Associate of Science in Computer Programming

Peralta Community College District

The major in Computer Programming prepares students for careers as software developers. The program provides the analytical, methodological, and language skills required within the computer industry, and serves as a partial foundation for continued education at four-year institutions.Program Learning OutcomesComputer Software Development: Demonstrate the ability to apply data requirements, algorithmic principles, and software development practice in the modeling and design of computer-based systems in a way that proves comprehension of the tradeoffs involved in design choices.Programming Skills: Demonstrate the ability to analyze a problem, using algorithms to create computer systems and appropriate problem solving using a programming language.Solve Business Problems with Computers: Interpret and analyze a business information problem and design, code, compile, test and debug a program solution in C using proper program syntax balancing efficiency and maintainability, and manage project tasks required for completion of a computer system development project

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