Computer Science, Associate of Science Degree in Science and Mathematics

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Computer Science prepares students for transfer into bachelor’s degree programs at four-year colleges and universities in a variety of programs including computer science, information processing and related fields. The program meets the guidelines of the Association of Computing Machinery (ACM).

The field study for this degree focuses on an introduction to the theoretical foundations of computing, algorithms and programming techniques as applied to Operating Systems, Information Technology and Data Structures. Students reinforce this theoretical knowledge base with programming in both high-level programming languages and Assembly Language programming as well as study computer architecture in great detail.

NOTE: In order to complete this program, students must have a minimum of 60 credits of which 15 or more must be in Mathematics.

Graduates are able to:

solve various kinds of problems using high level languages
apply sound programming techniques in designing program structure and logic
apply appropriate data structures and algorithms arising in various applied fields
assess the implications of work performed either as an individual or as a member of a team
demonstrate an understanding of basic computer architecture
demonstrate the mathematical proficiency required for an understanding of the concepts involved

Curriculum – A.S. Degree

First Semester

ENGL 111 - English I 3 Credits
Mathematics 3-5 Credits ¹
CISY 105 - Foundations of Computer Science 4 Credits
Social Science 3 Credits ²

Second Semester

ENGL 112 - English II 3 Credits
CISY 254 - Data Structures 4 Credits
Mathematics 4 Credits ¹
Science 4 Credits ³

Third Semester

Mathematics 4 Credits ¹
Science 4 Credits³
Humanities 3 Credits ²
Math or Programming Elective 3-4 Credits ⁴

FITN 115 - Dynamics of Fitness & Wellness 1 Credit ⁶

Fourth Semester

Mathematics 4 Credits ¹

CISY 256 - Computer Architecture & Assembly Language 4 Credits
Humanities 3 Credits ²
Mathematics or Free Elective 3 Credits ⁵
Social Science 3 Credits ²

Total Credits 60 - 63

¹Students must select four courses from the following list: Precalculus I (MATH 112 ) and Precalculus II (MATH 113 ) OR Precalculus Honors (MATH 114H ); Calculus I (MATH 151 Required); Calculus II (MATH 152 Required); Calculus III (MATH 251 ); Differential Equations (MATH 254 ); Discrete Mathematics (MATH 255 ); Linear Algebra (MATH 256 ). Students should check with a transfer cunselor about their requirements and the transferability of the Math courses and other electives.

² Select a course from the appropriate category of the General Education Courses list.

³ Science requirements must be a two-semester sequence in one of the following: Engineering Physics I & II (PHYS 150 & PHYS 151 *) (recommended), General Physics I & II (PHYS 101 & PHYS 102 *), General Chemistry I & II (CHEM 103 & CHEM 104 *), General Biology I & II (BIOL 101 & BIOL 102 *). *Check catalog for prerequisite courses.

⁴ Math or Programming electives. Select one of the following (students must have 15 or more Mathematics credits to graduate): Discrete Mathematics (MATH 255 ), Linear Algebra (MATH 256 ), or any programming elective on the Computer Science (CISY) Programming Electives list in the College Catalog.

⁵ May be any course offered by the College not required by your program of study. If the student has accumulated less than 15 Math credits, then use this Free Elective to select another Math course such as Linear Algebra (MATH 256 ).

⁶ Elements of Physical Fitness (FITN 142 ) or Exercise Physiology & Body Mechanics (FITN 146 ) may be substituted.