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Planner for Computer Information Systems - Scientific Programming Option (certificate)


Official Title of Certificate: Computer Information Systems - Scientific Programming Option, Certificate 

Award: Certificate 

Code: CRT.CIS.SCI-PROG

Total Credit Hours: A minimum of 22 

About the Computer Information Systems Department

Purpose: Acquire or update software design and programming skills. Develop skills in software engineering, programming languages and the UNIX/LINUX operating system. Experienced computer programmers and technicians may gain skills in advanced high-level languages and programming environments.

Faculty Contact (webapps.aacc.edu/directory): Krysten Hall

Courses to improve skills and prepare for college-level classes may be needed. It is best to see an advisor as you plan your education.

All students must demonstrate eligibility for ENG 101 /ENG 101A . Refer to Academic Regulations on Graduation Requirements , “Certificate Requirements” for more information.

Course/Advising Notes: ______________________________________________________________________________

Term 1

Course Name Credits Term Taken Grade
CTP 115 - Introductory Object-Oriented Program Analysis and Design   4 credit hours    
CTS 120 - Introduction to Linux   4 credit hours    

Term 2

Course Name Credits Term Taken Grade
CTP 150 - Computer Science 1   4 credit hours    
CTP Elective
Students may want to consider technology areas such as: UNIX/LINUX, mobile device programming, the Internet and data communications/networking or programming in Java.
3-4 credit hours    

Term 3

Course Name Credits Term Taken Grade
CTP 250 - Computer Science 2   3 credit hours    
CTP Elective
Students may want to consider technology areas such as: UNIX/LINUX, mobile device programming, the Internet and data communications/networking or programming in Java.
3-4 credit hours