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Technical Program - Information Technology - Programming (AAS) - Lake Land College, Mattoon, IL
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Technical Program

Information Technology - Programming (AAS) (AAS.ITPRO)

Associate Degree in Applied Science

The concentration in Programming provides the necessary training to prepare a student to enter business, industry or government work in programming and related jobs.

The core required classes cover general areas of Information Technology and the concentration classes cover a variety of application programming languages, web programming and database interactivity.


Program requirements may change over time. Specific degree/graduation requirements are determined by the student's degree audit.


For more information contact:
Angie Davison
217-234-5414
adavison@lakeland.cc.il.us

* There are prerequisites or course requisites for this course
** Electives must be approved by All electives must be approved by Program Coordinator.
one cross Course only offered fall semester
Footnote 2 Course only offered spring and summer semester
Footnote 3 Course only offered spring semester
Footnote 4 Courses offered in odd numbered years only
Footnote 5 Courses offered in even numbered years only
Footnote 6 SOS 050 Human Relations and PSY 271 Introduction to Psychology cannot be used as a social science elective
Footnote 7 Consult Academic Advisor for appropriate course
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First Year
First Semester
CIS 156
Familiarizes the student with techniques and problem-solving aids necessary for the solution of computer programming. The exercises will use a programming language to develop the skills needed for solving problems. (Repeatable 3 Times)


Prerequisites: CIS 160 or concurrent enrollment or HS computer class


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 Computer Logic *
3
CIS 160
Provides an opportunity for the student to work with various types of software on the PC. These learning activities include MS Windows, Word Processing, Spreadsheet Design,Database Management, Internet access, and presentation program. (Repeatable 3 Times)


Prerequisites: Students must take CIS 040 or have previous HS experience


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 Practical Software Applications *
3
CIS 071
An overview of computer hardware, software, networks, Internet, web applications, systems, security and troubleshooting. To be used as an introduction to the Network Administration program or to supplement another computer-related degree. (Repeatable 3 Times)

Course Outline


 Introduction to Networking
2
CIS 101
An introduction to networking basics through the Internet. Students will learn about Internet services, etiquette, searches, E-mail, and other internet skills.(Repeatable 3 Times)

Course Outline


 		or
Internet Systems and Applications 		 
SFS 101
Designed to improve student performance in college and beyond. Topics include: college resources; identification of college and career goals; implementation of study, note-taking, and test-taking strategies; and development of life management skills including time management, stress management, and relationship skills.

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 Strategies for Success
2
PED ---

 		or
P.E. Elective 		 
HED ---

 or
Health Elective 		 
EET 060
This course is designed to teach the fundamentals of computer hardware and give students hands on experience in assembling, upgrading and troubleshooting basic computer systems and hardware.

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 Computer Hardware
3
CIS 099
This introductory course focuses on creating and maintaining web pages using XHTML and CSS code. (Repeatable 3 Times)


Prerequisites: Type 30 words per minute


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 Web Page Design *
3
  Total Semester Hours:
16
 
Second Semester
ENG 120
Students will study the writing process by reading essays that illustrate a variety of rhetorical strategies, analyzing writing tasks and texts, and writing, revising, and editing short essays.


Course Outline


 Composition I
3
CIS 162
This course teaches the fundamentals of object-oriented programming. It develops an understanding of data types, methods, classes and objects, selection and repetition structures, functions & one and two-dimensional arrays. (Repeatable 3 Times)


Prerequisites: CIS 156 or consent of instructor


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 Object-Oriented Programming I * +++
3
CIS 100
This course focuses on using client-side technologies to create interactive web pages. (Repeatable 3 Times)


Prerequisites: CIS 099, CIS 156


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 Advanced Web Page Design *
3
MAT 090
Covers mathematical concepts used in the computer and business field. Topics include algebra; addition, subtraction, multiplication, division of decimals and fractions; hexadecimal, binary and octal number systems. Problem solving techniques will be used to solve business-related narrative problems.


