Program Overview

Computer Science - Java Certificate of Achievement

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Career Opportunities

A basic knowledge of computer structure and programming adds to many jobs - as a programmer, working with programmers and as a content expert developing programs for projects in that field.

Program Learning Outcomes

Students completing this program will be able to:

• Apply knowledge of math, science and computer science to identify, formulate and solve computer science problems.
• Communicate effectively and work well in situations that require teamwork.
• Design and perform tests, analyze and interpret data and prepare a report summarizing the results of the tests.
• Develop a design or system given a set of requirements and specifications.
• Use techniques, skills and computer tools necessary for computer science practice.

Program Overview

Completion of this Certificate of Achievement prepares students for work using the Java programming language.

Requirements

Major: Core and Selective Requirements

Complete Core Courses, 16 units

• CIS 118 | Introduction to Computer Science | 4 units
• CIS 242 | Computer Architecture and Assembly Language | 3 units
• CIS 262 | Discrete Mathematics for Computer Science | 3 units
• CIS 284 | Introduction to Object Oriented Programming- Java | 3 units
• CIS 286 | Introduction to Data Structures - Java | 3 units

Total Required Units: 16