Computer Science: Software Engineering, AAS

Program Description

The program emphasizes the complete lifecycle of the software development process. Students learn how to design, develop, test, deploy, and maintain software using rigorous software engineering practices. They are taught how to leverage technology to create flexible and scalable applications and to address the challenges that arise during the development process. Also, the program exposes students to a range of other disciplines, such as the physical sciences, social sciences, and humanities so they gain an understanding of the real-world scenarios that make up the software engineering environment.

Learning Outcomes

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

1. Demonstrate an understanding of connections between various platforms and programming languages;
2. Work with and study the underlying technologies that support the internet;
3. Demonstrate the ability to use an IDE (integrated development environment);
4. Demonstrate the use of OOP (object-oriented programming) techniques in program design and development;
5. Demonstrate writing, compiling and executing code in Object Oriented programming languages;
6. Test programs and troubleshoot simple problems;
7. Understand relational database design methodology and be able to use database software to build, modify, and query relational databases; and
8. Produce logical software solutions to problems.

Degree Requirements

 There are four Associate degree options within Computer Science. Students may earn only one degree but can earn additional certificates.

• Computer Science: Mobile Programming, AAS
• Computer Science: Relational Database Development Certificate
• Computer Science: Smartphone Application Development
• Computer Science: Software Development
• Computer Science: Web Developer Certificate
• Computer Science: Web Development, AAS