2016-2017 Undergraduate Catalog

Computer Science Associate’s Degree

The Associate of Science degree in Computer Science offers two concentrations: Computer Science and Information Technology. Both concentrations require the completion of 60 credits. The program is designed for high-school graduates who intend to make a career in the field of Computer Science and college graduates who want to obtain a sufficient level of computer experience.

The Computer Science concentration is intended for college students majoring in mathematics or the sciences who wish to supplement their major in order to increase their employment opportunities after graduation. The Information Technology concentration is intended for high-school graduates who wish to make a career in information technology and for business students or individuals working with computers who want a formal education in order to advance their careers.

Program Requirements

Courses Required for Both Concentrations

CS 111Introduction to Structured Programming

3

CS 112Data Structures

3

CS 113Discrete Structures

3

CS 215Computer Systems Organization with Assembler

3

Required Core Courses for Both Concentrations

Eight Liberal Arts electives (24 credits)

Required Courses for Computer Science Concentration

CS 241Advanced Programming Concepts Using "C"

3

CS 272OOP with C# and Games

3

One Computer Science and Information Technology elective (3 credits, not CS 100, 101, 102, 104, 106)

3

Required Supporting Courses for Computer Science Concentration

MA 151Calculus I

4

MA 152Calculus II

4

MA 261Linear Algebra

4

Required Courses for Information Technology Concentration

CS 232Human-Computer Interaction

3

CS 233Visual Basic

3

One Computer Science and Information Technology elective (3 credits, not CS 100, 101, 102, 104, 106)

3

Required Supporting Courses for Information Technology Concentration

MA 109Mathematics for Decision-Making

3

MA 110Calculus for Decision-Making

3

MGT 201