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Bachelor of Science in Software Development

Program Description

The Software Development degree program immerses students in the art of creating functional, innovative software applications. Through coding, design, and project management, students gain proficiency in various programming languages and software engineering principles. Graduates emerge as skilled developers, capable of designing and building software solutions that meet real-world needs.

Program Learning Outcomes

Knowledge

  • PLO 1. Attain a thorough and up-to-date understanding of key concepts, theories, and practices within the software development field and a rapidly evolving technological landscape.
  • PLO 2. Demonstrate comprehensive understanding of software development lifecycle, programming paradigms, design patterns, and algorithms, enabling effective problem-solving, informed decision-making, and continuous enhancement of software solutions.

Cognitive Skills

  • PLO 3. Develop cognitive flexibility, fostering the ability to rapidly assimilate new software development technologies, adapt to evolving trends, and devise novel solutions, ensuring their continued relevance in the ever-changing IT landscape.
  • PLO 4. Apply critical thinking and analytical skills to dissect complex problems, devise innovative software solutions, and adapt to evolving technologies, showcasing agility in approaching diverse development challenges with strategic insights.

Interpersonal Skills and Responsibility

  • PLO 5. Develop robust interpersonal skills for effective teamwork and clear technical communication with ethical standards, ensuring accountability in tech choices and prioritizing security, privacy, and societal consequences.

Numerical, IT, and Communication Skills

  • PLO 6. Communicate technical concepts, project requirements, and progress to both technical and non-technical stakeholders, utilizing information technology tools, while showcasing strong numerical proficiency in software development contexts.

Psychomotor Skills

  • PLO 7. Apply various software development tools, languages, and frameworks to design, develop, and test functional and user-centered applications, demonstrating adeptness in translating concepts into tangible software solutions.

Career Opportunities

  • Software Developer/Engineer
  • Full Stack Developer
  • Front-end Developer
  • Back-end Developer
  • Mobile App Developer

Bachelor of Science in Software Development

Program Structure
Required Total Credits (120)
General Education
31
Major
44
Core Major
27
Electives
18

Students are required to complete 31 credit hours of General Education courses.

Students select courses from the list of General Education requirement section of the Catalog.

Course Code
Course Name
Credit
COSC 111
Computer Science Survey
3
COSC 121
Computer Science A
3
COSC 221
Computer Science B
3
COSC 241
Computing Science Fundamentals
3
COSC 251
Data Structure
3
COSC 331
Operating Systems
3
COSC 340
Networking Essentials
3
ICT 301
Software Analysis and Design
3
ICT 320
Cybersecurity Technician
3
INFO 652
Programming and Database Design
3
ITM 201
Java Programming I
3
ITM 340
Maths for Computing
3
ITM 350
Project Management
3
MATH 234A
Analytical Geometry and Calculus I
5
Course Code
Course Name
Credit
SFW 371
Introduction to Web Development
3
SFW 372
Software Engineering Fundamentals and Life Cycle
3
SFW 373
Frontend Web Development Using JavaScript
3
SFW 374
Software Quality Assurance
3
SFW 375
Linux Fundamentals & Version Control
3
SFW 450
Backend Web Development Using NodeJS
3
SFW 451
Backend Web Development Using Java
3
ITM 475
Final Year Project
3
INTS 400
Internship
3
Course Code
Course Name
Credit
ICT 401
Innovation and Design Thinking
3
ICT 405
Ethical Hacking
3
ICT 406
Advance Ethical Hacking
3
ITM 360
Artificial Intelligence
3
ITM 370
Data Analytics
3
ITM 380
Cloud Computing
3
ITM 381
Cloud Solutions Architect
3
ITM 390
Machine Learning
3
ITM 454
Natural Language Processing
3

Graduation Requirements: Students must have 2.00 GPA in all coursework and meet the required total credits.