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Lamar State College Port Arthur
2016-2017 Catalog
HRPO 1191 Special Topics - Human Resources
Management ...................................................... 1
ITSC 1401 Introduction to Computers .................... 4
Grand Total .......................................................... 17

Recommended Program of Study
Associate of Applied Science
Software Developer
First Year
First Semester ............................................... Credit

Computer Information Systems
Contact:
Office:
Email:
Phone:

GAME 1303 Introduction to Game Design and
Development ...................................................... 3

Zach Mills
Faculty Office Pavilion, Office 101
[e-mail]
409-984-6421

IMED 1416 Web Design I ......................................... 4
ITSC 1401 Introduction to Computers .................... 4
ITSE 1359 Introduction to Scripting Languages .... 3

The Computer Information System Programs
prepare students to enter the field of information
technology. Students completing CIS degrees are
prepared for jobs supporting computer users in
business and industry. The degrees are targeted
toward developing proficiency in software
applications,
operating
systems,
computer
programming and solutions development, web
design and Internet research.
The following computer information system degree
and certificate programs are offered:
Associate of Applied Science
1.
2.

Software Developer
Graphic Design

Second Semester
ENGL 1301 Composition+ ........................................ 3
GAME 1336 Introduction to 3D Game Modeling .... 3
IMED 1301 Introduction to Digital Media .............. 3
ITSE 2321 Object-Oriented Programming .............. 3
POFI 2350 Databases ............................................... 3
Total Hours .......................................................... 15
Second Year
MATH 1314 College Algebra or
MATH 1332 Contemporary Mathematics I+ .... 3

Graphic Design
Computer Programmer

Social/Behavioral Science Elective+ ......................... 3
ITSC 1305 Introduction to PC Operating Systems . 3
ITSE 2357 Advanced Object-Oriented
Programming ..................................................... 3

Software Developer
Contact:
Office:
Email:
Phone:

Total Hours .......................................................... 15

Third Semester .............................................. Credit

Certificate Award
1.
2.

POFT 1127 Introduction to Keyboarding ................ 1

Zach Mills
Fa culty Office Pavilion, Office 101
[e-mail]
409-984-6421

ITSW 2337 Advanced Database ............................... 3
Total Hours .......................................................... 15

The Associate of Applied Science degree in Software
Developer provides a degree alternative to students
interested
in
programming,
database
administration,
and
introductory
game
development. The degree emphasizes major
programming languages, as well as the courses
necessary to develop skills for designing effective
web pages, designing and implementing databases,
and integrating multimedia, graphics, and
animation for introductory game design.
Students must earn a minimum grade of ‘C’ in all
technical courses in the Recommended Program of
Study in order to graduate.

Fourth Semester
Humanities/Fine Arts Elective+ ............................... 3
SPCH 1315 Public Speaking+................................... 3
GAME 1304 Level Design ........................................ 3
ITSE 2359 Advanced Computer Programming ....... 3
POFT 1313 Professional Workforce Preparation .... 3
Total Hours .......................................................... 15
Grand Total ......................................................... 60

+ General education core

Computer Programmer
Contact:
Office:
Email:

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Zach Mills
Faculty Office Pavilion, Office 101
[e-mail]