Computer Programming and Web Development
Program Statement
Students will be prepared for entry-level programming in business and industry including the option of focusing on web development. They will develop the skills to analyze problems and develop computerized solutions using multiple programming and/or web development options. They will develop the knowledge to work with data analysis and develop and maintain effective programs and/or websites.
Program Information
- Students have access to outstanding state-of-the-art technology and learn from faculty in touch with the needs of industry, both locally and nationally. Courses are constantly evolving to reflect current trends.
- Students who have earned credit at other institutions may be able to obtain transfer credit. Transfer credit approval for any Computer Information Systems (CIS or CIT) course must be approved by the Department Chair or by a full-time faculty member in the department.
- This concentration can be taken online.
After Bristol
- Programming Track: Recent graduates have successfully started their own businesses or gone to work as programmers, programmer analysts, systems administrators, systems analysts, software developers, technicians, and consultants.
- Web Track: Students graduating from this track will be prepared to develop and maintain websites. Students either join a web development firm or do consulting.
Degree Requirements
General Courses
Course #
Title
Credits
History Elective
+
3
COM 104 or COM 114
+
3
MTH 131 or MTH 172
+
3
-
4
Sub-Total Credits
16-17
General Electives
Course #
Title
Credits
CIS Ethical Dimensions Elective
+
0
-
3
CIS Global and Historic Awareness Elective
+
0
-
3
CIS Multicultural and Social Perspectives Elective
+
0
-
3
Multicultural and Social Perspectives Elective
+
3
Science Elective
+
3
-
4
Sub-Total Credits
6-16
Program Courses
Course #
Title
Credits
Sub-Total Credits
14
Programming or Web Track
Choose one of the following tracks:
Course #
Title
Credits
Programming Track
+
27
-
31
Web Track
+
21
-
24
Sub-Total Credits
21-31
Total credits:
60-66
Course Sequencing
Recommended Course Sequence - Semester 1
Item #
Title
Credits
MTH 131 or MTH 172
+
3
-
4
Programming/Web Track Elective
+
3
-
4
Sub-Total Credits
15-17
Recommended Course Sequence - Semester 2
Item #
Title
Credits
COM 104 or COM 114
+
3
Programming/Web Track Elective
+
3
-
4
Programming/Web Track Elective
+
3
-
4
Programming/Web Track Elective
+
3
-
4
Sub-Total Credits
15-18
Recommended Course Sequence - Semester 3
Item #
Title
Credits
History Elective
+
3
Programming/Web Track Elective
+
3
-
4
Programming/Web Track Elective
+
3
-
4
Sub-Total Credits
12-14
Recommended Course Sequence - Semester 4
Item #
Title
Credits
Programming/Web Track Elective
+
3
-
4
Programming/Web Track Elective
+
3
-
4
Science Elective
+
3
-
4
Multicultural and Social Perspectives Elective
+
3
Sub-Total Credits
15-18