Computer Science

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Associate of Science (A.S.)

Semester Sequence

This is a suggested full-time schedule for a student who has completed any developmental course work and has no transfer credits. Refer to the College catalog for specific requirements in selecting General Education courses .

Fall Semester Year 1*

CSIT 111 - Logic and OO Design 3 Credit(s).
ENGL 101 - College Composition I 3 Credit(s).
MATH 251 - Calculus I 4 Credit(s).
Gen. Ed. Elective - Arts and Humanities 3 Credits.
Gen. Ed. Elective - Biological and Physical Sciences 3-4 Credits.**

Spring Semester Year 1

CSIT 210 - Introduction to Programming 4 Credit(s).
MATH 252 - Calculus II 4 Credit(s).
Gen. Ed. Elective - Arts and Humanities 3 Credits.
Gen. Ed. Elective - Biological and Physical Sciences (must include a lab) 4 Credits.**

Fall Semester Year 2

CSIT 211 - Advanced Programming 4 Credit(s).
MATH 243 - Discrete Mathematics 4 Credit(s).
Gen. Ed. Elective - Social and Behavioral Sciences 3 Credits.
Program Elective 3-4 Credits.**

Spring Semester Year 2

CSIT 214 - C++ Programming 4 Credit(s).
MATH 257 - Linear Algebra 4 Credit(s).
Gen. Ed. Elective - Social and Behavioral Sciences 3 Credits.
Program Elective 3-4 Credits.**

General Education Requirements and Electives - 29-30 Credits

General Education Requirements:

CSIT 111 - Logic and OO Design 3 Credit(s).
ENGL 101 - College Composition I 3 Credit(s).
MATH 251 - Calculus I 4 Credit(s).

General Education Electives:

Choose a course in each category from the list of approved General Education courses . One course must be a Diversity course.

Arts and Humanities 6 Credits.
Social and Behavioral Sciences 6 Credits.
Biological and Physical Sciences (one course must include a lab) 7-8 Credits.**

Program Requirements and Electives - 31-32 Credits

Program Requirements:

CSIT 210 - Introduction to Programming 4 Credit(s).
CSIT 211 - Advanced Programming 4 Credit(s).
CSIT 214 - C++ Programming 4 Credit(s).
MATH 243 - Discrete Mathematics 4 Credit(s).
MATH 252 - Calculus II 4 Credit(s).
MATH 257 - Linear Algebra 4 Credit(s).

Program Electives:

Choose two of the following – at least one must be a 4 credit class.

CSIT 212 - Visual Basic Programming 4 Credit(s).
CSIT 241 - Applied Systems Analysis & Design 4 Credit(s).
CSIT 267 - iOS Application Development 4 Credit(s).
CSIT 268 - Andriod Application Development 4 Credit(s).
CSIT 269 - Mobile Application Security 4 Credit(s).
DCOM 142 - Introduction to Linux/UNIX 3 Credit(s).
ENGL 102 - College Composition II 3 Credit(s).
MATH 153 - Introduction to Statistical Methods 4 Credit(s). **
MATH 165 - Precalculus 4 Credit(s). **

Total Number of Credits Required for Degree: 60*

Notes

*Credit students who are new to college (no successfully completed college coursework at other institutions) are required to take ACDV 101 in the first semester at CCBC. This is a 1-credit class, and it does not count towards the number of credits required for a degree or certificate. Students are required to provide an official transcript(s) to document successful completion of college coursework at another institution(s) for this requirement to be waived.

**Check with transfer institution for Math and Science requirements.

Program Description

This degree program provides opportunities for students who wish to continue their studies at a four-year institution in fields such as computer science, computer information sciences, or information systems management. Students who choose this curriculum and desire to transfer courses should speak with the program coordinator. The courses in this curriculum are designed whereby it is assumed that the student has a background that includes algebra, geometry, and trigonometry. Students who do not meet these requirements can take the required prerequisite courses at CCBC after placement testing.

Program Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this degree, students will be able to:

Successfully transfer to a four-year or upper division Computer Science program and be as successful as the native students. The success will be measured by: their overall GPA will be the same or higher as native students; their completion rate will be the same or higher as native students.