2024-25 HCC Catalog & Student Handbook

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2024-25 HCC Catalog & Student Handbook

Computer Programming - Applications Development - Microsoft C++ - Specialization, A.A.S.: Deactivated Fall 2023

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C++, a general-purpose programming language, is designed to make programming more enjoyable for the serious programmer. C++ is a superset of the C programming language except for minor details. In addition to the facilities provided by C, C++ provides flexible and efficient facilities for defining new types.

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Program CIP Code: 11.0202

Cost of Attendance: https://www.hccs.edu/applying-and-paying/tuition-calculator/

The credit totals are displayed in two key locations: 1. At the end of each semester: You’ll find the total number of credits for that specific semester. 2. At the end of the degree plan: The total number of credits for the entire degree program is listed at the bottom of the plan.

Deactivated Fall 2023 - Teachout until 2026

First Year

First Semester ‐ Fall

EDUC 1300 - Learning Framework Credits: 3
ENGL 1301 - Composition I Credits: 3
MATH 1314 - College Algebra Credits: 3
BCIS 1305 - Business Computer Applications Credits: 3
COSC 1436 - Programming Fundamentals I Credits: 4 (with C++)

Semester Total: 16

Second Semester ‐ Spring

MATH 1324 - Math for Business & Social Sciences Credits: 3
COSC 1437 - Programming Fundamentals II Credits: 4 (with C++)
ITSE 1346 - Database Theory and Design Credits: 3 OR
ITSE 1345 - Introduction to Oracle SQL Credits: 3
XXXX #3## - Social & Behavioral Sciences Elective Credits: 3 ¹

Semester Total: 13

Third Semester ‐ Summer

XXXX #3## - Humanities/Fine Arts Elective Credits: 3 ¹

Semester Total: 3

Second Year

First Semester ‐ Fall

ITSE 2402 - Intermediate Web Programming Credits: 4
COSC 2425 - Computer Organization Credits: 4
COSC 2436 - Programming Fundamentals III Credits: 4 (with C++)
XXXX #3## - Program Approved Business Elective Credits: 3 ²

Semester Total: 15

Second Semester ‐ Spring

INEW 2434 - Advanced Web Programming Credits: 4
ITSE 1380 - Cooperative Education-Computer Programming/Programmer, General Credits: 3 OR
INEW 2332 - Comprehensive Software Project: Coding, Testing and Implementation Credits: 3 (Capstone)
XXXX #3## - General Education Elective Credits: 3 ¹
XXXX #3## - Program Approved IT Elective Credits: 3 ³

Semester Total: 13

Total Minimum Credits for the AAS Degree: 60

¹ A list of electives appears in the Core Curriculum section of this catalog.
² ACCT 2301 , ACCT 2302 ; BMGT 1301 , BMGT 1325 ; BUSG 1301 , BUSG 2305 ; ECON 1301 , ECON 2301 , ECON 2302 ; HRPO 1311 , HRPO 2307 .
³ COSC 2436 ; GISC 1411 ; INEW 2475 ; ITNW 1313 ; ITSE 2333 , ITSE 2471 ; ITSY 1342 ; INEW 2438 ; ITNW 1313

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