COMPUTER SCIENCE

Associate in Arts (AA) or Associate in Science (AS)

If you enjoy working with computers and doing your work in a logical fashion, you will enjoy a career in computer science and/or computer engineering. A strong technical background is required for the Bachelor of Science Degree. Many individuals complete course work in graduate level classes to improve their technical background and job opportunities.

Degree Requirements:

16 credits completed in residence

2.00 (C) grade point average

62 total credits Credits

General Education Requirements: AA AS

1. College Composition (ENGL 110 and 120 or 125) ............................ 6 ........ 6

2. Fundamentals of Public Speaking (COMM 110) .............................. 3 ........ 3

3. Humanities and Social Science ..................................................... 18 ...... 12

Minimum humanities credits – 6

Minimum social science credits – 6

4. Mathematics, Science, Computer Science ...................................... 9 ...... 18

Minimum mathematics credits – 2

Minimum science credits (at least 1 lab science) – 4

Minimum computer science credits – 2

5. Wellness ..................................................................................... 2 ........ 2

Suggested Courses for AA: Credits

CSCI 160 Computer Science I ............................................................ 4

CSCI 161 Computer Science II ........................................................... 4

CSCI 242 Data Structures .................................................................. 3

CSCI 250 Assembly Language ........................................................... 4

CSCI 289 Social Implications of Computer Technology .......................... 2

MATH 165 Calculus I ......................................................................... 4

MATH 166 Calculus II ........................................................................ 4

MATH 208 Discrete Mathematics ....................................................... 3

SPAN 101 First Year Spanish I .......................................................... 4

SPAN 102 First Year Spanish II ......................................................... 4

SPAN 201 Second Year Spanish I ..................................................... 4

SPAN 202 Second Year Spanish II ..................................................... 4

Suggested Courses for AS: Credits

CHEM 121 General Chemistry I L/L .................................................... 5

CHEM 122 General Chemistry II L/L ................................................... 5

CSCI 160 Computer Science I ........................................................... 4

CSCI 161 Computer Science II .......................................................... 4

CSCI 242 Data Structures ................................................................. 3

CSCI 250 Assembly Language .......................................................... 4

CSCI 289 Social Implications of Computer Technology ........................ 2

MATH 165 Calculus I ....................................................................... 4

MATH 166 Calculus II ...................................................................... 4

MATH 208 Discrete Mathematics ..................................................... 3

PHYS 251 University Physics I L/L .................................................. 5

PHYS 252 University Physics II L/L ................................................. 5

Suggested Electives: Credits

CSCI Programming Courses ........................................................... 12

The courses listed above are reflective of those most commonly required in preparation for transfer to another college or university. For specific baccalaureate degree requirements, students should consult the catalog of the campus to which they intend to transfer.