Computer Science (A.S.)

Purpose

The Computer Science program is designed primarily for those students who plan to transfer to a four-year college or university and major in computer science.

Program Objectives

A graduate should be able to:

  • enter into the third year of a baccalaureate program in computer science with little or no loss of credits.
  • demonstrate the basic knowledge and skills needed to continue the educational process toward more advanced computer science training leading toward career advancement.
  • secure an entry level position in computer science if transfer does not occur immediately upon graduation.

Curriculum

First Semester

ENG 101 English Composition I3
Elective History of Western Civilization 3
Elective Mathematics 3
CIS 111 Computer Science I: Programming and Concepts3
Elective Economics, Geography or Political Science 3
(15 Credit Hours)

Second Semester

ENG 102 English Composition II3
Elective History 3
MAT 125 Discrete Mathematics3
CIS 111 B Computer Science II: Object-Oriented Programming3
Elective Anthropology, Psychology or Sociology 3
(15 Credit Hours)

Third Semester

ElectiveHumanities3
MAT 190 Calculus and Analytic Geometry I4
ElectiveLab Science4
CIS 112 Computer Science III: Data Structures
and Algorithms
3
Elective Physical Education 2
(16 Credit Hours)

Fourth Semester

ElectiveHumanities3
MAT 201 Calculus and Analytic Geometry II4
ElectiveElective3
CIS 126 Assembler 3
ElectiveElective3
(16 Credit Hours)

TOTAL SEMESTER HOURS CREDIT: 62