Computer Science: Applied Computer Science option, Associate of Science

Students who successfully complete an Associate of Science degree with an emphasis in Computer Science will be able to:

  • Write programs using object-oriented data structures and object-oriented design; apply procedural programming paradigms to computer programs, and identify problems and design solutions to those problems.
  • Develop algorithms to solve computer related problems and use various data structures as problem-solving tools. Those data structures will include arrays, stacks, queues, linked lists, trees and hash tables.
  • Work effectively and communicate in a professional environment, both in writing and verbally, to solve problems within a group, a team and individually.
  • Be prepared to transfer to an OUS school as a junior in the Computer Science program.

Requirements

General Education Requirements: 43

See the graduation requirements for the Associate of Science degree.

Program Requirements: 51

The following term-by-term plan represents a suggested pathway through the curriculum. The exact order in which the courses are taken may vary. Students are advised to speak with a faculty advisor to create a term-by-term plan that best fits their needs.

First Year

Fall Term

CS 160Orientation to Computer Science

4

MTH 111College Algebra

5

WR 121English Composition

3

Biological Sciences

4

MTH 111 and WR 121 satisfy general education requirements.

MTH 111 Four credits apply toward general education requirements; one credit applies toward program.

Winter Term

CS 161Introduction to Computer Science I

4

MTH 112Trigonometry

5

WR 122English Composition: Argumentation

3

Literature & the Arts

3

WR 122 satisfies a general education requirement.

Spring Term

COMM 111Public Speaking

3

CS 162Introduction to Computer Science II

4

MTH 251Differential Calculus

5

PE 231Lifetime Health & Fitness

3

COMM 111 and PE 231 satisfy general education requirements.

Second Year

Fall Term

CS 271Computer Architecture/Assembly Language

4

MTH 252Integral Calculus

5

Biological/Physical Science

4

Cultural Diversity

3

Winter Term

CS 133CProgramming in C

4

CS 290Web Development for CS Majors

4

MTH 231Elements Of Discrete Math

4

Social Processes & Institutions

3

Spring Term

CS 260Data Structures

4

WR 227Technical Writing

3

Difference Power & Discrimination

3

Physical Sciences

4

Western Culture

3

 

Total Credit Hours: 94