The IT-Software Development Specialist Technical Diploma is a 26 Credit program. The following is a typical semester breakdown of the courses within the program.

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Data Concepts A (10152531)

1.00

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.

Conditions

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, IT - Computer Support Specialist, IT-Junior Developer] 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).]

Industry Credentials Accepted:
  • Google Data Analytics Certificate

IT Development and Design Fundamentals (10152500)

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.

NTC Assessments Offered:
National Exams Accepted:
  • National Exam Accepted: AP Computer Science A

Programming Concepts C (10152503)

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 10152502 - Programming Concepts B with grade greater than or equal to C (Post Secondary Grading Scheme).

Programming Concepts B (10152502)

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 10152501 - Programming Concepts A with grade greater than or equal to C (Post Secondary Grading Scheme).

National Exams Accepted:
  • National Exam Accepted: AP Computer Science A

Programming Concepts A (10152501)

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 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).

National Exams Accepted:
  • National Exam Accepted: AP Computer Science A

Web Design 1 B (10152552)

1.00

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.

Conditions

Student has completed or is in process of completing all of the following course(s): PROGRAMR 10152551 - Web Design 1 A

NTC Assessments Offered:

Web Design 1 A (10152551)

1.00

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.

Conditions

Student has completed or is in process of completing all of the following course(s): PROGRAMR 10152500 - IT Devel & Design Fundamentals

NTC Assessments Offered:

Data Concepts C (10152533)

1.00

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.

Conditions

Student has completed or is in process of completing all of the following course(s): PROGRAMR 10152532 - Data Concepts B

Industry Credentials Accepted:
  • Google Data Analytics Certificate

Data Concepts B (10152532)

1.00

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.

Conditions

Student has completed or is in process of completing all of the following course(s): PROGRAMR 10152531 - Data Concepts A

Industry Credentials Accepted:
  • Google Data Analytics Certificate

Web Design 1 C (10152553)

1.00

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.

Conditions

Student has completed or is in process of completing all of the following course(s): PROGRAMR 10152552 - Web Design 1 B

NTC Assessments Offered:

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:

Database Design And SQL A (10152534)

1.00

Builds upon the basic database principles learned in Data Concepts, further exploring database design/normalization and introducing more complex and varied SQL statements. Learners will create/modify data objects and populate/retrieve data using SQL. Additional topics include: understanding constraints and keys on tables.

Conditions

Student has completed all of the following course(s): PROGRAMR 10152533 - Data Concepts C

Industry Credentials Accepted:
  • Google Data Analytics Certificate

Collaborative Application Development (10152391)

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 satisfied all of the following: [Student has completed all of the following course(s): PROGRAMR 10152223 - User Experience Design] And Student has satisfied all of the following: [Student has completed or is in process of completing all of the following course(s): PROGRAMR 10152506 - Object-Oriented Programming C with grade greater than or equal to C (Post Secondary Grading Scheme).]

NTC Assessments Offered:

Object-Oriented Programming C (10152506)

1.00

Explores object-oriented programming concepts and C# .NET syntax and features, with a focus on iterative development and testing. This course uses a variety of resources including Unified Modeling Language (UML) diagrams to present design principles and concepts. Learners will create console and GUI C# .NET applications which incorporate n-tier design principles and object-oriented design principles and patterns, emphasizing the use of composition over inheritance, interfaces and polymorphism. Additional topics include: file access and serialization, delegates, anonymous methods, lambda expressions, and LINQ.

Conditions

Student has completed or is in process of completing all of the following course(s): PROGRAMR 10152505 - Object-Oriented Programming B with grade greater than or equal to C (Post Secondary Grading Scheme).

Object-Oriented Programming B (10152505)

1.00

Explores object-oriented programming concepts and C# .NET syntax and features, with a focus on iterative development and testing. This course uses a variety of resources including Unified Modeling Language (UML) diagrams to present design principles and concepts. Learners will create console and GUI C# .NET applications which incorporate n-tier design principles and object-oriented design principles and patterns, emphasizing the use of composition over inheritance, interfaces and polymorphism. Additional topics include: advanced event handlers and timers, recursion, sorting and searching algorithms and various data structures.

Conditions

Student has completed or is in process of completing all of the following course(s): PROGRAMR 10152504 - Object-Oriented Programming A with grade greater than or equal to C (Post Secondary Grading Scheme).

Object-Oriented Programming A (10152504)

1.00

Explores object-oriented programming concepts and C# .NET syntax and features, with a focus on iterative development and testing. This course uses a variety of resources including Unified Modeling Language (UML) diagrams to present design principles and concepts. Learners will create console and GUI C# .NET applications which incorporate n-tier design principles and object-oriented design principles and patterns, emphasizing the use of composition over inheritance, interfaces and polymorphism. Additional topics include: class libraries, exception handling, event handlers and basic user interface design and validation. 

Conditions

Student has completed all of the following course(s): PROGRAMR 10152503 - Programming Concepts C with grade greater than or equal to C (Post Secondary Grading Scheme).

Database Design And SQL C (10152536)

1.00

Focus on error handling and database security. Learners engage with data from disparate sources in order to understand basics of extract, transform, load (ETL) procedures. Learners will build a database and move data from source to target and also build simple data reports to illustrate what is in the database.

Conditions

Student has completed or is in process of completing all of the following course(s): PROGRAMR 10152535 - Database Design And SQL B

Industry Credentials Accepted:
  • Google Data Analytics Certificate

Database Design And SQL B (10152535)

1.00

Builds on Database Design and SQL 1, learners use data manipulation language and data definition language to create and update more complex tables and data. Learners build views, indexes, and functions. Additional topics include database performance and SQL

Conditions

Student has completed or is in process of completing all of the following course(s): PROGRAMR 10152534 - Database Design And SQL A

Industry Credentials Accepted:
  • Google Data Analytics Certificate

Advanced .NET Programming: Security And Optimization (10152510)

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 10152506 - Object-Oriented Programming C

Software Architecture (10152392)

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): PROGRAMR 10152391 - Collaborative Application Deve, PROGRAMR 10152506 - Object-Oriented Programming C, PROGRAMR 10152536 - Database Design And SQL C 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 10152512 - Advanced .NET Programming: Web Services]

Advanced .NET Programming: Web Services (10152512)

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 10152506 - Object-Oriented Programming C

Advanced .NET Programming: The CLR (10152511)

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 10152506 - Object-Oriented Programming C

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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