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2026 - 2027 Catalog Year
IT Fundamentals (Part-time)

Degree: Short-term Certificate
Division: Business and Public Services

This Sample Program Pathway is designed to provide an example of course selections in a term by term sequence. Please see an Academic Advisor for a plan specific to your academic needs.

Fall Semester (First Year)
Elective course signified by
Hours
 

Notes: Program elective. Choose from one of the following courses: CIT 1130 or CIT 1411.

 

Term hours subtotal:

9

Spring Semester (First Year)
Elective course signified by
Hours
 

Description: This course is designed for students who are interested in Information Technology but have limited technical knowledge of computing systems at the fundamental level. Students will explore foundational concepts related to computer hardware and software, networking, databases, programming, Information Systems, and data security.

Notes: Program elective. Choose from one of the following courses: BIS 1105 or BIS 1120

Description: Introduction to problem-solving techniques used in programming. Students learn to use tools such as flowcharts and pseudocode to plan solutions. Using the C++ programming language, students will design, code, and test programs using sequence, selection, iteration, functions, and arrays.

Prerequisites: MAT 0200 or MAT 1120

Description: Introduction to database management systems. Discussion of database environments, design, planning, implementation and administration in a relational model environment. Students will design and develop a simple database and implement a portion of this application including forms, queries and reports. Emphasis on database design techniques, normalization, and the SQL database language. REQUIRES WINDOWS PC

Prerequisites: MAT 0200 or MAT 1120

 

Term hours subtotal:

9

This information is for planning purposes only. Sinclair College will make every effort to offer curriculum listed above but reserves the right to change, add and cancel curriculum offerings for unforeseen circumstances. View current catalog.