Course Outline


 Math for Computer Applications +++
3
MAT 1--

 		or
Math Elective 		 
SPE 111
Focuses on the fundamental principles and methods of selection, analyzing, organizing, developing and communicating information, evidence, and points of view to audiences.

Course Outline


 Introduction to Speech Communication
3
BUS 142
Covers the objectives, organization, and role of business in the free-enterprise system. The course is designed to provide an overview of the field of business and to provide a framework into which specialized fields may be studied.

Course Outline


 Introduction to Business
3
  Total Semester Hours:
18
 

Second Year
First Semester
CIS 095
Structured Query Language will be used to design and manage a database. (Repeatable 3 Times)


Prerequisites: CIS 160 or instructor consent


Course Outline


 		Database Management *
3
CIS 052
Continuation of fundamentals of programming selection,iteration, and condition structures. Introduction to graphical interface(s) and object-oriented, event-driven applications requiring the use of controls, events, arrays, error handling and more. Also includes Mobile, Office and ASP.NET applications, ADO.NET and classes. (Repeatable 3 Times)


Prerequisites: CIS 156


Course Outline


 		Visual Basic * +
4
ECO 231
Focuses on the nature and method of economics, basic supply and demand analysis, national income accounting, business cycles, inflation and unemployment, fiscal policy, money and banking, and monetary policy.

Course Outline


 		Principles of Economics
3
--- ---

 		or
Social Science Elective 		 
CIS 060
An overview of project management as it applies to information technology projects. Project management software will be introduced. (Repeatable 3 Times)

Course Outline


 		Project Management
2
CIS 164
This course teaches advanced concepts in object-oriented programming. It develops an understanding of Windows programming, events, inheritance, data files, databases, debugging, exceptions, and Web-based applications. (Repeatable 3 times)


Prerequisites: CIS 162


Course Outline


 		Object-Oriented Programming II * +
3
CIS or ITT

 		IT Electives **
3
  Total Semester Hours:
18
 
Second Semester
CIS 083
Study of the Systems Development Life Cycle including documentation standards, software packages, data communications and systems conversions will be covered. Emphasis is placed on analyzing, designing, implementing and documenting a complete system. (Repeatable 3 Times)


Prerequisites: CIS 052, CIS 162, CIS 095, CIS 154, CIS 164


Course Outline


 		Systems Design * +++
4
CIS 170
A study of object oriented programming using the Java language. Includes scalar, aggregate, statements, expressions, methods, libraries, classes and objects. Development of objects including the concepts of polymorphism, encapsulation and inheritance are covered. (Repeatable 3 times)


Prerequisites: CIS 156, CIS 162


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 		Java Programming * +++
3
CIS 074
Places emphasis on the student's on-the-job experiences. Job related aptitude tests as well as job hunting techniques are discussed. (Repeatable 3 Times)


Prerequisites: CIS 072, CIS 076


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 		IT Seminar *
1
ITT 045
Designed to give Programming students on-the-job experience. The students must work in the community in a computer related area. (Repeatable 3 Times)


Prerequisites: Completion of 50 semester hours in IT Programming Degree with 2.0 minimum GPA


Course Outline


 		IT Programming Degree Internship *
2
PSY 271
Focuses on psychology as a science, introducing concepts and research in a variety of subfields, including neuroscience, sensation and perception, consciousness, learning and memory, cognition, motivation and emotion, development, personality, disorders and therapy, and social psychology.

Course Outline


 		Introduction to Psychology
3
---

 		or
Social Science Elective 		 
CIS 050
This course focuses on server side technologies to create database driven websites. (Repeatable 3 Times)


Prerequisites: CIS 100, CIS 095, CIS 162 or CIS 164


Course Outline


 		Advanced Web Technologies * +++
3
  Total Semester Hours:
16
 


Total Program Hours: 68

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