2005-2006 Undergraduate Catalog

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College of Business and Information Systems

Associate of Science in Application Programming

Graduates of the Application Programming program are prepared to step directly into positions as business application programmers with both large and small companies. Students are taught principles of problem definition, logical design, and structured programming; they learn techniques of writing and maintaining programs. Students are taught commonly-used programming languages (C, COBOL, etc.), how to work in an on-line environment with data bases, and how to read and interpret processor dumps. In addition, each student will have a sound background in business and accounting. Graduates of this program will be able to pursue the four-year degree in computer information systems or management information systems.

The degree is also offered in Sioux Falls. Please contact the College office or the Director of Sioux Falls programs for more information.

All students earning an Associate of Science in Application Programming degree must complete the following courses:

General Education Courses     23
  CSC 105 Introduction to Computers 3  
  ENGL 101 Composition I 3  
  CIS 130 Visual Basic Programming 3  
MATH 102 College Algebra  3
  MATH 112 Quantitative Methods 1  
General Education Natural Sciences 4
    General Education Social Science  3*  
General Education Arts and Humanities 3*
         
Information Systems/Computer Science   15
  CIS 251 Business Applications Programming  3  
  CIS 330 COBOL I 3  
  CIS 331 COBOL II 3  
  CIS 332 Structured Systems Analysis and Design 3  
  CSC 206 Adv. Computer Applications 3  
Support Courses   18
  ACCT 210 Principles of Accounting I 3  
  ACCT 211 Principles of Accounting II 3  
  BADM 220 Business Statistics 3  
  BADM 360 Organization & Management 3  
  BADM 370 Marketing 3  
  ENGL 208 Documentation and Presentation 3  
Electives*  (SPCM101 OR SPCM215 strongly recommended)   8
Total Semester Hours   64

* When choosing a course to meet this requirement, make sure it meets SGE Goal 7: Cultural Diversity.

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