Software Development

Updated August 09, 2019 • jjagger

Program overview

The software development program prepares students to develop, test and maintain the software applications that people use every day with their computers and other technical devices. The coursework involves a combination or practical programming techniques and problem-solving skills. This program prepares students to start a career in the fast changing world of information technology with practical knowledge and skills for an entry-level position in software development.

credentials

Here is an overview of the certificates and degrees we award at Ivy Tech Community College. "Associate of Science" is a transfer degree into a 4-year institution. Click on the credential to view the official statewide curriculum.

Career Certificate

Java Application Development

18 credit hours

Web Application Development

21 credit hours

Web Foundation

18 credit hours

Technical Certificate

Software Development

32 credit hours

Associate of Applied Science & Associate of Science

Software Development - AAS

60 credit hours

Software Development - AS

60 credit hours

coursework

Classes on the left are required coursework for our technical and associate degrees. Classes on the right are technical selectives our students get the choose from. Complete and official curriculum guides can be found here.

Required Coursework

Project Management
Exploration and Evaluation
Database Design and Management
Informatics Fundamentals
Hardware/Software Support
Computing Logic
Intro to Software Development
Web Site Development
Mobile Application Development
Systems/Software Analysis and Projects

Workforce Certification (3 classes)

Microsoft MTA 98-361
Oracle Java Foundations
C++ Institute C++ CPA
Microsoft 70-483 C# JumpStart
Microsoft MTA 98-375 HTML5 Fundamentals
ATC Android Certified Application Developer
CompTIA+
CompTIA Project+
CompTIA Security+

Selective I (1 class)

Software Development using:
- Java
- Visual Basic
- Python
- C++
- C#

Selectives II (2 classes)

Cryptography/Secure Coding Theory & Application
Client-Side Scripting Language/Tools
Server-Side Scripting Language/Tools
Data Structures

Selective III (1 class)

Internship
Intro to Cyber Security
Advanced Database Design
Data Management Using SQL
Human Computer Interaction
Business Intelligence, Data Warehousing, and Reporting

key concepts learned

Here is a breakdown of the key concepts and objectives students must learn in their coursework at Ivy Tech Community College.

First year students

INFM 109: Informatics Fundamentals

Nature of information • Knowledge domains • Overview of Microsoft Word • Overview of Microsoft Excel • History of computing • Operating systems • Networking • Storage technologies • Storage techniques • Internet basics • Security • System Development Life Cycle • Information Systems Fundamentals • Database Technology

ITSP 135: Hardware/Software Support

System assembly • Device installation and maintenance • Operating systems • Needs assessment • Networking basics • Security essentials • Forensics fundamentals • System documentation • Troubleshooting theory • Issue resolution • Desktop imaging • Virtualization Mobile OSs • Professional communication TCP/IP • BIOS • SOHO • Mobile computing

SDEV 120: Computing Logic

Algorithms and Algorithm Development • Logic Development • Math Concepts • Numbering Systems: Binary, Decimal, Hexadecimal • Basic Programming Control Structures • Flowcharting and Pseudocode • Relational and Logical Operators • Order of Precedence • Truth Tables and Decision Trees • Data Validation • Scripting • Work Ethic • Software Development Life Cycle • Deductive and Inductive Logic • Set Theory • Logic Structures • Fuzzy Logic and Ladder Logic • Logic Gate Theory • Puzzles and Games • Graphing • Unified Modeling Language

DBMS 110: Database Design and Management

Creating and managing data • Multiple table queries • Introduction to Database Management Database Administration • Database Design Methodology • Database Design Normalization • Database backup and recovery • Database administration and security • ANSI Standard Structured query language (SQL) • Database Manipulation Language (DML) Database Definition Language (DDL) Database Control Language (DCL) • Business intelligence, data warehousing and mining • DBMS Functions • QBE • Relational Algebra • 1NF, 2NF, 3NF, and BCNF

SDEV 140: Intro to Software Development

Systems and application software • Compilers, interpreters and code generators •Variables, constants and data types • Control structures • Problem analysis and algorithm development • Abstraction and modularization • Functions and parameter passing • Classes, objects, methods and inheritance • Software development phases and models • Software architecture and design concepts • Project management and tracking • Software requirements specification • Software design interfaces • Software testing plans and techniques • Software engineering tools

SDEV 153: Web Site Development

Hyperlinks • Tables • Forms • File Transfer Protocol (FTP) • Video • Audio • Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) • Hypertext Markup Language (HTML) • Creative Commons • Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC) • Search Engine Optimization (SEO) • Responsive Web Design • Mobile First

Second year students

SDEV 264: Mobile Application Development

Software tools • Forensic processes • Forensic procedures • Incident response • PC hardware • File system architecture • Digital evidence, acquisition and storage • Windows registry • Legal procedures • Data recovery

Selective I

Selectives II

Selective III

Workforce Certification (3 total)

CPIN 269: Project Management

Data flow diagrams • Structure charts • Flow charts • Data Dictionaries • Prototyping • Object-oriented • Case tools • Team dynamics • Project management • Conversion methods • Total cost of ownership • Return on investment

CPIN 279: Exploration/Evaluation

Interviews • Team participation • Time management • Portfolios • Career paths • Communication skills • Life-long learning • Electronic presentations

student body

The most recent demographic data from our students. Note: This is only for the Indianapolis/Central Indiana campus and surrounding service sites of Avon, Lawrence, Noblesville, Greencastle, Mooresville, Franklin, and Shelbyville.

Total Students