Computer Science Associate in Science Degree
PROGRAM CODE: 2S08408
The Computer Science Associate in Science Degree is designed to prepare students to transfer to colleges and universities that offer bachelor's degrees in computer science. Students with a degree in computer science may pursue careers in many areas of industry, such as aerospace, health, finance, entertainment, and more. Opportunities for specialties in the field include software engineering and development, computer networks and security, telecommunications, mobile computing, game programming, internet and web technology, embedded systems and real-time programming, systems analysis, information technology, distributed computing and artificial intelligence. In addition to other graduation requirements, this degree requires 22-24 units, of which 12 units are in required course and an additional 10-12 units are chosen from the restricted elective lists.
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses (12 units): | ||
| Suggested sequence | ||
| CSCI 123 F | Introduction to Programming Concepts in C++ | 4 |
| CSCI 133 F | Data Structures in C++ | 4 |
| MATH 152 F | Calculus II (formerly MATH 150BF) | 4 |
| or MATH 152HF | Honors Calculus II | |
| Choose one course pair (6-8 units): | 6-8 | |
| Discrete Mathematics and Introduction to Linear Algebra | 7 | |
| OR | ||
| Discrete Structures and Linear Algebra | 8 | |
| OR | ||
| Discrete Mathematics and Additional Topics in Linear Algebra (formerly MATH 250CF) | 6 | |
| Restricted Electives (4 units): | 4 | |
| C Language for Math and Science | 4 | |
| Computer Organization and Assembly Language Programming | 4 | |
| Total Units | 22-24 | |