The IT - Software Developer Associate Degree is a 64 Credit program. The following is a typical semester breakdown of the courses within the program.

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College 101 (10890165)

1.00

Examines proven strategies designed to help learners achieve greater personal, academic, and professional success. Learners will apply personal responsibility thinking and behaviors; self- management, awareness, and motivation strategies; as well as interdependence skills to develop a proactive life plan.

NTC Assessments Offered:

IT Development and Design Fundamentals (10152700)

1.00

Introduces the field of IT software development and design. Learners will explore degree and career paths, IT tools and processes and begin to demonstrate professional communication. Learners will create or modify a simple computer program using an integrated development environment.

Programming Concepts 1 (10152701)

1.00

Introduces programming concepts and terminology using an object-oriented approach, with a focus on iterative development and testing. This course uses C# .NET, the Unified Modeling Language (UML) and other tools to present concepts from a variety of perspectives. Learners will create UML diagrams and write/debug C# .NET applications that incorporate classes, fields, methods and variables. Additional topics include: utilization of an Integrated Development Environment (IDE), value and reference types, object instantiation/lifetime/scope and mathematical/conditional/logical expressions.

Conditions

Student has completed or is in process of completing all of the following course(s): PROGRAMR 10152700 - IT Development and Design Fundamentals with grade greater than or equal to C (Post Secondary Grading Scheme).

Programming Concepts 2 (10152702)

1.00

Reinforces programming concepts and standards, building on the object-oriented approach introduced in 10-152-501 Programming Concepts A, with a focus on iterative development and testing. This course uses C# .NET, the Unified Modeling Language (UML) and other tools to present concepts from a variety of perspectives. Learners will create UML diagrams and write/debug C# .NET applications, applying the object-oriented basics of abstraction and encapsulation. Additional topics include: utilization of a debugger, object multiplicity and constructors.

Conditions

Student has completed or is in process of completing all of the following course(s): PROGRAMR 10152701 - Programming Concepts 1 with grade greater than or equal to C (Post Secondary Grading Scheme).

Programming Concepts 3 (10152703)

1.00

Emphasizes programming concepts and standards, building on the object-oriented approach of 10-152-502 Programming Concepts B, with a focus on iterative development and testing. This course uses C# .NET, the Unified Modeling Language (UML) and other tools to present concepts from a variety of perspectives. Learners will create UML diagrams and write/debug C# .NET applications, applying the object-oriented basics of abstraction, encapsulation, inheritance.

Conditions

Student has completed or is in process of completing all of the following course(s): PROGRAMR 10152702 - Programming Concepts 2 with grade greater than or equal to C (Post Secondary Grading Scheme).

Data Concepts 1 (10156131)

1.00

TBD

Conditions

Student has completed or is in process of completing all of the following course(s): PROGRAMR 10152700 - IT Development and Design Fundamentals with grade greater than or equal to C (Post Secondary Grading Scheme).

Data Concepts 2 (10156132)

1.00

TBD

Conditions

Student has completed or is in process of completing all of the following course(s): ITDATA 10156131 - Data Concepts 1 with grade greater than or equal to C (Post Secondary Grading Scheme).

Web Concepts 1 (10152751)

1.00

TBD

Conditions

Student has completed or is in process of completing all of the following course(s): PROGRAMR 10152700 - IT Development and Design Fundamentals with grade greater than or equal to C (Post Secondary Grading Scheme).

Web Concepts 2 (10152752)

1.00

TBD

Conditions

Student has completed or is in process of completing all of the following course(s): PROGRAMR 10152751 - Web Concepts 1 with grade greater than or equal to C (Post Secondary Grading Scheme).

Mathematics and Logic (10804133)

3.00

Students will apply problem solving techniques from discrete mathematics. Topics include symbolic logic, sets, algebra and base number systems.

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Written Communication (10801195)

3.00

Develops writing skills which include prewriting, drafting, revising and editing. A variety of writing assignments are designed to help the learner analyze audience and purpose, research and organize ideas and format and design documents based on subject matter and content. Also develops critical reading and thinking skills through the analysis of a variety of written documents.

NTC Assessments Offered:
National Exams Accepted:
  • CLEP® College Composition
  • AP English Language & Composition

English Composition I (10801136)

3.00

Learners develop and apply skills in all aspects of the writing process. Through a variety of learning activities and written documents, learners employ rhetorical strategies, plan, organize and revise content, apply critical reading strategies, locate and evaluate information, integrate and document sources, and apply standardized English language conventions.

