Catalog 2017-2018 
    
    Mar 29, 2024  
Catalog 2017-2018 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Computing and Software Development, AAS


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92-94 CREDITS

Program Admission Dates: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer

The Information Technology Applications Development program is designed to prepare individuals to work as entry-level application developers within an organization. Students will acquire the skills to design, code, implement, and maintain programs and database systems that provide computer-based solutions to business problems.

In the final term students collaborate on a project that simulates a real-life team-based applications development environment, or complete an industry based-internship.

Information Technology Applications Development AAS degree graduates will:

  • be prepared to obtain an entry-level position in software development
  • design, implement, and debug software applications using modern programming languages
  • analyze software related problems and design solutions utilizing appropriate software tools
  • demonstrate an understanding of software engineering, software testing principles, and quality assurance techniques
  • apply data management concepts and use query languages
  • use web technologies and scripting languages to create web sites and web applications
  • demonstrate critical thinking, teamwork, communication, intercultural appreciation, and information literacy skills
  • meet Social Science, Humanities, Written Communication, and Quantitative Reasoning distribution area outcomes

Lake Washington Institute of Technology does not offer every course each quarter. It is the student’s responsibility to consult the Class Schedule and work out an individual schedule with an adviser or counselor. Any developmental coursework a student may be required to complete may increase the program length.

Note: The Computing and Software Development AAS requirements were corrected on October 27, 2017. The degree was revised to align with the Bachelor of Applied Science in Computing and Software Development and the revisions were omitted in error. If you have any questions about the changes, please contact program faculty at 425.739.8100.

Program Requirements


Recommended Course Sequence

The courses listed below are a suggested sequence; as long as prerequisites are met, courses may be taken in a different order.

Technical Elective - 4-5 Credits


Technical Elective course may be taken from CSD, CSNT, DSGN or GAME areas.

Academic Core Requirements - 20 Credits


Total Program Credits: 92-94


See Academic Core Requirements  for a list of all applicable courses for each of the categories listed above.

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