The IT-Junior Developer Technical Diploma is a 26 Credit program. The following is a typical semester breakdown of the courses within the program.
* College 101 (10-890-165) is not part of the program credit requirements but is a College Requirement for graduation that must be passed with a “C” or better.
Credit for Prior Learning Available
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.
Introduces students to foundational concepts of data, information, and data management. Learners identify and use different types of data models. Learners use Microsoft Visio to create diagrams that illustrate how entities are related. Additional topics include eliminating data redundancy, explaining structures of relational tables, and compiling a data dictionary.
Student has satisfied all of the following: [Students who specified one or more of these Programs of Study or Program Foci: Business Analyst, Data Analysis Specialist, Data Analytics] And Student has satisfied all of the following: [Student has completed or is in process of completing any of the following course(s): MICROAPP 10154104 - Foundations Of Technical Supp, PROGRAMR 10152500 - IT Devel & Design Fundamentals with grade greater than or equal to C (Post Secondary Grading Scheme).]
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.
Student has completed or is in process of completing all of the following course(s): PROGRAMR 10152501 - Programming Concepts A with grade greater than or equal to C (Post Secondary Grading Scheme).
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.
Student has completed or is in process of completing any of the following course(s): ITDATA 10156100 - Data Fundamentals, PROGRAMR 10152500 - IT Devel & Design Fundamentals with grade greater than or equal to C (Post Secondary Grading Scheme).
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.
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.
Student has completed or is in process of completing all of the following course(s): PROGRAMR 10152502 - Programming Concepts B with grade greater than or equal to C (Post Secondary Grading Scheme).
Students will apply mathematical problem solving techniques. Topics will include symbolic logic, sets, algebra, Boolean algebra and number bases. Keywords: Math, Logic, Math and Logic
Introduces Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Cascading Style Sheet (CSS) coding techniques. Learners will create/modify web pages using HTML tags and style the web pages with CSS. Additionally, learners will create and edit text content. For the final course project, learners will create a personal website portfolio. Additional topics include: text editors, FTP utilities and browser tools.
Student has completed or is in process of completing all of the following course(s): PROGRAMR 10152552 - Web Design 1 B
Introduces Hypertext Markup Language (HTML) and Cascading Style Sheet (CSS) coding techniques along with the development of text content to communicate clearly, concisely and effectively on the web. Learners will create/modify web pages using HTML tags and style the web pages with CSS. Additionally, learners will create and edit text content. For the final course project, learners will begin a personal website portfolio. Additional topics include: copyright considerations, text editors, and browser tools.
Student has completed or is in process of completing all of the following course(s): PROGRAMR 10152500 - IT Devel & Design Fundamentals
Introduces Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Cascading Style Sheet (CSS) coding techniques. Learners will create/modify web pages using HTML tags and style the web pages with CSS. Additionally, learners will create and edit text content. For the final course project, learners will create a personal website portfolio. Additional topics include: text editors, FTP utilities and browser tools.
Student has completed or is in process of completing all of the following course(s): PROGRAMR 10152551 - Web Design 1 A
Create database models and database objects using T-SQL statements. Learners use data manipulation language (DML) to modify and create data. Learners manipulate the structure of existing tables to add, modify, and remove columns and constraints. Additional topics include foreign key relationships and indexes.
Student has completed or is in process of completing all of the following course(s): PROGRAMR 10152532 - Data Concepts B
Learners describe primary keys and how to select them. Learners explain normalization and its role in the database design process. Learners apply normalization rules to evaluate and correct table structures. Learners use SQL Server and retrieve information from data tables. Learners use to SQL queries to join tables, aggregate data, and restrict data retrieval.
Student has completed or is in process of completing all of the following course(s): PROGRAMR 10152531 - Data Concepts A
Examines the design, prototyping and evaluation of user interfaces. Learners will apply user experience standards in the development of web and software interfaces to provide a quality user experience. Topics include: psychological and interaction principles, requirements analysis, designing for different devices, style guides, usability testing, and visual design principles.
Student has completed any of the following course(s): BUSADMIN 10102320 - Business Analyst Fundamentals, PROGRAMR 10152500 - IT Devel & Design Fundamentals
Focuses upon developing speaking, verbal and nonverbal communication and listening skills through individual presentations, group activities and other projects. Keywords: Oral, Oral Comm, Comm, Speech
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. Keywords: Written Comm, Comm, Writing
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.
Student has completed all of the following course(s): PROGRAMR 10152223 - User Experience Design, PROGRAMR 10152506 - Object-Oriented Programming C with grade greater than or equal to C (Post Secondary Grading Scheme).
An exam that is scored by faculty or staff in NTC’s Testing Center.
A performance of your expertise that is evaluated by faculty.
A combination of both a test and a skill demonstration.
A collection and explanation of your past learning through work or life experience.
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