NTC Assessments Offered:
National Exams Accepted:
  • CLEP® College Composition
  • AP English Language & Composition

Collaborative Application Development (10152791)

3.00

Introduces the Agile software development methodology and applies it to managing a software development project. Learners will work in small teams, taking an application through its entire lifecycle including the phases of requirements gathering, analysis, design, development, testing, deployment and maintenance. Additional topics include an introduction to the following disciplines and related tools: project management, version control, issue tracking, unit/regression testing and automated build/deployment.

Conditions

Student has completed all of the following course(s): ITDATA 10156132 - Data Concepts 2, PROGRAMR 10152703 - Programming Concepts 3 with grade greater than or equal to C (Post Secondary Grading Scheme).

Object-Oriented Programming 1 (10152704)

2.00

TBD

Conditions

Student has completed all of the following course(s): PROGRAMR 10152703 - Programming Concepts 3 with grade greater than or equal to C (Post Secondary Grading Scheme).

Object-Oriented Programming 2 (10152705)

2.00

TBD

Conditions

Student has completed or is in process of completing all of the following course(s): PROGRAMR 10152704 - Object-Oriented Programming 1 with grade greater than or equal to C (Post Secondary Grading Scheme).

Database Design and SQL (10156133)

3.00

TBD

Conditions

Student has completed all of the following course(s): ITDATA 10156132 - Data Concepts 2 with grade greater than or equal to C (Post Secondary Grading Scheme).

Client-Side Web Development 1 (10152761)

2.00

Applies the basic concepts of client-side development using JavaScript, with an emphasis on understanding the similarities and differences between JavaScript and other object-oriented languages, array structures, objects, debugging, and exploring the Document Object Model (DOM). Learners will create and debug JavaScript applications using an IDE.

Conditions

Student has completed all of the following course(s): PROGRAMR 10152703 - Programming Concepts 3, PROGRAMR 10152752 - Web Concepts 2 with grade greater than or equal to C (Post Secondary Grading Scheme).

Client-Side Web Development 2 (10152762)

2.00

Applies the concepts of client-side development using JavaScript, with an emphasis on understanding security, the Document Object Model (DOM), arrays, objects, as well as functions and modularity and exploring AJAX communication.

Conditions

Student has completed or is in process of completing all of the following course(s): PROGRAMR 10152761 - Client-Side Web Development 1 with grade greater than or equal to C (Post Secondary Grading Scheme).

Oral/Interpersonal Comm (10801196)

3.00

Focuses on developing effective listening techniques and verbal and nonverbal communication skills through oral presentation, group activity, and other projects. The study of self, conflict, and cultural contexts will be explored, as well as their impact on communication.

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Software Architecture (10152792)

3.00

Introduces N-tier software architecture where learners work in Agile teams to create and deploy ASP.NET applications comprised of data access, business and presentation layers using MVC architecture. The application will access data from a relational database using an object-relational mapping (ORM) framework. Additional topics include: Agile project management, version control, authentication, authorization and consuming web services.

Conditions

Student has satisfied all of the following: [Student has completed all of the following course(s): ITDATA 10156133 - Database Design and SQL, PROGRAMR 10152705 - Object-Oriented Programming 2, PROGRAMR 10152791 - Collaborative Application Development with grade greater than or equal to C (Post Secondary Grading Scheme).] And Student has satisfied all of the following: [Student has completed or is in process of completing all of the following course(s): PROGRAMR 10152708 - Advanced .NET Programming: Web Services with grade greater than or equal to C (Post Secondary Grading Scheme).]

User Experience Design 1 (10152771)

1.00

Examines the fundamental principles and concepts of user experience research. Learners will apply user experience standards in the research phase of the User Experience Design process to provide a quality user experience. Topics include: psychological and interaction principles, user research, and requirements analysis.

Conditions

Student has completed all of the following course(s): PROGRAMR 10152700 - IT Development and Design Fundamentals with grade greater than or equal to C (Post Secondary Grading Scheme).

User Experience Design 2 (10152772)

1.00

Examines the fundamental principles and concepts of the design and prototyping phase of the User Experience Design process. Learners will apply user experience standards in the design of web and software interfaces to provide a quality user experience. Topics include: psychological and interaction principles, requirements analysis, style guides, usability testing, and visual design principles.

