Studies in Computer Programming, BPS

Contact:

Academic Director:

Ryan O. Williams, Associate Dean of Academic Affairs, University College, associate teaching professor, Political Science Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs, 315-443-5753, rywillia@syr.edu

Administrative Director:

Charlotte Stahrr, Academic Program Administrator, University College, 315-443-2693, cstahrr@uc.syr.edu

Description:

The professional studies degree prepares graduates for career placement or advancement in computer programming. Courses will be applied and transdisciplinary – designed to develop and improve work-ready skills through a wide range of computer programming competencies and cognitive skills. It will address the following computer programming knowledge areas: programming fundamentals; programming in various programming languages; critical thinking; problem synthesis and solving; program design; mathematics; and testing, and evaluation.

Student Learning Outcomes

1. Design a system, component or process to meet desired outcomes within realistic constraints.

2. Demonstrate ability to successfully function on multi-disciplinary team.

3. Exhibit the ability to identify, formulate and solve problems.

4. Explain and illustrate professional and ethical responsibility.

Liberal Studies Core - 30 Credits

The Liberal Studies Core gives a foundation in writing, language or quantitative skills, humanities, social science, natural science, and critical reflections. It draws upon lower-division courses in the College of Arts and Sciences.

Writing (6 credits)

Quantitative Skills (Choose one sequence - 8 credits)

Humanities (Choose 6 credits)

Any course listed in the Humanities Division of the Liberal Arts Core Guidebook.

Social Science (Choose 6 credits)

Any course listed in the Social Science Division of the Liberal Arts Core Guidebook.

Natural Science (Choose 4 credits)

PHY 101 - Major Concepts of Physics I

Students are required to select one Liberal Arts Core Course that meets the IDEA requirement

Professional Competencies Core (30 credits)

Required (6 credits)

BPS 211 - Introduction to Professional Studies
BPS 100 - Selected Topics Orange Immersion
FYS 101 - First Year Seminar

Choose 8 of the following (24 credits)

Professional Concentration (Major - 60 credits)

PPM 301 - Foundations of Project Management
SCP 103 - Introduction to Computing Systems
SCP 220 - Basic Principles of Computer Programming
SCP 250 - Introduction to Unix Programming Environment*
SCP 282 - System Software Design for Professionals*
SCP 285 - Object-Oriented Programming
SCP 305 - Database Management
SCP 320 - Programming in Mathematics*
SCP 350 - Introduction to HTML/CSS*
SCP 351 - Data Structures for Applicatoin Programming Professionals*
SCP 355 - Introduction to Javascript/jQuery*
SCP 405 - Programming in C++ Part I
SCP 415 - Programming in C++ - Part II*
SCP 420 - Web Appoication and Design*
SCP 444 - Programming for iOS*
SCP 450 - Programming in Android*
SCP 451 - Programming in Java*
SCP 483 - C# (C Sharp) and Windows Programming*

* _{Pending course approval}