Bachelor of Science in Digital Technology & Design with a Concentration in Software Design & Development

Students will learn basic computer skills that can be used immediately, throughout college and beyond. Emphasis is on learning basic office applications in word processing, spreadsheets, databases and presentation graphics.

This course is an introduction to Windows programming using Microsoft Visual Studio or a similar integrated development environment. Students learn to write programs using an object oriented programming language and incorporating sequence, selection, and repetition structures. Prerequisite: ISBA 1503

This course focuses on the instruction and practice in the writing of poetry, fiction and drama. May be repeated with change of literary category.

Introduction to design literacy, color theory, typography, composition, and digital design software.

Course features app design concepts, prototyping app interfaces and user testing.

The internship features supervised work in a professional graphic design setting. May be repeated for credit.

User Experience Design focusing on the complete workflow of iOS app development. This course requires three or more hours per week outside of class. Restricted to B.S. in Digital Technology & Design majors. Prerequisite: a grade of C or better in GRFX 3733 and GRFX 3783.

Course focuses on the creative workflow of iOS app development.

Enterprise architecture and cloud-native software design. Emphasis on learning algorithms for solving enterprise problems and enterprise application with relational and NoSQL databases. Prerequisites: grade of C or better in GRFX 2783 and ISBA 3033.

Object Oriented Programming principles such as inheritance, abstraction, encapsulation and polymorphism.

Conditional and loop statements in Python and creation of reusable packages. Prerequisite: grade of C or better in ISBA 3033.

The benefits and how-to of cloud deployment for zero downtime. Automation of software deployment using CI/CD pipelines. Prerequisites: grade C or better in DIGI 3243 or ISBA 3243.

Continuation of ISBA 2033 Programming Fundamentals. Uses language taught from previous semester in ISBA 2033. Emphasis is on array processing, multiple document applications, database interactivity, and programmer-written functions and classes. Prerequisites: "C" or better in ISBA 2033; or instructor permission.

Mathematics in the context of human centered design, including sets, algorithms, logic, probability, and statistics. Emphasis will be placed on exploring technologies that involve computational intelligence. Prerequisites: MATH 1023.

Required course for all first semester freshmen. Course content is centered around the skills and knowledge needed to be a successful ASU student, including academic performance, problem solving, critical thinking, self-management and group building skills, university policies and other relevant issues.

This course focuses on the theory and practice of communication in interpersonal, small groups and public speaking contexts, emphasizing proficiency in message organization, delivery, and critical thinking.

Study and practice of fundamentals of written communication, including principles of grammar, punctuation, spelling, organization, and careful analytical reading. Prerequisite, with grade of C or better, for ENG 1013.

Continues the practice of ENG 1003 to develop further the skills learned in that course. Based on reading and discussion of various types of writing, the students’ essays will provide practice in different kinds of rhetorical development, including research and documentation.

Equations and inequalities, functions and graphs, polynomial and rational functions, exponential and logarithmic functions, systems of equations and inequalities, matrices, and miscellaneous topics. No credit given if taken following MATH 1054.

Quantitative Reasoning Quantitative reasoning as the approach to understanding relationships using mathematical and algebraic methodologies. Contemporary topics will be used to identify, analyze, generalize, and communicate quantitative relationships.

Introduction to the analysis and interpretation of literary works from several historical periods ranging from early civilizations through the Renaissance.

Introduction to the analysis and interpretation of literary works from several historical periods ranging from the Renaissance to the present.

An introduction to music for the listener who has had no formal musical training or experience. A study of musical styles and composers and their cultural and historical contexts.

The constitution, government, and politics of the United States.

Human society and social behavior.

The major characteristics and processes of life emphasizing the human organism. Promotes understanding of diversity and unity among living organisms with focus on ecological interactions and responsibilities of people within their social and natural environment. Lecture three hours per week. Special course fees may apply. Must be taken with BIO 1001.

Laboratory, must be taken with BIO 1003. There will be a fee when purchasing the LabKit. Please visit the tuition and fees page for pricing.

An introduction to selected fundamental concepts including dimensional analysis, mole concept, atomic and molecular structure, nomenclature, chemical reactions, thermochemistry, intermolecular interactions, gases, mixtures, kinetics, equilibrium and acid base chemistry. Fall, Summer.

Special course fees apply. Prerequisite or co-requisite of CHEM 1043. Fall, Summer.