Del Mar College 2013-2014 Catalog

Division of Business, Professional and Technology Education to meet the needs of today’s Information Technology Specialist or Computer Science major. The curriculum for each uses extensive “hands on” experience, with contemporary computer workstations, adherence to latest information technology processes, industry standard programming languages, operating systems, and software applications. Students will be introduced to a variety of computer platforms, including mainframe computer, minicomputer, personal computers, client-server, and networked computers.

Marketable Skills Achievement Award The marketable skills award adds to the student’s marketability or makes the student eligible for immediate employment in the field of geographical information sciences (GIS). These awards are also designed as a stepping stone towards earning certificates or an associate in applied science degree in GIS. Certificates of Achievement Certificates of Achievement allow students to acquire the knowledge and skills to function as a technician at the entry level. Certificates are offered for the following: Computer Programming, Geographical Information Systems Analyst, Information Technology Career Foundation Core, Interactive Game Technology and Simulation, Multimedia Developer I, Multimedia Developer II, and Networking Technology–Cisco.

Associate in Arts Degree The Associate in Arts (AA) degree in Digital Mediais designed for graduates who will transfer to a four-year university to pursue a career in visual communications, interactive multimedia technology, instructional designer, information architect, multimedia developer, media specialist, multimedia marketing/advertising, or Web media developer. The program focuses on the creation, production, and organization of visual information for digital, electronic, Web and new media productions. Students receive training in the development of interactive computerbased training modules, simulations, multimedia presentations, instructional design as well as dynamic Web delivery.

Associate in Science Degree The Associate in Science (AS) degree in Computer Programming or Information Systems is designed for graduates who will transfer to a four-year university to pursue a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science (CS) or Computer Information Systems (CIS) and Geographical Information Systems (GIS). Computer Science focuses on the development, evaluation, and integration of software systems.

Computer Information Systems focuses on the development and maintenance of information systems. Electrical Engineering and Mechanical Engineering are also Associate in Science degree offerings. Students should check specific requirements of the college or university to which they plan to transfer.

Associate in Applied Science Degree The Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree is designed to enable a student to acquire the knowledge and skills to function in a variety of information technology occupations. The AAS curriculum is based upon specific work performance indicators, technical knowledge, and employability, skill standards identified by the National Workforce Center for Emerging Technologies (NWCET). The department offers four specializations to meet the needs of industry: (1) Computer Programming (2) Information Systems (3) Microcomputers for Business and (4) Networking Technology. Computer programming has one option, Computer 133