Computer Science

Upon successful completion of the Computer Information Systems Associate in Science degree, the student is prepared for careers in website development or computer network maintenance. Skills and knowledge include the ability to identify and correct computer security problems and network components, and logically solve computer-related software issues. Specific courses in each specialization further refine the knowledge base in each discipline. Students may choose from a variety of approved General Education courses to complete the degree.

The Computer Networking - Competence certificate is designed to prepare students for careers in information technology specifically in the area of computer networking. Students learn how to design and implement network software using Microsoft Windows and/or similar operating systems; and continues preparation for an AS degree and/or for transfer to a four-year college.

The Computer Networking Essentials certificate is designed to prepare students for entry-level careers in information technology specifically in the area of computer networking. Students learn how to design and implement network software using Microsoft Windows and/or similar operating systems.

The Computer Networking Software certificate is designed to prepare students for careers in information technology specifically in the area of computer networking. Students learn how to design and implement network software using Microsoft Windows and/or similar operating systems; and preparation for an AS degree and/or for transfer to a four-year college.

Upon successful completion of the Computer Operations certificate, the student demonstrates skills, knowledge, and training for employment as a beginning computer operator; his or her ability to use an operating system; and his or her ability to logically solve and write a solution in a first semester programming language course.

Upon successful completion of the Computer Programming Competence certificate, students demonstrate skills, knowledge, and training for employment as a programmer trainee, including the ability to solve problems logically in at least one programming language. Students also begin preparation for an associate's degree and/or transfer to a four-year college.

Upon successful completion of the Computer Programming Essentials certificate, students demonstrate skills, knowledge, and training for employment as a programmer trainee, including the ability to solve problems logically. Students also begin preparation for an associate's degree and/or transfer to a four-year college.

Upon successful completion of the Computer Programming certificate, students demonstrate skills, knowledge, and training for employment as a programmer or programmer trainee, including the ability to solve problems logically in at least two programming languages. The certificate will also help prepare students for an associate's degree and/or to transfer to a four-year college.

Upon successful completion of the Computer Science certificate, the student demonstrates skills, knowledge, and training for employment as a programmer or programmer trainee and prepare for an Associate in Science degree in Computer Science.

Upon successful completion of the Associate in Science degree in Computer Science, the student is prepared for careers in programming, web site development, or computer network maintenance. Skills and knowledge include the ability to identify and correct computer security problems and network components, and logically solve computer-related software issues. Specific courses in each specialization further refine the knowledge base in each discipline.

The Associate in Science in Computer Science for Transfer degree provides a solid preparation for transfer majors in computer science including an emphasis on object oriented programming, computer architecture, calculus and calculus based physics. Almost all industries of our economy are now tied to technology-driven tools. Those technology-driven tools make up the coursework for the Computer Science program. At San Joaquin Delta College you can learn system design and development, computer programming in a variety of languages, and web development. The intent of this degree is to assist students in seamlessly transferring to a CSU. With this degree the student will be prepared for transfer to the university upper division level in preparation for the eventual conferral of the Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science.

Upon successful completion of the Computer Support - Technician certificate, the student will demonstrate skills, knowledge, and training for employment in a computer support position. The student demonstrates the ability to use common business software applications in a working environment and create basic web pages.

Upon successful completion of the Computer Support certificate, the student will demonstrate skills, knowledge, and training for employment in a computer support position. The student demonstrates the ability to use common business software applications, creates basic web pages, and writes computer programs in a working environment.

Upon successful completion of the requirements for a Computer Web Developer Technician certificate, the student demonstrates skills, knowledge, and training to set up a basic web page with simple scope and graphics or to secure employment as an entry-level technician at a web page design business. The student demonstrates his or her ability to set up, change and maintain web pages for themselves and others.

The Computer Science Web Developer certificate is designed to prepare students to enter into the field of web page design. Students completing the program may enter the field for employment or transfer to a four-year university.