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2016-2017 Catalog 
    
    Mar 29, 2024  
2016-2017 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Simulation and Digital Entertainment Option, Information Systems Technology, A.A.S.


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Program Pathways

Track A: Programming and Development

First Year Fall   First Year Spring
Course Number Course Name Credits   Course Number Course Name Credits
ENG 101 English Composition 3   Gen Ed Arts/Humanities 3
Gen Ed Mathematics 3   Gen Ed Diversity 3
IST 102 Introduction to Information Technology 3   SDE 102 Multimedia Authoring 3
GDT 112 Computer Graphics 3   SDE 130 Introduction to Object Oriented Programming 3
WEB 101 Web Design 3   Restricted Elective Choose from the list 3
TOTAL   15   TOTAL   15
Second Year Fall   Second Year Spring
Course Number Course Name Credits   Course Number Course Name Credits
ENG 102 or Eng 112 Composition and Literature or Technical Writing 3   Gen Ed Behavioral/Social Science 3
Gen Ed Biological/Physical Science 3   SDE 207 Multimedia Project Development 2
CSC 132 Introduction to C+ and C++ Programming 3   SDE 104 Game Programming I 3
SDE 201 Multimedia Algorithms 3   SDE 205 Game Programming II 3
Restricted Elective Choose from the list 3   Restricted Elective Choose from the list 3
TOTAL   15   TOTAL   15

Track B: Art and Design

First Year Fall   First Year Spring
Course Number Course Name Credits   Course Number Course Name Credits
ENG 101 English Composition 3   Gen Ed Arts/Humanities 3
Gen Ed Mathematics 3   SDE 102 Multimedia Authoring 3
IST 102 Introduction to Information Technology 3   SDE 130 Introduction to Object Oriented Programming 3
GDT 112 Computer Graphics 3   GDT 142 Computer Illustration 3
Restricted Elective Choose from the list 3   Restricted Elective Choose from the list 3
TOTAL   15   TOTAL   15
Second Year Fall   Second Year Spring
Course Number Course Name Credits   Course Number Course Name Credits
ENG 102 or ENG 112 Composition and Literature or Technical Writing 3   Gen Ed Behavioral/Social Science 3
Gen Ed Biological/Physical Science 3   Gen Ed Diversity 3
GDT 116 Digital Imaging 3   SDE 207 Multimedia Project Development 3
SDE 201 Multimedia Algorithms 3   WEB 101 Web Design I 3
SDE 203 3D Advanced Animation 3   Restricted Elective Choose from the list 3
TOTAL   15   TOTAL   15

 Track C: Multimedia

First Year Fall   First Year Spring
Course Number Course Name Credits   Course Number Course Name Credits
ENG 101 English Composition 3   Gen Ed Arts/Humanities 3
Gen Ed Mathematics 3   Gen Ed Behavioral/Social Science 3
IST 102 Introduction to Information Technology 3   SDE 102 Multimedia Authoring 3
WEB 101 Web Design I 3   SDE 130 Introduction to Object Oriented Programming 3
GDT 112 Computer Graphics 3   Restricted Elective Choose from the list 3
TOTAL   15   TOTAL   15
Second Year Fall   Second Year Spring
Course Number Course Name Credits   Course Number Course Name Credits
ENG 102 or ENG 112 Composition and Literature or Technical Writing 3   Gen Ed Diversity 3
WEB 215 JavaScript and Multimedia     Gen Ed Biological/Physical Science 3
WEB 115 Web Developer I 3   SDE 207 Multimedia Project Development 3
SDE 201 Multimedia Algorithms 3   Restricted Elective Choose from the list 3
Restricted Elective Choose from the list 3   Restricted Elective Choose from the list 3
TOTAL   15   TOTAL   15

Information Systems Technology


The Information Systems Technology program is designed to give students the opportunity to choose the area of Information Technology most appealing to them. Students earn the A.A.S. degree in Information Systems Technology specializing in a concentration. This curriculum is for students interested in these concentrations: Computer Forensics, Computer Support, Developer, Networking Technology, and Simulation and Digital Entertainment. Students who select one of these concentrations and wish to transfer to a four-year institution or who are interested in computer science should consult an academic advisor. Completion of the Information Systems Technology degree must be within four years of catalog date due to constantly changing technology. Students who do not complete their degree requirements within four years will fall under the latest catalog. Courses with (CW 150) in the title are HCC courses aligned with Cyberwatch curriculum.

General Education Requirements (21-23 Credits)


Arts/Humanities


Behavioral/Social Sciences


Biological/Physical Science


Diversity


Mathematics


Simulation and Digital Entertainment


The Simulation and Digital Entertainment (SDE) concentration provides students with the skills to design and develop computer games, detailed simulations and interactive technologies. Program concentration may be chosen from three separate tracks. Choosing from one of the tracks allows students to specialize in an area that is most beneficial. Course concentration is on game design, virtual modeling, animation, interactive application creation, programming, documentation, structured design principles, problem solving, and business ethics. Classes are conducted in hands-on labs. Credits from all three options transfer to the University of Baltimore.

Track A: Programming and Development (9 Credits)


Specific Mathematics requirement is MAT 203  and the Science requirement is PHY 201  or PHY 203  .

Track B: Art and Design (12 Credits)


Track C: Multimedia (9 Credits)


Restricted Electives (9-12 Credits)


Electives should be selected in consultation with the Simulation and Digital Entertainment lead faculty or the Technology and Computer Studies Division Director to satisfy career goals and/or transfer college requirements. Select 9-12 elective credits to complete your choice of Tracks, from the following list.

Degree Requirement (60 Credits)


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