CIS Professional in Java Programming (Certificate M0689)

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Certificate M0689

The Java programming certificate is designed to prepare students for a career in computer programming. The certificate offers a balanced set of classes that provides students with client, server, and database programming skills required by industry. Emphasis is placed on object-oriented programming applications Web-based applets configuring an Apache Tomcat servlet, implementing JavaServer Pages, JavaBeans, and NetBeans for reusable software components. Students will demonstrate the ability to design and implement a Java application that will contain the front end user interface and back end database. Opportunities available after the completion of this certificate include programming for systems, mobile devices, device drivers and software engineering.

Required Courses

Course Prefix Course Name Units
CISP 10Principles of Object-Oriented Design2.5
CISP 21Programming in Java3
CISP 21LProgramming in Java Laboratory0.5
CISP 24Advanced Java Programming3
CISP 24LAdvanced Java Laboratory0.5
Choose one from the following sequences:3.5
Database Management - Microsoft Access
and Database Management - Microsoft Access Laboratory
Database Management - Microsoft SQL Server
and Database Management - Microsoft SQL Server Laboratory
Database Management - Oracle
and Database Management - Oracle Laboratory
Total Units13

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Program Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this program, a student will be able to:

  • Develop a dynamic web page programming Java Server Pages.
  • Create an object oriented program that will use remote method invocation using the Java programming Language.

Review Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs) for this program.

Looking for guidance? A counselor can help.This Guided Pathways for Success (GPS) is a suggested sequence of coursework needed for program completion. It is not an official educational plan. Schedule an appointment with a counselor or advisor as soon as possible to create an individualized Mountie Academic Plan (MAP) specific to your goals and needs.

Plan of Study Grid
Fall TermUnits
CISP 10 Principles of Object-Oriented Design 2.5
CISP 21 Programming in Java 3
CISP 21L Programming in Java Laboratory .5
 Units6
Spring Term
CISP 24 Advanced Java Programming 3
CISP 24L Advanced Java Laboratory .5
Certificate: CIS Prof. Java Programming M0689 9
Submit petition: inside.mtsac.edu, Student Tab #45 5
(CISD 21 AND CISD 21L) OR (CISD 31 AND CISD 31L) OR (CISD 11 AND CISD 11L) 3
 Units3.5
 Total Units9.5
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