Computer Science, Associate of Science

1. Apply knowledge of computing, mathematical and scientific reasoning to a variety of computational problems while analyzing and developing solutions.

2. Develop proficiency in the practice of computing by applying the fundamental principles and methods of Computer Science to a wide range of applications and Design.

3. Use problem-solving skills and the knowledge of computer science to solve real problems by using current techniques, skills and tools necessary for computing practice.

4. Think critically and creatively, both independently and with others while working and communicating effectively on teams both orally and in writing to design and implement solutions to computational problems

Major Code: 1701S

**Alternative plans of study available by contacting your advisor

Fall Semester Freshman Year

MATH 170Calculus 1*

5 Credits

COMS 229Computer Science and Programming 1

4 Credits

COMS 229LComputer Science & Programming 1 Lab*

0 Credits

GNED 101Introduction to General Education

3 Credits

SCIG GEAny Gen. Ed. Science Course

4 Credits

Total Credit Hours:16

Spring Semester Freshman Year

ENGL 101Writing and Rhetoric I

3 Credits

MATH 175Calculus 2*

4 Credits

COMS 250Computer Science and Programming 2

4 Credits

COMS 250LComputer Science & Programming 2 Lab*

0 Credits

HUMA GEAny Gen. Ed. Humanistic & Artistic Way of Knowing Course

3 Credits

WELL
Wellness

2 Credits

Total Credit Hours:16

Fall Semester Sophomore Year

COMM 101Fundamentals of Oral Communication

3 Credits

ENGL 102Writing and Rhetoric II*

3 Credits

MATH 176Discrete Mathematics*

4 Credits

SOCS GEAny Gen. Ed. Social and Behavioral Way of Knowing Course

3 Credits

PROG ELEC
Program Electives

3 Credits

Total Credit Hours:16

Spring Semester Sophomore Year

SOCS GE2Any 2nd Gen. Ed. Social and Behavioral Way of Knowing Course

3 Credits

HUMA GE2Any 2nd Gen. Ed. Humanistic & Artistic Way of Knowing Course

3 Credits

PHYS 211Physics Scientists & Engineers 1*

5 Credits

PHYS 211LPhysic Scientists & Engineers 1 Lab*

0 Credit

OR

CHEM 111General Chemistry I*

5 Credits

CHEM 111LGeneral Chemistry 1 Lab*

0 Credits

PROG ELEC
Program Electives

3 Credits

Total Credit Hours:14

Science courses must be from 2 different disciplines.

Social Science courses must be from 2 different disciplines.

Humanities courses must be from 2 different disciplines.

*Prerequisite or Corequisite required

PROGRAM ELECTIVES

COMS 260Comp. Organization & Architecture*

3 Credits

BUSA 207Business Statistics for Decision Making I

3 Credits

ENGL 202Technical Communication*

3 Credits

MATH 230Introduction to Linear Algebra*

3 Credits

MATH 275Calculus 3*

4 Credits

MATH 310Ordinary Differential Equations*

3 Credits

COMS 253Intro to Systems Programming*

3 credits

Total Credit Hours: 62