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Computer Science Degree Requirements

2009-2010 Catalog
Computer Science A.A.S.

The Computer Science degree is a two-year associate degree program, which includes computer programming, data and file structures, database, networking, architecture and software engineering. Students will have a solid foundation in computer programming skills including up-to-date programming languages and methodologies to apply in the work place. Job opportunities exist in traditional entry-level computer programming, software developer, software analyst and database programming environments.

General Education Courses(28 credit hours)
COM 115Public Speaking3 credits
ENG 121English Composition I3 credits
ENG 122English Composition II3 credits
MAT 201Calculus I5 credits
MAT 202Calculus II5 credits
HIS 201U.S. History I OR 
PHI 111Introduction to Philosophy3 credits
POS 105Introduction to Political Science OR 
POS 111American Government3 credits
PSY 101General Psychology I OR 
SOC 101Introduction to Sociology3 credits
Major Courses(32 credit hours)
CSC 116Logic and Program Design3 credits
CSC 160Computer Science I (C++ or Java)4 credits
CSC 161Computer Science II (C++ or Java)4 credits
CSC 234C++ Programming (Data Structures)4 credits
CSC 225Computer Architecture/Assembly Language Programming4 credits
CIS 240Database Design and Development3 credits
PHY 211Physics: Calculus-based I with Lab OR 
CHE 111General College Chemistry I5 credits
ElectivesCSC, MAT or SCI areas5 credits
Total60 Credit Hours