Conditions

Student has completed or is in process of completing all of the following course(s): PROGRAMR 10152771 - User Experience Design 1 with grade greater than or equal to C (Post Secondary Grading Scheme).

Advanced Client-Side Web Development 1 (10152763)

1.00

Explores the intermediate concepts of client-side development using JavaScript, with an emphasis on web components, server-side JavaScript, design patterns and regular expressions.

Conditions

Student has completed all of the following course(s): PROGRAMR 10152762 - Client-Side Web Development 2 with grade greater than or equal to C (Post Secondary Grading Scheme).

Advanced Client-Side Web Development 2 (10152764)

1.00

Explores the intermediate concepts of client-side development using JavaScript, with an emphasis on web components, server-side JavaScript, design patterns and regular expressions.

Conditions

Student has completed all of the following course(s): PROGRAMR 10152762 - Client-Side Web Development 2 with grade greater than or equal to C (Post Secondary Grading Scheme).

Object-Oriented Design 1 (10152706)

1.00

Builds upon the object-oriented concepts learned in earlier courses, continuing with an in-depth application of object-oriented design principles and patterns. Learners will survey design patterns and principles and implement them in C# .NET applications. Additional topics include the SOLID principles, as well as the factory, singleton, and builder design patterns.

Conditions

Student has completed all of the following course(s): PROGRAMR 10152705 - Object-Oriented Programming 2 with grade greater than or equal to C (Post Secondary Grading Scheme).

Object-Oriented Design 2 (10152707)

1.00

Builds upon the object-oriented concepts learned in earlier courses, continuing with an in-depth application of object-oriented design principles and patterns. Learners will survey design patterns and implement them in C# .NET applications. Additional topics include the adapter, decorator, proxy, composite, and MVVM design patterns.

Conditions

Student has completed or is in process of completing all of the following course(s): PROGRAMR 10152706 - Object-Oriented Design 1 with grade greater than or equal to C (Post Secondary Grading Scheme).

Advanced .NET Programming: Web Services (10152708)

1.00

Explores a variety of advanced C# .NET syntax and language features. This course provides a framework for deep learning by utilizing a variety of resources and tools. Learners will use API test utilities and create C# .NET web API applications. Additional topics include invoking, deploying, and securing web APIs.

Conditions

Student has completed all of the following course(s): PROGRAMR 10152705 - Object-Oriented Programming 2 with grade greater than or equal to C (Post Secondary Grading Scheme).

Introductory Statistics (10804189)

3.00

Students taking Introductory Statistics display data with graphs, describe distributions with numbers, perform correlation and regression analyses and design experiments. They use probability and distributions to make predictions, estimate parameters and test hypotheses. They draw inferences about relationships including ANOVA.

Conditions

Student has completed any of the following course(s): MATH 10804107 - College Mathematics, MATH 10804118 - Intermediate Algebra W Apps, MATH 10804123 - Math with Business Apps, MATH 10804133 - Mathematics and Logic, MATH 10804195 - College Algebra w Apps, MATH 10804198 - Calculus 1

National Exams Accepted:
  • AP Statistics

Psychology of Human Relations (10809199)

3.00

Explores the relationship between the general principles of psychology and our everyday lives. Students are given the opportunity to achieve a deepened sense of awareness of themselves and others. This understanding enables students to improve their relationships with others at work, in the family and in society.

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Intro to Psychology (10809198)

3.00

This science of psychology course is a survey of multiple aspects of behavior and mental processes. It provides an overview of topics such as research methods, theoretical perspectives, learning, cognition, memory, motivation, emotions, personality, abnormal psychology, physiological factors, social influences, and development.

NTC Assessments Offered:
National Exams Accepted:
  • CLEP® Introductory Psychology
  • AP Psychology

Application Development Capstone Project (10152793)

3.00

Builds team software development and communication skills. Learners will form small teams, each identifying, designing and implementing an attractive and usable software application. The project teams will each use Agile software development principles to manage their projects, communicate project status, adapt to changing requirements and overcome technical challenges. Additional topics include a review of the Agile software development methodology.

Conditions

Student has satisfied all of the following: [Student has completed all of the following course(s): PROGRAMR 10152792 - Software Architecture with grade greater than or equal to C (Post Secondary Grading Scheme).] And Student has satisfied all of the following: [Student has completed or is in process of completing all of the following course(s): PROGRAMR 10152709 - Advanced .NET Programming: Cross-Platform with grade greater than or equal to C (Post Secondary Grading Scheme).]

