Computer Science, A.S.

CIP Code: 11.0701
NOVA Code: 2460

Offered through AL, AN, LO, MA, NOL, WO

Purpose: The curriculum is designed primarily for students who wish to transfer to a four-year college or university to complete a baccalaureate degree in computer science. The curriculum emphasizes the study of the science of computing and the use of computing in a scientific setting.

Transfer Information: Students are advised to work closely with the faculty and counseling staff for program and course scheduling. Electives should be chosen carefully to meet the requirements of the transfer institution. The responsibility for proper course selection rests with the student.

Recommended Preparation: Satisfactory completion of the following high school units or equivalent: 4 units of English and 4 units of college preparatory mathematics.

Two Years

1st Semester

CSC 200 - Introduction to Computer Science (4 CR.) ^{1, 2} OR
Computer Science Elective (3-4 CR.) ²
ENG 111 - College Composition I (3 CR.)
CST 100 - Principles of Public Speaking (3 CR.) ³
MTH 167 - PreCalculus with Trigonometry (5 CR.) ^{4, 5} OR
Computer Science Elective (5-6 CR.) ²
SDV 100 - College Success Skills (1 CR.) OR
SDV 101 - Orientation to (a Specific Discipline) (1 CR.)

Total 16-18 credits

2nd Semester

Total 14 credits

3rd Semester

CSC 202 - Computer Science II (4 CR.)
MTH 264 - Calculus II (4 CR.)
Physical or Life Science Elective w/ Lab (4 CR.) ⁷
Social/Behavioral Science Elective (3 CR.) ⁸

Total 15 credits

4th Semester

Computer Science Elective (3 CR.) ²
Humanities/Fine Arts Elective (3 CR.) ⁶
Physical/or Life Science Elective w/Lab (4 CR.) ⁷
Social Science Elective (3 CR.) ⁸
Social Science Elective (3 CR.) ⁸

Total 16 credits

Total credits for the A.S. Degree in Computer Science: 61-63 credits

¹ Students with prior programming experience or Advanced Placement credit should talk to a Computer Science academic advisor to determine the appropriate first course to take in the NOVA Computer Science course sequence. Due to the range of credits in Computer Science electives and Physical or Life Sciences, the student should plan out coursework with an advisor to stay within the required range.

²May choose from the following list: CSC 205 , CSC 206 , CSC 208 , EGR 265 , MTH 265 , MTH 266 , or MTH 288 . Students should consult a faculty advisor and their transfer institution to select appropriate courses. Due to the range of credits in Computer Science electives and Physical or Life Sciences, the student should plan out coursework with an advisor to stay within the required range.

³May substitute with CST 110. Students should consult an academic advisor to select the appropriate course.

⁴Students may substitute MTH 167 (5 CR.) with MTH 161 (3 CR.) and MTH 162 (3 CR.). Due to the range of credits in Computer Science electives and Physical or Life Sciences, the student should plan out coursework with an advisor to stay within the required range.

⁵Students placed into MTH 263 or MTH 264 , should begin with that course. Students will not need to take the lower level mathematics classes if they place into a higher class and should select appropriate courses in consultation with an advisor. Due to the range of credits in Computer Science electives and Physical or Life Sciences, the student should plan out coursework with an advisor to stay within the required range.

⁶ See humanities/fine arts courses listed under General Education Electives . Elective should be selected with advice of a counselor or academic advisor to meet requirements of the transfer institution.

⁷See biology, chemistry (excluding CHM 101 -CHM 102 ), ENV 121 -ENV 122 , physics, geology, or natural science courses with a lab component, listed under General Education Electives . Some four-year colleges require a two-semester sequence.

⁸See social/behavioral science courses listed under General Education Electives . All electives should be selected in conjunction with an advisor and after examining the requirements at the transfer institution