College of Computer and Information Technology Info Bytes

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Contributing writer COP 2654 IPHONE/IPAD App Development is one of the core/supporting courses of the A.S. in Computer/Web Programming and Analysis.  It  is an introductory course in application development for the iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch. The course was previously introduced on the CCIT Bulletin blog in January. In order to take this course, students must take … Continue reading College of Computer and Information Technology Info Bytes →

CCIT internship idea pays big dividends

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Contributing writer Actions and suggestions from Advisory Committee members are extremely valuable and can be like a pebble in the water, creating a ripple effect that is unimaginable.  Two years ago, John Just, Assistant Superintendent of MIS for the Pinellas County School Board, suggested the creation of an internship in the Business Technologies Program. After … Continue reading CCIT internship idea pays big dividends →

St. Petersburg College interns produce real iTunes Store applications

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When three SPC students accepted internships at MWD Web Design in St. Petersburg, they had no way of knowing they would be working on iPhone, iPod, and iPad apps that would be so successful they would end up in the Apple iTunes App store. Four students from the SPC’s College of Computer Information Technology accepted … Continue reading St. Petersburg College interns produce real iTunes Store applications →

St. Petersburg College hosts fair at Gibbs High School

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In an effort to promote interest in our technology programs, the College of Computer & Information Technology (CCIT) hosted a college fair at Gibbs High School on Wednesday March 23. The CCIT faculty and staff provided students with pamphlets and flyers that explained the programs. A PowerPoint presentation entitled “Technology Through the Years” was also … Continue reading St. Petersburg College hosts fair at Gibbs High School →

Internships at St. Petersburg College — a roadway to the working world

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     A crucial part to the academic career of students pursuing an Associate in Science degree or certificate in the College of Computer & Information Technology (CCIT) is the internship requirement.     Currently there are four programs that have an internship requirement. (See the CCIT web site for more Information).     Describing the aim of … Continue reading Internships at St. Petersburg College — a roadway to the working world →

How to get the most out of your St. Petersburg College experience

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By KIMBERLY ROSS As students leave the safe haven of high school and prepare for college, all sorts of questions flood through their minds: “What will college be like?” or “Will I be able to handle the workload?”  There is no need to panic. Proper planning and good organization can put a student on the … Continue reading How to get the most out of your St. Petersburg College experience →

At St. Petersburg College, so much to do, so little time

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By Kimberly Ross In today’s fast-paced society, people are bogged down with so many responsibilities that they become stressed out. This is especially true of college students, since they have to juggle work, school, family responsibilities and the like. Oftentimes, you hear people lament, “There are just not enough hours in a day,” or “there … Continue reading At St. Petersburg College, so much to do, so little time →

Make a difference with the Student Survey of Instruction (SSI) at St. Petersburg College

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By KIMBERLY ROSS  At the end of each term, students are given the opportunity to provide feedback about the outcome of a course. One such means is the Student Survey of Instruction (SSI). This questionnaire is designed for students to offer their opinions regarding the operation of a class, the methods of instruction, the effectiveness … Continue reading Make a difference with the Student Survey of Instruction (SSI) at St. Petersburg College →

The role of CGS 1000 Introduction to Computers & Programming and CGS 1100 Computer Applications in St. Petersburg College’s Curriculum

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By KIMBERLY ROSS Two courses that are at the heart of St. Petersburg College’s (SPC) College of Computer & Information Technology (CCIT) curriculum are CGS 1000 Introduction to Computers & Programming and CGS 1100 Computer Applications. Depending upon the program, these courses are required or serve as electives. Professors’ Eva Hefner and Brad Yourth teach … Continue reading The role of CGS 1000 Introduction to Computers & Programming and CGS 1100 Computer Applications in St. Petersburg College’s Curriculum →

New Courses for a New Year at St. Petersburg College

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 By KIMBERLY ROSS      The College of Computer & Information Technology (CCIT) will offer two new courses, iPhone/iPod App Development and CGS 1100 Computer Applications, this spring at St. Petersburg College’s (SPC) EpiCenter campus in the new Mac lab. The idea for the applications development course came about through Professor Brad Yourth at SPC’s Clearwater … Continue reading New Courses for a New Year at St. Petersburg College →