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Software Development
Award:
Associate of Applied Science
Total Credits for Award:
60.00
Description:
Minneapolis College's Software Development Degree will empower you to systematically analyze problems and create software solutions for business, scientific fields and government. This fast-paced program uses state-of-the-art technology and prepares you for success through training in client/server architecture, data communications, data process principles and computer business applications. Upon completion of the program, you will have gained strong problem-solving, interpersonal and communication skills that will be useful as you enter the workforce.
COURSE REQUIREMENTS: FIRST SEMESTER:
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COURSE #
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TITLE
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CREDITS
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ITEC 1005
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Preparing for IT
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1.00
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ITEC 1100
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Information Technology Concepts
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2.00
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ITEC 1110
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Information Technology Skills
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2.00
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ITEC 1150
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Programming Logic and Design
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3.00
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ITEC 1250
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Microsoft Windows Operating Systems
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3.00
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ITEC 1425
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Data Communications
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4.00
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TOTAL CREDITS:
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15.00
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COURSE REQUIREMENTS: SECOND SEMESTER:
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COURSE #
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TITLE
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CREDITS
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*CMST Course
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Choose any CMST course that meets MnTC Goal Area 1
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3.00
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*ENGL 1110 or ENGA 1110
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College Composition
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3.00
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ITEC 1375
Or
ITEC 1460
Or
ITEC 1465
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Database Design and Implementation
Or
SQL Server Database Design and Implementation
Or
MySQL Database Design and Implementation
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4.00
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ITEC 2425
Or
ITEC 2775
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Infotech Project Management
Or
Systems Analysis and Design
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4.00
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INFS 1000
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Information Literacy and Research
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2.00
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TOTAL CREDITS:
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16.00
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COURSE REQUIREMENTS: THIRD SEMESTER:
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COURSE #
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TITLE
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CREDITS
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*ENGL 1111
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Research and Composition for Change
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3.00
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Choose two of the following programming languages from the list below. A total of twelve credits are required.
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ITEC 2415
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Apple Mobile Programming
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6.00
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ITEC 2417
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Android Mobile Programming
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6.00
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ITEC 2455
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Visual Basic .Net Progamming
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6.00
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ITEC 2505
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Visual C# .Net Programming
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6.00
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ITEC 2545
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JAVA Programming
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6.00
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ITEC 2560
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Web Client and Server Programming
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6.00
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TOTAL CREDITS:
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15.00
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COURSE REQUIREMENTS: FOURTH SEMESTER:
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COURSE #
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TITLE
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CREDITS
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ITEC 2905
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Software Development Capstone
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4.00
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ITEC 2950
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Information Technology Career Preparation
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2.00
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ITEC Program Electives
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Choose any ITEC courses that are not already required for the program
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4.00
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General Education
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Choose one course from MnTC Goal Area 7, 8, 9 or 10
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3.00
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General Education
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Choose any course from any of the MnTC Goal Areas
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1.00
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TOTAL CREDITS:
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14.00
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General Education Courses (15 Credits):
To complete the Software Development A.A.S. degree, students are required to successfully complete 15 credits of General Education coursework. The coursework must be selected from at least three of the MnTC Goal Areas. A minimum of three credits must be completed from Goal Area 1 and three credits from Goal Areas 7, 8, 9 or 10. Specific courses that are required are *ENGL 1110 or ENGA 1110, *ENGL 1111 and *any CMST course that meets MnTC Goal Area 1.
All students pursuing this award should work closely with their advisor to ensure proper selection of required program courses, if applicable program electives, required Minnesota Transfer Curriculum courses, and MnTC electives. You are expected to meet with your advisor on a regular basis to ensure courses are taken in an order that will lead to efficient and successful completion of the required coursework.