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Computer Programming  (A133 - 2126)

Program Website http://www.pbcc.edu/ComputerScience.xml
Program Description This degree program prepares students to analyze business situations and to design, develop, and write computer programs. Individuals learn to store, locate and retrieve specific documents, data and information, analyze problems using logic/analysis tools, and write code in several computer languages. They also learn how to test, monitor, debug, document and maintain computer programs. Computer programming course content includes computer programming concepts, programming languages and software project management.
Employment Opportunities The purpose of this program is to prepare students for employment as entry-level programmers, programmer specialists or computer programmers.
Career Path Notes This program transfers into PBCC’s Bachelor of Applied Science program in Supervision and Management. For more information, see the web at www.pbcc.edu/BAS.xml.

In addition, many programs have transfer agreements with other colleges and universities which allow students to transfer course or program credit into a four-year program. For information on transfer agreements, visit www.pbcc.edu/transfer.xml.
Admission High school diploma (or equivalent) and College Application submitted to PBCC
(www.pbcc.edu/admissions.xml)
.
Completion Requirements Students must successfully complete all courses listed in the catalog for this program.
Program Length The program can be finished in two years of full-time enrollment or three years part time.
Location The program is offered on the Lake Worth and Boca Raton campuses.
Financial Aid http://www.pbcc.edu/financialaid.xml
Application http://www.pbcc.edu/admissions.xml
Advising http://www.pbcc.edu/advising.xml
Career Center http://www.pbcc.edu/career
For more information about employment opportunities including job outlook and salary information visit:
Occupational Outlook Handbook: http://www.bls.gov/oco/
O-Net Online: http://online.onetcenter.org/
For More Information Dr. Elizabeth Horvath, horvathe@pbcc.edu, (561) 868-3228



For an individualized course sequence, please click here

To see when the course is offered, click the course number. To see a course description, click the course title.

General Education Credits: 18
ENC1101
College Composition I (A.S. students)
3
ENC1210
Technical Communication (A.A.S. students)
3
HSC2100
Health Concepts and Strategies
3
MAC1105
College Algebra (A.S. students)
3
MAT1033
Intermediate Algebra (A.A.S. students)
3
SPC1017
Fundamentals of Speech Communication
3

Any course from Humanities - Area II
3

Any course from Social Science - Area V
3
Required Courses Credits: 21
CGS1100
Microcomputer Applications
3
COP1002
Introduction to Programming Logic
3
CIS2321
Systems and Applications
3
COP2700
Data Structures (SQL)
3
CIS2513
Information Technology Project Management
3
CNT2000
Network Technologies
3
CTS2301
UNIX Installation and Administration Using LINUX
3
Programming Languages Credits: 15
COP1220
Introduction to Programming in C
3
COP2334
Programming in C++
3
COP2800
Programming in Java
3
COP2840
Server-Side Programming
3
COP1332
Visual Basic Programming
3
COP2838
Advanced Visual Basic.NET
3
COP2805
Advanced Java Programming
3
COP2831
Advanced Web Page Applications (XML and JavaScript)
3
Business/Computer Electives Credits: 9

Any courses with the prefix CEN, CIS, CGS, COP, CTS, ACG, APA, ECO, or GEB*
9
Total Program Credits: 63
* A course cannot be used more than once in the program.



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