Open-Source Web Development: PHP/MySQL (10152766)

1.00

Introduces server-side web development using PHP and MySQL. Learners will create open-source, server-side web applications. Additional topics include: web security and creating and writing web services.

Conditions

Student has completed all of the following course(s): PROGRAMR 10152762 - Client-Side Web Development 2 with grade greater than or equal to C (Post Secondary Grading Scheme).

Open-Source Web Development: Angular (10152767)

1.00

Introduces full stack web development using Angular open-source framework. Additionally, technologies, such as Express, Node, .Net Core and Entity Framework integration will be explored. Learners will create open-source web applications. Additional topics include: web security and creating and writing web services.

Conditions

Student has completed all of the following course(s): PROGRAMR 10152762 - Client-Side Web Development 2 with grade greater than or equal to C (Post Secondary Grading Scheme).

Open-Source Web Development: React (10152768)

1.00

Introduces server-side web development using the JavaScript-based React framework. Learners will create open-source, server-side web applications. Additional topics include: web security, authentication and React Native.

Conditions

Student has completed all of the following course(s): PROGRAMR 10152762 - Client-Side Web Development 2 with grade greater than or equal to C (Post Secondary Grading Scheme).

Advanced Data: ETL and BI (10156134)

2.00

Introduces learners to ETL (extract, transform, load) using SQL Server Data Tools. Learners use variables and parameters to write data to tables. Learners ensure that data is not duplicated or deleted when employing tools to load data to tables. Additional topics include scheduling ETL deployments.

Conditions

Student has completed all of the following course(s): ITDATA 10156133 - Database Design and SQL with grade greater than or equal to C (Post Secondary Grading Scheme).

Mobile Programming: Back-End (10152721)

1.00

TBD

Conditions

Student has completed or is in process of completing all of the following course(s): PROGRAMR 10152709 - Advanced .NET Programming: Cross-Platform with grade greater than or equal to C (Post Secondary Grading Scheme).

Mobile Programming: Front-End (10152722)

1.00

TBD

Conditions

Student has completed or is in process of completing all of the following course(s): PROGRAMR 10152709 - Advanced .NET Programming: Cross-Platform with grade greater than or equal to C (Post Secondary Grading Scheme).

Advanced .NET Programming: Cross-Platform (10152709)

1.00

Explores a variety of advanced C# .NET syntax and language features. This course provides a framework for deep learning by utilizing a variety of resources and tools. Learners will create C# .NET applications which incorporate advanced features including generics and multi-threading. Additional topics include string optimization, memory management and enumerated types.

Conditions

Student has completed all of the following course(s): PROGRAMR 10152705 - Object-Oriented Programming 2 with grade greater than or equal to C (Post Secondary Grading Scheme).

Advanced .NET Programming: The CLR (10152710)

1.00

Explores a variety of advanced C# .NET syntax and language features. This course provides a framework for deep learning by utilizing a variety of resources and tools. Learners will create C# .NET applications which incorporate advanced features related to the common language runtime. Additional topics include reflection, custom attributes, dynamic UI generation and data binding.

Conditions

Student has completed all of the following course(s): PROGRAMR 10152705 - Object-Oriented Programming 2 with grade greater than or equal to C (Post Secondary Grading Scheme).

Advanced Client-Side Web Development 3 (10152765)

1.00

Applies the basic concepts of client-side development using JavaScript, with an emphasis on understanding the similarities and differences between JavaScript and other object-oriented languages, array structures, objects, debugging, and exploring the Document Object Model (DOM). Learners will create and debug JavaScript applications using an IDE.

Conditions

Student has completed all of the following course(s): PROGRAMR 10152762 - Client-Side Web Development 2 with grade greater than or equal to C (Post Secondary Grading Scheme).

Introduction to Ethics: Theory and App (10809166)

3.00

This course provides a basic understanding of the theoretical foundations of ethical thought. Diverse ethical perspectives will be used to analyze and compare relevant issues. Students will critically evaluate individual, social and/or professional standards of behavior and apply a systematic decision-making process to these situations.

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Test-Out Option Term Definitions

Test

An exam that is scored by faculty or staff in NTC’s Testing Center.

Skill Demonstration

A performance of your expertise that is evaluated by faculty.

Combination: Test & Skill Demonstration

A combination of both a test and a skill demonstration.

Portfolio

A collection and explanation of your past learning through work or life experience.

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