Computer Science Programs
Computer Science/Associate of Science Degree (A.S.)
Information Science Option/Computer Science Associate of Science Degree (A.S.)
This transfer program includes two A.S. degree choices—the computer science transfer program and the information science option. Students are encouraged to see an advisor to select correct transfer courses because transfer requirements change periodically.
Computer Science Code 026
Associate of Science Degree (A.S.)
Entry level graduates with A.S. degrees in Computer Science will be able to:
- Analyze user requirements to do problem solving
- Design algorithms to solve complex mathematical or scientific problems
- Select algorithms based on a comparison of their time and space complexity requirements
- Implement those algorithms in a high-level programming language, such as Java
- Troubleshoot and maintain client-side software
- Utilize object-oriented methodology to write efficient code
- Apply software life cycle to application development
- Pursue a B.S. degree in Computer Science at a four-year college or university
Program Concentration 16 Credits
| CIS 121 Computer Science I |
4
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| CIS 122 Computer Science II |
4
|
| CIS electives |
8
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| Recommended: CIS 120 and CIS 272 or any CIS courses |
Required General Education Courses 48-50 Credits
| English Composition I and II* |
6
|
| Humanities* |
9
|
|
Choose one course from each group:
Group 1: SPH 101
Group 2:
ART 101, MUS 101, PHL 101, PHL 109, THE 101, or any foreign language course
Group 3: Any 200-level EGL literature course
|
| Mathematics* |
12
|
MAT 241; MAT 242; MAT 243 or MAT 245 or
MAT 246 |
| Science* |
7-8
|
| One course must carry laboratory credit |
|
| Social Sciences* |
6
|
| Cultural Diversity* |
3
|
| Elective |
3
|
| Health/Physical Education |
2-3
|
| Any HLE or at least 2 credits of PED |
|
Minimum Required for the A.S. Degree 64 Credits
Information Science Option Code 024
Computer Science Associate of Science Degree (A.S.)
Entry level graduates with A.S. degrees in Computer Science, Information Science Option, will be able to:
- Analyze user requirements and develop algorithms for solving user problems
- Demonstrate proficiency in implementing those solutions in a high level programming language, such as C++
- Troubleshoot and maintain programs and computer related systems
- Utilize the systems development life cycle in developing functional computer-based systems in response to user requests
- Pursue a bachelor’s degree in a computer related discipline at a four-year college or university.
Program Concentration 22 Credits
| CIS 101 Computer Literacy |
3
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| CIS 113 Introduction to C++ |
4
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| CIS 213 Advanced Programming: C++ |
4
|
| CIS 284 Systems Analysis |
4
|
| (Note: Students should take CIS 284 near the end of their program of study.) |
| CIS, MGT, ACC electives |
7
|
Students should meet with an academic advisor to ensure transferability of electives.
Required General Education Courses 41-46 Credits
| English Composition I and II* |
6
|
| Humanities* |
6
|
| Choose one course from each group:
Group 1: SPH 101
Group 2:
ART 101, MUS 101, PHL 101, PHL 109, THE 101, or any 200-level EGL literature course, or any foreign language course
|
| Mathematics* |
8-11
|
|
Complete one of the following math course sequences:
A: MAT 135, MAT 216, and MAT 114 or MAT 119 or MAT 221
B: MAT 135, MAT 136, MAT 241
C: MAT 241, MAT 245
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| Science * |
7-8
|
| Two courses of which one course must carry laboratory credit |
| Social Sciences * |
6
|
| Cultural Diversity * |
3
|
| Elective |
3
|
| Health/Physical Education |
2-3
|
| Any HLE or at least 2 credits of PED |
|
Minimum Required for the A.S. Degree 63 Credits