors Program, you may take honors versions of some courses (such as ENG 101H , ENG 102H , etc.).

Graduation Requirements

See Academic Regulations for college-wide Graduation Requirements .

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General Education Requirements: 21 credits

An approved list of general education courses can be found in the General Education and Diversity, Technology and Wellness Requirements section of the catalog. Choose general education courses from the following topics:

English Composition: 6 credits

ENG 101 - Academic Writing and Research 1 3 credit hours
ENG 102 - Academic Writing and Research 2 3 credit hours
ENG 101A and ENG 101 are equivalent courses. Students may take ENG 101A -ENG 102 or ENG 101 -ENG 102 to meet their English Composition General Education requirement.

Arts and Humanities: 3 credits

See General Education Arts and Humanities Requirements for a list of approved courses.

Biological and Physical Sciences: 3 credits

BIO 135 - Principles of Nutrition 3 credit hours

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.

Additional General Education Requirements: 3 credits

CTP 103 - Theories and Applications of Digital Technology 3 credit hours
This course meets the General Education Technology Requirement.

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 135 - Programming in JavaScript 4 credit hours
CTP 150 - Computer Science 1 4 credit hours
CTP 220 - Content Management Systems 3 credit hours

Area of Concentration Requirements: 20 credits

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

ART 268 - User Experience Design for the Web 3 credit hours
CTP 230 - Android Programming 4 credit hours
CTP 232 - iPad/iPhone iOS Programming 1 4 credit hours
Electives: 9 credit hours

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.

Technology Requirement

Satisfied by CTP 103 .

Wellness Requirement

Satisfied by BIO 135 .

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 aligns with the college’s core competencies.

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