Computer Programming

Certificate of Achievement 

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The Las Positas Computer Science program offers courses that lead to a Certificate of Achievement in Computer Programming. The certificate prepares students for direct job entry into areas such as computer programming in multiple languages, software testing, and mobile application development. This program will also prepare students for any changes in computer programming technologies as they emerge in the industry to assure well prepared graduates for the market place.

Career Opportunities

Computer Programmer (C, C++, Java, Assembly Language), System/ Unit/Integration Software Tester, Game Programming Intern, Software Information Developer.

Required Core: (18 units) Units

Course	Units
CS 1 (Computing Fundamentals I)	4
CS 2 (Computing Fundamentals II)	4
CS 43 (Professional Communications)	3
CS 45 (Database Programming)	4
CS 47 (Capstone Project)	3

 

List A: Select Three (9-12 units)

Course	Units
CS 16 (Mobile Application Development - IPhone)	3
CS 18 (Mobile Application Development - Android)	3
CS 20 (Advanced Programming with Data Structures/C++)	4
CS 21 (Computer Organization and Assembly Language Programming)	4
CS 31 (Java Programming)	4
CIS 60 (Systems Analysis and Design)	3

 

Units

Units Category	Units
Total Units	27-30