Information Systems Technology: Mobile Application Development, C.S.C. | Northern Virginia Community College Academic Catalog

Location(s):

AL

Alexandria Campus
5000 Dawes Avenue
Alexandria, VA 22311-5097
United States of America

LO

Loudoun Campus
21200 Campus Drive
Sterling, VA 20164-8699
United States of America

MA

Manassas Campus
10950 Campus Drive
Manassas, VA 20109-2399
United States of America

CIP Code: 11.0101 | NOVA Code: 221-299-45

Purpose

This program is designed for individuals seeking employment in either a mobile application software development firm or large organization with a mobile application development team as well as for those persons already employed who wish to update their skills in mobile application development and testing. This curriculum will prepare students for employment as junior mobile application developers as well as quality assurance test engineers for native mobile applications. Upon completion, graduates are prepared to study for the Google Associate Android Developer certification.

Recommended Preparation

The student should possess a proficiency in high school English, high school algebra and geometry, and computer keyboarding skills.

One Year

Plan of Study Grid
1st Semester		Credits
ITP 100	Software Design	3
SDV 101 or SDV 100	Orientation to: (Information Technology) or College Success Skills	1
	Credits	4
2nd Semester
ITP 137	Programming IOS Devices	4
ITP 226	Mobile Java Development	4
	Credits	8
3rd Semester
ITP 150	Python Programming	4
ITP 227	Advanced Android Application Development	4
	Credits	8
	Total Credits	20

Students in Information Technology, Computer Science, or Information Systems Technology programs must have Information Technology (ITD, ITE, ITN, ITP) and or Computer Science (CSC) courses no more than ten years old, as of the first day of the fall semester of the academic year in which they graduate, unless approved by the pathway dean.