Programs

You have 2 programs to choose depending on your career goals:

Below is the list of courses suggested for students pursuing a Computer Information Systems degree or Web Development Certification.  The list is divided into 4 semesters, but you may not have to take classes in the order listed below.  Talk to your advisor about what is best for you.  For detailed information on the listed courses refer to course descriptions.

Make sure to contact Carla Hester-Croff, Assistant Professor of Information Technology at (307) 382-1745 or chester@wwcc.wy.edu regarding your goals to complete the Computer Information Systems or Web Development Certificate. 

Program for A.S. Degree in Computer Information Systems

Freshman Year
Fall Semester

Credit

   Spring Semester Credit

Macroeconomics (ECON 1010)

 3 English II (ENGL 1020 or 2010) 3
English I (ENGL 1010) 3

Microeconomics (ECON 1020)

 3

Algebra & Trigonometry (MATH 1450) or Precalculus Trig (MATH 1405)

 3-5 Lab Science 4
*Computer Information System (COSC 1200) 3 *+ Computer Science Elective 3
Health & Human Activity 1 Health & Human Activity 1
  Amer. & Wyo. Gov't (POLS 1000) 3
Total 13-15 Total 17

 

Sophomore Year
Fall Semester

Credit

   Spring Semester Credit

Principles of Accounting I (ACCT 2010)

3

Humanities or Applied Arts

3
Calculus I (MATH 2200) 5 Principles of Accounting II (ACCT 2020) 3
*Programming (COSC 2409) 3 *Computer Science I (COSC 1030) 4
Intro to Computer Science (COSC 1010) 4  *+Computer Science Elective 3
*+Computer Science Elective 3 Calculus II (MATH 2205) 5
Computer Science Portfolio/Capstone (COSC 2800) 2
Total 18 Total 20

*Required for A.S. Degree in Computer Information Systems

+For graduation requirements Computer Science electives include any Computer Science courses, including IMGT 2400, not otherwise required for major

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Program for 18-Hour Web Site Development Certificate

This certificate program is designed to prepare students for entry-level and/or advanced positions in the Information Technology (IT) industry with such titles as Web Designer, Web Developer or Web Editor.

Upon completion of course work, the graduate will:

  1. Understand the history, evolution and concepts of the Internet and the World Wide Web.
  2. Perform basic functional operations on the World Wide Web, including browsing and searching the Web, using e-mail and advanced communication tools, and FTP (File Transfer Protocol).
  3. Understand the role of the Internet, Intranets, and Internet tools in business, be able to plan, design, develop and maintain Internet Web pages using HTML and Microsoft FrontPage.
  4. Be able to plan, design, develop, and maintain interactive dynamic Web pages containing DHTML and JavaScripting.

     
    Computer Information Systems (COSC 1200) 3

    Programming (COSC 2409)

    		 3
    Web Development I (COSC 1350) 3
    Web Development II (COSC 2350) 3
    Computer Graphics: PhotoShop (CMAP 2600) 3
    Web Page Dynamics and Scripting (COSC 2360) 3
    Total 18

Note:  Due to prerequisite requirements on some of the above courses, this certificate will require 2-3 semesters to complete. 

For more information, contact Carla Hester-Croff at (307) 382-1745 or chester@wwcc.wy.edu

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Digital Design Technologies Certificate

The digital age is here. To have a competitive advantage in this area, one must be prepared to create any type of document necessary in a digital format and deploy such content in a variety of applications and mediums from Web sites to presentations to print and more.

Within this 20-credit certificate program, students will be introduced to the fundamentals of digital content creation.  Students will gain understanding and skills in the realm of the digital world we now live in and be introduced to several content areas including digital documents, digital image development and editing, Web design and development, and moving digital content.

Upon completion of the required coursework, the graduate will be well-versed in the current industrial standard digital design technologies and applications. The skills learned will be of value for any discipline from business to art to education to science and will enhance marketability when job seeking by giving students a boost to their skill set.

Introduction to Digital Design Technologies 3

Computer Graphics: Adobe PhotoShop (CMAP 2600)

 3
Digital Illustration Design: Adobe Illustrator 3
Digital Page Layout Design: Adobe InDesign 3
Digital Multimedia Design: Adobe Flash & Fireworks 3
CMAP 1890 WWW Authoring: Dreamweaver 3
Digital Design Publishing: Adobe Acrobat 1
Digital Design Technologies Portfolio/Capstone 1
Total 20

For more information, contact Jennifer Allen at (307) 382-1886 or jallen@wwcc.wy.edu

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Last Updated: September 29, 2009