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CERTIFICATES
Computer Programming Technology,
Certificate
Program Design
The Computer Programming Technology Certificate program will provide students
with broad and in-depth knowledge of the theory, design and applications
of digital computers and information processing technologies with a particular
emphasis on programming skills. Students will acquire the background and
skills to enable them to work with digital machines from microprocessors to
microcomputers to mainframe systems configured in Local Area Network of
Wide Area Network configurations. Students will learn: the concepts of efficient
programming design, both traditional and object-oriented; to understand the
role and function of computers and learn to effectively use the computer to
solve complex problems; to describe and understand the various aspects
of computer operating systems; to design, code, run, and debug computer
programs in the predominant computer industry and Internet programming
languages: C++, Visual Basic, Java; to understand good computer database
design by designing, developing forms and reports, and writing the code to
prepare working databases; and to apply critical thinking and analytical skills
to the computer programming solution of complex problems. Classroom discussion
is supplemented with “hands-on” computer laboratory programming
experience and problem solving programming projects.
Curriculum
Students may enroll in this program full or part-time. Courses are offered during
daytime and/or evening hours. Students who complete the Computer Programming
Technology Certificate program and decide to pursue an associates of
science degree may apply all of their credits (24 credits) towards the Computer
Programming Technology A.S. Degree program (66 credits). Students should
consult with a computer science/technology faculty advisor to plan their program
and schedule of classes, and to discuss required course prerequisites.
Required Courses
CST* 110 Introduction to Information Technology 3
CSC* 125 Programming Logic and Design with C++ 3
CSC* 205 Visual Basic .Net I 3
CSC* 206 Visual Basic .Net II 3
CSC* 213 Object Oriented Programming in C++ 3
CSC* 214 Advanced C++ Programming 3
CSC* 220 Object Oriented Programming Using Java 3
CSC* 230 Database Concepts with Web Applications 3
90
Total Credits Required: 24
Learning Outcomes
1. Demonstrate the ability to understand a problem and develop logically
structured solutions through the use of flowcharts, pseudocode, and
C++ code.
2. Differentiate and understand the role and function of various current and
emerging technologies, including, but not limited to, computer hardware,
networking, programming, database, and Internet technologies.
3. Describe basic computer organization and the relationship between
hardware components and the operating system.
4. Identify and apply the major concepts and language requirements to
design, code, execute, and debug programs in the required programming
languages.
5. Demonstrate an understanding of proper database design. Apply
System Development Life Cycle concepts to plan, design, develop,
and implement a database.
WARNING: All course numbers in the Connecticut Community College System
are in the process of change. For up-to-date information on any course number,
contact the MCC Registrar’s Office.
Center for Business and Technologies: 860-512-2623 or www.mcc.commnet.edu/cbt/