Certificate of Achievement (Transcripted): Backend Engineering

Below is a sample academic plan that shows you how you can complete your Certificate in a timely manner. Your path may look different depending on your circumstances?for example, if you attend part-time, choose to take Intersession or Summer courses, or have earned prior credit (Credit for Prior Learning, Dual Enrollment, Transfer Credit). You are required to meet with a counselor to set up a comprehensive education plan that is tailored to your individual circumstances and goals.

The Certificate of Achievement for Backend Engineering is designed for students who have an interest in working with programming using the Python and Java languages and using backend server-side scripting with SQL (Structured Query Language), and Oracle. The program is also tailored for working professionals who might want to change careers, such as software developers or database developers.

Demonstrate programming front-end applications.

Demonstrate designing back-end database applications.

Demonstrate connecting the front-end to the back-end database software and deploying the project.

Program Map

GE General Education Course
M Major Course
E Elective Course
SI Summer/Intersession Course *
* Course is appropriate for Summer and Intersession, which are accelerated terms.

Getting Started

Comprehensive Education Plan: You are required to meet with a counselor for a comprehensive educational plan that is tailored to your individual circumstances and goals. Please schedule an appointment with a counselor in your first semester.

First Semester

6 units
CMPR 112
Java Programming
This is an introduction Java programming course. Students will learn the Java programming language and syntax for solving problems, and utilize an integrated development environment (IDE) for developing Java applications, and Java virtual machine (JVM) to execute Java programs. The course emphasizes computer science concepts: data types, mathematical operations, I/O (input/output) operations, conditions, iterations, and functions. In addition, software design principles, practices, and utilizing structured methodologies will be covered.
    CMPR 213
    C# Programming
    Students will learn C# object-oriented programming for databases, desktop programming, debugging, and error handling. Topics include .NET environment, inheritance, Polymorphism, and writing graphical user interfaces.

      Second Semester

      9 units
      CMPR 114
      Python Programming
      Students will be introduced to the syntax of Python, methods used to incorporate Python into creating business applications, and create interactive forms. Students will also learn to enhance business applications using interactive programming utilizing forms, objects, looping constructs, variables, classes, and the use of various data types.
        CMPR 168
        MS SQL Database Development
        Provides an introduction to relational database fundamentals and SQL programming skills in the Microsoft environment. Topics covered include relational database architecture, database design techniques, and simple and complex query skills. This course is a continuation of CMPR-167 in utilizing Microsoft Access to analyze large amounts of information and manage related data.
          CMPR 169
          Structured Query Language (SQL)
          This course covers database concepts and the use of SQL (Structured Query Language). Topics include writing SQL scripts, designing databases, and importing / exporting data across different platforms. Completion of Computer Science 167 or equivalent is recommended.