Software Development in Java

 Java is a high-level programming language that lets you work quickly and integrate systems more effectively. Java programmers are employed in research, data science, machine learning, artificial intelligence, quality assurance, web back-end, and other careers throughout the software industry.

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Students learn software development techniques and methods for creating applications in Java.Students also apply these skills in practical projects relevant to the software industry. The successful student will be able to use much of the course work toward a BS in computer science. 

Program LearningOutcomes:  

·       Students are able to design, document, test and debug programs using Java 

·       Students use design patterns in application programs 

·       Students demonstrate techniques for creating modular reusable code 

Course	Title	Units	Year/Semester (Y1 or S1)
Required courses:
CS 1A	Object oriented programming methodologies in Java	4.5
CS 1B	Intermediate Software Design in Java	4.5
Plus at least 15 units from the following courses
CS 1C	Advanced Data Structures and algorithms in Java	4.5
CS 10	Computer Architecture and organization	4.5
CS 18/ Math 22	Discrete Mathematics	5
CS 22A	Javascript for Programmers	4.5
CS 30A	Introduction to Linux	4.5
CS 31A	Introduction to database management systems	4.5
CS 40A	Software Engineering Methodology	4.5
CS 40A	Network Basics	4.5
Math 10	Elementary Statistics	5
Math 48A	Precalculus I	5
Math 48B	Precalculus II	5
Math 48C	Precalculus III	5
Math 1A	Calculus	5

SuggestedSequence: 

Fall:CS 1A and MATH 48A 

Winter: CS 1B and CS 30A 

Spring:CS 1C and CS 40A 

TotalUnits = 27.5 

Most of the prospective students of this Certificate of Achievement are from the San Francisco Bay Area, which is a hub of technological innovation in the world. However, the certificate is relevant and useful to any student who wishes to contribute to the area and potentially seek employment with one of the major multinational technology companies. There is a great need within the software industry for more trained graduates of diverse backgrounds, which is a need this certificate seeks to meet.

This program is like the De Anza College Certificate of Achievement for Programming in Java. Data shows that there is currently yet unmet demand for graduates in this area. Several students at Foothill college come here from north of Foothill and will be better served by an offering of this program at our campus. Furthermore, the focus of our program is different from the De Anza offering due to our emphasis on software engineering patterns and principles. None of the community colleges in the San Mateo Community College district (north of Foothill) offer this program currently.