Bachelor of Science in Information Technology - Software Application Programming Specialization
Successful organizations use technology to find solutions to all kinds of business challenges. Individuals who understand how to use technology to contribute to productivity and the bottom line are valued employees.
The Bachelor of Science in Information Technology (BSIT) curriculum includes both a common core, as well as concentration-specific courses. The BSIT core provides a strong foundation in the key information technology areas of programming, systems administration, security, architecture, databases, and ethics. This core centers on an enhanced view of the System Development Life Cycle (SDLC) as a rational, systematic and repeatable process of systems implementation and project management applicable across the spectrum of information technology careers.
The Software Applications Programming (SAP) concentration focuses on the JAVA programming language as the core programming language supported by a curriculum focused on software engineering courses, including requirements, analysis, design, testing, and overall implementation.
This exceptional critical thinking combined curriculum serves as a strong foundation in helping organizations solve business problems using Information Technology.
Outcomes:
- Differentiate between current computer networks, protocols, and the role of network management software in organizations.
- Categorize the fundamentals of computer system security requirements.
- Distinguish between the principles, concepts, and fundamentals of operating systems.
- Apply database concepts and capabilities through the creation, organization and maintenance of modern database systems.
- Differentiate and categorize the legal, ethical, and social issues of information technology.
- Create and design Enterprise Architecture.
- Solve complex problems through the ability to program in at least one high level programming language.
- Implement the goals, processes and techniques of software engineering through the development of a software application supported by a project plan.
Degree Requirements
Courses: General Education
| ECON210 | Principles of Macroeconomics | 4.5 |
| ENGL101 | Composition and Critical Thinking | 4.5 |
| ENGL103 | Composition: Writing and Research | 4.5 |
| ENGL206 | Technical and Professional Writing | 4.5 |
| HIST101 | Modern American History: 1950 to the 21st Century | 4.5 |
| LITR201 | Literature: A Reflection of Life | 4.5 |
| HUMN201 | Introduction to the Fine Arts I | 4.5 |
| MATH109 | Introduction to Algebra | 4.5 |
| MATH112 | Analytic College Algebra | 4.5 |
| MATH203 | Applications of Discrete Mathematics | 4.5 |
| MATH301 | Data Driven Statistics | 4.5 |
| PHIL306 | Ethics for the Information Age | 4.5 |
| SCI101 | Introduction to the Sciences | 4.5 |
| SCI103 | Lab - Science and Technology | 1.5 |
| SCI201 | Environmental Science and Sustainability | 4.5 |
| SCI203 | Lab - Environmental Science and Sustainability | 1.5 |
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| UNIV104 | Academic and Career Success | 4.5 |
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| HUMNELE | Humanities Elective | 4.5 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 66 |
Courses: Core
| CS126 | Unix Fundamentals | 4 |
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| CS250 | Fundamentals of Database Systems | 4 |
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| CS251 | Fundamentals of Database Systems | 4 |
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| CS362 | Structured Query Language for Data Management | 4 |
| CSS150 | Introduction to Computer Security | 4 |
| EM208 | Web Development I | 4 |
| IT106 | Introduction to Programming Logic | 4 |
| IT110 | Introduction to Programming | 4 |
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| IT140 | Introduction to Operating Systems and Client/Server Environments | 4 |
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| IT Elective | |
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| IT245 | Introduction to Network Management | 4 |
| IT254 | Spreadsheet Applications | 4 |
| IT401 | Information Technology Architectures | 4 |
| IT425 | Systems Analysis, Design and Integration | 4 |
| MPM210 | Introduction to Project Management | 6 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 54 |
Courses: Specialization
| CS346 | User Interface Design | 4 |
| CS455 | Software Requirements Engineering | 4 |
| CS457 | Software Design | 4 |
| CS459 | Software Testing | 4 |
| CS376 | Object Oriented Methods | 4 |
| ELE | BSIT Elective | 4 |
| SWE400 | Software Construction | 4 |
| SWE410 | Software Processes | 4 |
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| SWE440 | Software Project Management | 4 |
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| IT Elective (4) | |
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| SWE441 | Human Elements in Projects and Organizations | 4 |
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| IT Elective 2 (4) | |
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| SWE481 | Software Engineering Capstone I | 4 |
| Programming Track | Choose a Programming Track from the list below | 20 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 64 |
Students choosing a Project Management focus will take the courses listed below in the Project Management track in place of CS 376, SWE 400, SWE 410, SWE 440, SWE 441, SWE 481
| MPM332 | Organizational Leadership | 4 |
| MPM344 | Project Risk Management | 4 |
| MPM346 | Contracts and Procurement | 4 |
| MPM357 | Project Performance and Quality Assurance | 4 |
| MPM434 | Project Scheduling and Cost | 6 |
| MPM468 | HR Project Management | 6 |
Courses: Software Application Programming Tracks
Java Track
| IT151 | Introduction to Java Programming I | 4 |
| IT152 | Introduction to Java Programming II | 4 |
| IT251 | Intermediate Java Programming I | 4 |
| IT252 | Intermediate Java Programming II | 4 |
| IT351 | Advanced Java Programming | 4 |
C# Track
| CS116 | C# Programming | 4 |
| CS216 | Intermediate C# Programming | 4 |
| CS316 | Advanced C# Programming | 4 |
| EM Elective | Choose 2 courses in Emerging Media from list below | 8 |
Visual Basic Track
| EBUS115 | Visual Basic Programming | 4 |
| EBUS215 | Intermediate Visual Basic Programming | 4 |
| IT410 | Web Page-Based Database Application Programming With Visual Basic | 4 |
| EM Elective | Choose 2 courses in Emerging Media from list below | 8 |
Emerging Media course electives
| EM218 | Web Development II | 4 |
| EM228 | Scripting for the Web | 4 |
| EM325 | Multi-Media Development for the Web | 4 |
| EM328 | Server-Side Scripting for the Web | 4 |
Total Credit Hours: 184
Locations
- Colorado Springs
- Aurora (Denver Area)