# Introduction to Programming (Certificate of Achievement)

Coastline College · 2026-2027 Catalog · Department: Information and Computer Sciences

Source: https://catalog.cccd.edu/coastline/pathways/computer-cyber-sciences/information-computer-sciences/introduction-programming-coa/

### Overview

The program provides students with foundational knowledge and hands-on practice across multiple programming paradigms and languages. Through coursework in HyperText Markup Language (HTML) and PHP: Hypertext Preprocessor, Java, Python, and core programming language concepts, students develop essential skills in web development, problem-solving, data structures, and object-oriented programming. This certificate prepares students for entry-level roles in software and web development or for continued study in advanced programming and computer science pathways.

#### Program Learning Outcomes

1.  Apply object-oriented programming principles to create modular, reusable, and well-structured software solutions.
2.  Analyze and utilize fundamental data structures to solve computational problems efficiently and apply core concepts across programming languages.
3.  Develop simple web-based applications by integrating client-side and server-side programming concepts learned through HTML, PHP, and JavaScript.
4.  Use problem-solving and algorithmic thinking to design logical solutions and translate them into functioning programs across different platforms and languages.

### Requirements

Review Graduation Requirements.

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **Required Core** | |  |
| **Complete the following:** | |  |
| ICS C120 | Introduction to Programming | 3 |
| ICS C123 | Fundamental Data Structures | 3 |
| ICS C141 | Concepts of Programming Languages | 3 |
| ICS C250 | Object-Oriented Programming | 3 |
| or CIS C157 | Introduction to Python Programming |  |
| **Total Units** | | **12** |