Information Technology Programming (ITP) at Blue Ridge Community College
Distance Learning
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- ITP 100 - Software Design
- Introduces principles and practices of software development. Includes instruction in critical thinking, problem solving skills, and essential programming logic in structured and object-oriented design using contemporary tools.Lecture 3-4 hours per week.
3-4 credits - ITP 110 - Visual Basic Programming I
- Involves instruction in fundamentals of event-driven programming using Visual Basic. Emphasizes program construction, algorithm development, coding, debugging, and documentation of graphical user interface applications.Lecture 3-4 hours per week.
3-4 credits - ITP 220 - Java Programming II
- Imparts instruction in application of advanced object-oriented techniques to application development using Java. Emphasizes database connectivity, inner classes, collection classes, networking, and threads.Lecture 3-4 hours per week.
3-4 credits - ITP 225 - Web Scripting Languages
- Introduces students to the principles, systems, and tools used to implement Web applications. Provides students with a comprehensive introduction to the programming tools and skills required to build and maintain interactive Web sites. Students will develop Web applications utilizing client-side and server-side scripting languages along with auxiliary tools needed for complete applications. Prerequisites: ITD 110, ITP 100.Lecture 3-4 hours per week.
3-4 credits - ITP 232 - C++ Programming II
- Presents in-depth instruction of advanced object-oriented techniques for data structures using C++.Lecture 3-4 hours per week.
3-4 credits - ITP 258 - Systems Development Project
- Provides instruction in application of life cycle system development methodologies using a case study which incorporates feasibility study system analysis, system design, program specification, and implementation planning. Course project assignment(s) will have students perform as members of system development teams.Lecture 3-4 hours per week.
3-4 credits - ITP 296 - On-Site Training
- Specializes in career orientation and training program without pay in selected businesses and industry, supervised and coordinated by the college.Credit/work ratio not to exceed 1:5 hours. May be repeated for credit. Variable hours.
1-5 credits - ITP 298 - Seminar and Project
- Requires completion of a project or research report related to the student's occupational objectives and a study of approaches to the selection and pursuit of career opportunities in the field.May be repeated for credit. Variable hours.
1-5 credits