Computer Science A.S.

*This is an overview of the program. The course sequencing is meant to serve as a guideline for your semester planning. Please note that the scheduling of courses, program sequencing and curriculum are subject to change.*

This program is intended for students who wish to transfer to a four-year college or university for a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Computer Information Science.

Upon successful completion of this program, graduates will be able to:

  • transfer to a four-year college or university for further study.

  • use technical vocabulary to communicate effectively about currently available computer hardware and software.

  • demonstrate problem-solving techniques, algorithmic design, and critical thinking.

  • program in C++ using structured, object-oriented, and visual techniques.

  • demonstrate college-level mathematical competence.

  • apply fundamental accounting and/or physics skills.

  • work effectively with others in a team environment.

Transfer information for this program is on file in the Transfer

Center

. For more information, contact an academic advisor or counselor.

First Semester   Credits
CIS 105 Introduction to Computers and Applications 3.5
CIS 155 Introduction to Computer Science – Structured Programming – C++ 3.5
ENG 105 College English 3
MAT 190* Calculus and Analytic Geometry I 3
Elective Social Science/Humanities 3
  Semester Total 16
     
Second Semester    
CIS 225** Computer Organization and Architecture 3
ACC 160*** Principles of Accounting 3
or PHY 210 General Physics I 5
ENG 106 College English II 3
MAT 195 Calculus and Analytic Geometry II 3
Elective Free Elective 3.5
  Semester Total 15.5-17.5
     
Third Semester    
CIS 165 Data Structures – C++ 3.5
CIS 255 Database Environment 3.5
or CIS 250 Operating Systems 3.5
ACC 161*** Principles of Accounting II 3
or PHY 215 General Physics II 5
Elective Social Science/Humanities 3
Elective Free Elective 3
  Semester Total 16-18
     
Fourth Semester    
MAT 150 Introduction to Probability and Statistics 3
or BUS 150 Business Statistics 3.5
Elective Social Science/Humanities 3
Elective Free Elective 9
    15-15.5
  Credit Total 62.5-67

*A prerequisite for MAT 190 is the mastery of high school Algebra III and Trigonometry. Students not having this mastery should take MAT 160/165 or 170 before attempting 190. These prerequisites would count as elective credit for this program.

*The IDS 105 prerequisite is waived in this program.

***Students who choose the accounting sequence must take a science course. For students who choose the accounting sequence, many transfer colleges and universities require two science courses and, although it is not required for the A.S. degree, a second science course should seriously be considered for an elective.

****If students have already fulfilled the college requirements of 60 credit hours to graduate and have satisfied the course requirements above, then either no free elective must be taken in the fourth semester, or take only as many free elective credit hours as needed to fulfill the 60 credit-hour graduation requirement. Credit will not be given for both MAT 150 and BUS 150.