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2015-2016 College Catalog 
    
2015-2016 College Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Information Technology - Mobile and Web Applications Development Specialization, AAS


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Information Technology (with a specialization in Mobile and Web Applications Development)

Purpose: The Mobile and Web Applications Development specialization gives students the right mix of creative and technical skills for today’s digital design and mobile industry. The mobile industry is a high-growth industry as most companies are augmenting their business strategy with mobile apps.

Occupational Objectives: Mobile App Designer • Web App Designer • Web Designer • Mobile App Developer • Web App Developer

Admission Requirements: Students who plan to transfer to a four-year university after completing the specialization degree requirements should inform their faculty advisors at the beginning of studies to determine the appropriate courses that meet transfer requirements.

Program Requirements: Students will learn the foundations of digital design and are trained in a variety of application software such as Dreamweaver, Photoshop and Flash. Classroom instruction includes Adobe Associate Certification in the three Adobe products. Students will learn the foundations of creating web apps and mobile apps using technologies such as HTML5, CSS3, PhoneGap, Dreamweaver and Server Side Scripting. Students will also learn the foundations of information technology and computer science, including Python, Visual Basic. NET, Visual C++ .NET and Java programming languages and Windows and iOS operating systems.

Four-Semester (Two Year) Program


Total: 16


Total: 15 or 16


Third Semester (Fall)


Total: 17


Total: 17 or 18


Total Minimum Credits: 65 - 67


Footnote:


  1. Indicates a general education course that is not designed to transfer to a 4-year university.
  2. Students may choose from college approved Social Science  or Humanities/Fine Arts electives  in the catalog.

Notes:


Students who plan to transfer after completing the degree should consult their IT Faculty Advisor at the beginning of studies to determine appropriate transfer course requirements.

For more information on this and other Information Technology or Computer Science programs, visit the department’s web site at www.nr.edu/it.

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