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

See the graduation requirements for the Associate of Science degree. OSU does not allow students to take courses in their chosen discipline to meet this requirement.

COMM 111Public Speaking

3

MTH 111College Algebra

5

PE 231Lifetime Health & Fitness

3

WR 121English Composition

3

WR 122English Composition: Argumentation

3

Biological Sciences

4

Biological/Physical Science

4

Physical Sciences

4

Cultural Diversity

3

Difference Power & Discrimination

3

Literature & the Arts

3

Social Processes & Institutions

3

Western Culture

3

Total Credit Hours:43

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

Program Requirements

CS 133CProgramming in C

4

CS 160Orientation to Computer Science

4

CS 161Introduction to Computer Science I

4

CS 162Introduction to Computer Science II

4

CS 260Data Structures

4

CS 271Computer Architecture/Assembly Language

4

CS 290Web Development for CS Majors

4

MTH 112Trigonometry

5

MTH 251Differential Calculus

5

MTH 252Integral Calculus

5

MTH 231Elements Of Discrete Math

4

WR 227Technical Writing

3

Total Credit Hours:51

 

Total Credit Hours: 94