Rio Salado College

Programming


Institution: Rio Salado College
Program: Programming
Degree or Certificate: Certificate of Completion in Programming
Department: Computer Technology
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Program specializations:

Not Applicable.
Program mission statement:

MISSION STATEMENT

The Certificate of Completion in Programming at Rio Salado College is designed to provide students with knowledge and skills required for employment in the programming field of computer information systems.  The program provides information and training on the use, application, and technological developments of computers in a rapidly changing environment with emphasis on programming theory, Java programming, Visual Basic programming, and web programming.
Professional accreditation: Not Applicable.
Program learning outcomes:
What Will I Learn?:

PROGRAM COMPETENCIES

 

  • Define terms related to microcomputer usage and applications.
  • Identify microcomputer hardware and software components.
  • Apply microcomputer operation skills: care and handling of diskettes, powering up the computer, keyboarding (required speed development: 25 words per minute), and powering down the computer.
  • Evaluate and select microcomputer hardware and software for specific applications.
  • Describe basic graphics, sound, process control, and other special capabilities of a microcomputer.
  • Demonstrate skills for using commercial software programs including electronic spreadsheets, micro word processing, and database management.
  • Demonstrate use of a computer operating system.
  • Use suitable software to generate charts, graphs and graphics for business use.
  • Explain and use various Internet communication, resource discovery and information retrieval tools.
  • Explain program business and structure using logic tools.
  • Describe the components and techniques of structured programming.
  • Describe advanced programming techniques.

For the complete alignment of program competencies visit Center for Curriculum and Transfer Articulation (CCTA).
Evidence of Student Learning - Internal: How will the program measure what I have learned?:

Assessments in the individual courses are tied to lesson objectives as well as course competencies. They include both subjective and objective assessments that challenge students to demonstrate their skill level. Summative assessments (midterm and final exams) are designed to have students apply their knowledge and understanding of key concepts and think critically about how those concepts can be applied to real-life situations.

For the CCL in Programming, final assessments/projects for CIS150, CIS159, CIS162AB, CIS152AD, CIS163AA, CIS259, and CIS263AA were pulled from RioLearn/Perception, Rio's online grading tool. Of all students in the program who earned a CCL degree during Fiscal Years 2009 and 2010, the overall final exam/project pass rate for the seven classes was 95.74%. 
Results of External Exams/Assessments: What third-party assessments will measure what I have learned?:

Not Applicable.


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