Computer Programming, Associate of Applied Science

(Suggested Occupational Plan)

First Semester

Course CodeCourse NameSemester Hours
ITSC 1301Introduction to Computers

3

OR

COSC 1301Introduction to Computing

3

ITSE 1329Programming Logic and Design

3

ITSC 1305Introduction to PC Operating Systems

3

ENGL 1301Composition I

3

Second Semester

Course CodeCourse NameSemester Hours
ITSE 1402Computer Programming

4

OR

COSC 1436Programming Fundamentals I

4

Elective Intermediate Programming Elective

4

SPCH 1315Fundamentals of Public Speaking

3

OR

SPCH 1321Business and Professional Communication

3

MATH 1314College Algebra

3

Third Semester

Course CodeCourse NameSemester Hours
ITSE 1432Introduction to Visual Basic.NET Programming

4

ITSE 2309Database Programming

3

ITSE 2431Advanced C++ Programming

4

OR

COSC 1437Programming Fundamentals II

4

Core Creative Arts Core Elective

3

Fourth Semester

Course CodeCourse NameSemester Hours
Elective Intermediate/Advanced Programming Elective

4

ITSE 2445Data Structures

4

OR

COSC 2436Programming Fundamentals III

4

ECON 2301Principles of Macroeconomics

3

Fifth Semester

Course CodeCourse NameSemester Hours
ITSE 1350Systems Analysis and Design

3

Elective Advanced Programming Elective

4

ITSC 2286Internship - Computer and Information Sciences, General (Capstone)

2

Total Semester Hours for Associate Degree: 60

Additional Information

Courses in bold type meet General Education requirements for Del Mar College Associate of Applied Science degrees.

Intermediate Programming Elective

Object-oriented Emphasis: ITSE 2417, or other pre-approved programming course.
Database Emphasis: ITSE 2309, or other pre-approved programming course.
Game Emphasis: GAME 1304, or other pre-approved programming course.
Robotics Emphasis: ITSE 1492 (Special Topics), ITSE 2417, or other pre-approved programming course.

Intermediate/Advanced Programming Elective

Object-oriented Emphasis: ITSE 2437 or COSC 2425, or other pre-approved programming course.
Database Emphasis: COSC 2425, or other pre-approved programming course.
Game Emphasis: pre-approved programming course.
Robotics Emphasis: ITSE 1492 (Special Topics) AND COSC 2425, or other pre-approved programming course.