The curriculum in the computer science program is designed to transfer to a four-year college or university to complete a baccalaureate degree program with a major in computer science or a related discipline.
This program covers algorithms, programming languages, computer architecture, operating systems, and humanities necessary for team and stakeholder interaction on projects.
Computer Science, AS
CIP: 11.0701
Degree: Associate of Science (AS)
Program Code: 831
Program Length: Two year- four semesters
Minimum Credits: 60
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Purpose:
The Associates of Science Degree Program in Computer Science is designed to transfer to a four-year college or university to complete a baccalaureate degree program with a major in computer science or a related discipline.
Program Requirements:
Students are urged to become acquainted with the requirements of the major department in the college or university to which transfer is contemplated, and to consult with the Student Services Office of the community college in planning their program and selecting electives. This program covers algorithms, programming languages, computer architecture, operating systems, and humanities necessary for team and stakeholder interaction on projects.
First Semester:
- MTH 263: Calculus I
- EGR 121: Foundations of Engineering
- CSC 221: Introduction to Problem Solving and Programming
- Elective: History Elective 3 Credits
- ENG 111: College Composition I
- SDV 100: College Success Skills
Semester Total:
- Lecture Hours: 16
- Labs Hours: 0
- Course Credits: 16
Second Semester:
- ENG 112: College Composition II
- MTH 264: Calculus II
- EGR 122: Engineering Design
- CSC 222: Object-Oriented Programming
Semester Total:
- Lecture Hours: 14
- Lab Hours: 0
- Course Credits: 14
Third Semester:
- MTH 288: Discrete Mathematics
- PHY 241: University Physics I
- CSC 205: Computer Organization
- Elective: Humanities, Literature or Fine Arts Elective 3 Credits
Semester Total:
- Lecture Hours: 13
- Labs Hours: 4
- Course Credits: 13
Fourth Semester:
- MTH 265: Calculus III
- CSC 223: Data Structures and Analysis of Algorithms
- PHI 220: Ethics
- CST 100: Principles of Public Speaking
- Elective: Social & Behavioral Science Elective 3 Credits
Semester Total:
- Lecture Hours: 17
- Labs Hours: 0
- Course Credits: 17
Total Minimum Credits: 60
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