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Nov 21, 2024
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2021-2022 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Computer Science, AS with Designation
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Additional information available on the Computer Science Department website.
Recommended basic skills courses are
This program prepares students for transfer to a four-year school to obtain a baccalaureate degree. Individual courses are needed by students who wish to use the computer to solve problems in engineering, mathematics, sciences, and social sciences leading toward careers in telecommunications, computer design, and computer applications within various science and engineering fields. These courses are also of interest to people who are striving to master their personal computers.
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the Computer Science degree program, students should be able to:
- Discuss ways in which technology and computers impacts individuals and society
- Compare and contrast PC hardware and software systems as an informed consumer
- Install and configure computer software/hardware programs
- Use a computer operating system to manage files, folders, and drives
- Search the internet for personal, academic, and business use
- Use various communication tools for personal, academic, and business purpose
- Use writing, financial/statistical, presentation and data collecting/organization tools
Full list of requirements can be found at Associate of Science Degrees, AS .
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Written Communication
Six (6) credit hours. Any (GT-CO1) course plus any (GT-CO2) course OR Any (GT-CO2) course plus any (GT-CO3) course.
Mathematics
Five (5) credit hours
Additional coursework might be required to meet prerequisite requirements for calculus. Prerequisite courses may apply toward elective credit hours.
Arts and Humanities
Six (6) credit hours
History
Three (3) credit hours. Any one .
Social and Behavioral Sciences
Six (6) credit hours. Any two (2) .
Natural and Physical Sciences
Seven (7) credit hours. Select from courses with at least one GT-SC1 course. GT-SC1/GT-SC2 courses in sequence (same discipline) are recommended (and may be required depending on the receiving institution; consult the advising office). Courses must be selected in consultation with the advising office from the community college and from the intended transfer institution, if known. Seven credit minimum; additional credits in this area will be applied toward elective.
Additional Required Courses
Twelve (12) credit hours
Electives
Fifteen (15) credit hours selected from the AS approved course list can be found at Approved Elective Course List for AS Degrees . A total of 15 additional elective credits are required to complete the Associate Degree with Designation. Some four-year institutions require specific courses on top of the required courses listed above. The total number of credits for these required courses plus free electives must equal at least 15.
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