which students in any curriculum may select according to their needs and inter-
ests.
Opportunities available to graduates with a major in mathematics or computer sci-
ence include graduate study and a wide variety of positions in business, educa-
tion, government, and industry.
Associate of Science Degree
Computer Science
The Associate of Science degree in Computer Science is designed to prepare indi-
viduals to meet challenges in the rapidly growing and changing field of comput-
er science. Within the framework of general education courses and courses in
computer science, this degree will prepare the students for an entry level position
in a computer field, provide appropriate background for further study in comput-
er science and develop skills and attitudes necessary to become responsible
employees and citizens.
The occupational activities of computer personnel are diverse. Our program of
study enables the student to develop knowledge of computer equipment, business
procedures, and principles of computer applications. Associate degree students
are required to complete an internship in computer science.
Students completing this degree can move directly into a Bachelor of Science
degree program in Computer Science if they so desire.
Program Objectives
Students will be given the opportunity to:
acquire a disciplined approach to problem solving techniques and algorithm
development;
understand the mathematical concepts and techniques underlying various top-
ics in computer science;
write computer programs in at least one structured programming language and
develop techniques of program design, coding, debugging, testing and docu-
mentation within the framework of "good programming style";
examine the modern trends of computer applications in various disciplines;
study the principles of data modeling for database design and review commer-
cial database management systems.
I. General Education Requirements
24 sem. hrs.
ENGL101
College Writing Skills (3)
3 SH Elective from each of the following Core categories: (21)
Artistic Expression, World Civilizations, American Civilization,
Human Behavior, Cultural Diversity/Social Pluralism, Ethics, Natural
Science
II. Required Computer Courses*
30 sem. hrs.
A. CSCI125
Introduction to Computer Science (3)
CSCI130
Principles of Programming I (3)
CSCI220
Programming in COBOL I (3)
CSCI280
Principles of System Operation and Administation (3)
CSCI310
Uses of Microcomputers (3)
CSCI313
Data Base Management Systems (3)
CSCI496
Internship in Computer Science (6)**
B. Choose a Concentration Area (6)
1. Business Application
CSCI308 Systems Analysis (3)
CSCI320 Programming in COBOL II (3)
2. Object Oriented Programming
CSCI131 Principles of Programming II (3)
CSCI314 Object Oriented Programming (3)
3. Web Development
CSCI207 Visual Basic (3)
CSCI304 Web Development and Enterprise Computing (3)
III. Required Mathematics*
6 sem. hrs.
MATH208
Essentials of Calculus (3) (MATH105 College Algebra is a
prerequisite for MATH208)
MATH260
Elements of Statistics (3)
IV. Related Required Course
3 sem. hrs.
ENGL404
Technical Writing (3)
TOTAL
63 sem. hrs.
* A grade of C or better must be obtained in all computer science and mathe-
matics courses.
** QPA's of at least 2.5 in the major and 2.0 overall are required to be placed in
an internship (CSCI496). Students shall be permitted to substitute three upper
level CSCI courses (nine semester hours) for CSCI496 provided the student
has equivalent work experience and received the approval of his/her advisor,
the department chairperson and the school dean.
ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE IN COMPUTER SCIENCE
(Suggested Four-Semester Sequence)
First Semester
CSCI130
Principles of Programming I
3
MATH208
Essentials of Calculus
3
ENGL101
College Writing Skills
3
General Education Core Courses
6
15
Second Semester
CSCI131
Principles of Programming II
3
CSCI220
Programming in COBOL I
3
CSCI280
Principles of System Operation and Administration
3
MATH260
Elements of Statistics
3
General Education Core Courses
6
18
Third Semester
CSCI308
Systems Analysis
3
CSCI320
Programming in COBOL II
3
ENGL404
Technical Writing
3
General Education Core Courses
6
15
Fourth Semester
CSCI310
Uses of Microcomputers
3
CSCI313
Database Management Systems
3
CSCI496
Internship in Computer Science
9
15
CONCENTRATION IN BUSINESS APPLICATION
(Suggested Four-Semester Sequence)
First Semester
CSCI125
3
CSCI130
3
MATH208
3
ENGL101
3
General Education Core
3
15
Second Semester
CSCI220
3
CSCI280
3
MATH260
3
General Education Core
9
18
Third Semester
CSCI308
3
CSCI320
3
ENGL404
3
General Education Core
6
15
Fourth Semester
CSCI310
3
CSCI313
3
CSCI496
6
General Education Core
3
15
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