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Computer Science Transfer Major, AS: Mines - Academic Plan

2024-2025

Total Credits = 60

The program provides a computer science foundation in the mathematical and scientific principles underlying computing and information technology, along with hands-on instruction in developing effective design and analysis skills related to computing systems. Career paths for Computer Science include software developer, systems administrator, systems analyst, and applications developer. A full-time student can complete this Associate of Science (AS) degree in two years. This degree prepares students to transfer to a four-year university to complete the second half of a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Computer Science. To be successful, a student should have strong math, computer and keyboarding skills, and be detail-oriented.

Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Recommendations

Where requirements are listed as course categories (e.g. Electives, Arts/Humanities) rather than as specific courses, please note that depending upon course choice, prerequisites may be required.
*Grade C or better required

Required Course Prerequisite, Corequisite, or Recommendation
ENG 1021 - English Composition I: GT-CO1 Prerequisite: College Readiness in English
ENG 1022 - English Composition II: GT-CO2 Prerequisite: ENG 1021 - English Composition I: GT-CO1 or ENG 1031 - Technical Writing I: GT-CO1
MAT 1420 - College Trigonometry: GT-MA1 Prerequisite: MAT 1420 - College Trigonometry: GT-MA1 or MAT 1440 - Pre-Calculus: GT-MA1 or College Level Math Placement
HIS 2015 - 20th Century World History: GT-HI1 Prerequisite: College Readiness in English
CSC 1019 - Introduction to Programming: (Programming Language) Prerequisite: College Readiness in Quantitative Literacy Math
CSC 1060 - Computer Science I (Language) Prerequisite: CSC 1019 - Introduction to Programming: (Programming Language) or MAT 1340 - College Algebra: GT-MA1 or higher
CSC 1061 - Computer Science II (Language) Prerequisite: CSC 1060 - Computer Science I (Language)
MAT 2420 - Calculus II: GT-MA1 Required for most Computer Science programs at four-year institutions Prerequisite: MAT 2410 - Calculus I: GT-MA1

Required for students transferring to Colorado School of Mines:

Required Course Prerequisite, Corequisite, or Recommendation
MAT 2430 - Calculus III: GT-MA1
OR
MAT 2431 - Calculus III with Engineering Applications: GT-MA1
Prerequisite: MAT 2420 - Calculus II: GT-MA1