Software Development, BAT

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The world is increasingly driven by technology and behind the scenes are software developers who play a pivotal role. The Software Development Bachelor’s degree extends the Associate of Applied Science in Software Development degree with key skills in automation, testing, cloud computing, and database management. Through a team-based learning environment, students develop additional skills in planning, designing, and implementing connected software applications.

ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS

Admission to the BAT-Software Development Program is selective. Admission to the college does not guarantee admission to the BAT- Software Development Program. Registration into upper division courses is by departmental permission only. Information and applications may be obtained from the BAT-Software Development website:

https://www.collin.edu/department/software-development/

• Complete an associate degree in the Associate of Science in Software Development. the Associate of Science in Web Development, or a closely related degree from an accredited educational institution
• Complete an application for admission to Collin College
• Submit official transcripts from all colleges/universities
• Once a CWID has been provided, complete a Request for Transfer Credit Evaluation (in CougarWeb under Home Tab)
• Attend the mandatory BAT-Software Development student orientation prior to enrollment

The academic records of students completing the admissions steps above will be reviewed by the department for specific coursework that can be transferred into Collin College and applied toward the BAT-Software Development degree program. Students will either be admitted into the BAT program or not admitted into the BAT program and directed to work with academic advisors to devise a plan for how to complete the required coursework necessary to be admitted to the BAT program.

FIRST YEAR

SECOND YEAR

First Semester

COSC 1437 - Programming Fundamentals II Credits: 4
ECON 2302 - Principles of Microeconomics Credits: 3 (See Social / Behavioral Sciences options)
ITSE 1350 - System Analysis and Design Credits: 3
SPCH 1321 - Business & Professional Communication Credits: 3 (See Speech options)
Select One Focus Option:
Option 1: Web Development Option
ITSE 2302 - Intermediate Web Programming Credits: 3 ³
Option 2: General Option
ITSE 2375 - Introduction to Data Science and Artificial Intelligence - Python Credits: 3 ⁴

Second Semester

COSC 2436 - Programming Fundamentals III Credits: 4
ITSE 2374 - Software Development Project Credits: 3 (Capstone) ⁵
Select One Focus Option (must be same focus option chose above):
Option 1: Web Development Option
INEW 2334 - Advanced Web Programming Credits: 3 ³
ITSE 2371 - Front-End Web Frameworks Credits: 3 ³
Option 2: General Option
ITSE 2376 - Secure Software Development Credits: 3 ⁴
ELECTIVE ^*

THIRD YEAR

First Semester

ENGL 2311 - Technical and Business Writing Credits: 3 (See Communication options)
SDEV 3310 - API Development Credits: 3
SDEV 3320 - Automation in Testing and Deployment Credits: 3
SDEV 3330 - Development Processes & Methodologies Credits: 3
GEN ED - Language, Philosophy, and Culture or Creative course (Gen Ed: Language, Philosophy, and Culture or Creative Arts) ²

Second Semester

PHYS 1415 - Physical Science I Credits: 4 (See Life & Physical Sciences options)
SDEV 3340 - Advanced Data Structures and Algorithm Analysis Credits: 3
SDEV 3350 - Coding Best Practices Credits: 3
SDEV 3355 - Cloud-Enabled Software Development Credits: 3

Third Semester (Summer)

ENVR 1401 - Environmental Science I Credits: 4 (See Life & Physical Sciences options)
GOVT 2305 - Federal Government (Federal constitution and topics) Credits: 3

FOURTH YEAR

First Semester

HIST 1301 - United States History I Credits: 3 (See American History options)
SDEV 4310 - Connected Software Credits: 3
SDEV 4320 - Current Trends in Software Development Credits: 3
SDEV 4330 - Senior Team Project: Planning and Design Credits: 3

Second Semester

GOVT 2306 - Texas Government (Texas constitution and topics) Credits: 3
HIST 1302 - United States History II Credits: 3 (See American History options)
KINE 1164 - Introduction to Physical Fitness and Wellness Credits: 1 (See Collin Options Area 2)
SDEV 4340 - Senior Team Project: Coding, Testing, and Implementation Credits: 3
ELECTIVE **

Credit Hours: 120

1. May substitute ITSC 1342

2. Students pursuing the BAT in Software Development must successfully complete one core course from the Language, Philosophy, and Culture requirement, and one from the Creative Arts requirement. Students are encouraged to review their degree audit to verify that both these requirements have been satisfied.

3. Web Development Option - students must take ITSE 2302, INEW 2334 and ITSE 2371

4. General Option - students must choose ITSE 2375, ITSE 2376, and an elective.

5. May substitute ITSE 2380

* Elective (3 credit hours): ARTC 1325, ARTC 2371, BMGT 2303, COSC 2325, MATH 1342 (if not taken previously), MATH (any 2000-level), or any ITSE course not already in award
** Elective (3 credit hours): SDEV 4350 or SDEV 4355