Computer Science (A.S.)
Computer Science (A.S.) - This program leads to the Associate in Science (A.S.) degree and is designed for those who intend to transfer to a baccalaureate program oriented in the design of hardware and software of computer systems. The program stresses computer, mathematics, and science courses which are appropriate for transfer to a baccalaureate program.
Students who do not qualify for MAT 122 Calculus I and CSC 120 Computer Science I must seek advisement for MAT and CSC placement and should note that more than four semesters may be required to complete the degree program.
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Computer Science
A.S. Program
Hegis Code: 5101
Total Credits: 64
| First Semester | Credits |
|---|---|
| CSC 120 Computer Science I | 4 |
| ENG 100 Enhanced Composition I or ENG 101 Composition I or ENG 108 The Craft of Composition / Honors English I(1) |
3 |
| General Education Elective(2) | 3 |
| HED Health Elective | 3 |
| MAT 122 Calculus I | 4 |
| Social Science Elective(3) | 3 |
| Total Semester Credits | 17 |
| Second Semester | Credits |
| CSC 130 Computer Science II | 4 |
| ENG 102 Composition II or ENG 109 The Art of Analysis / Honors English II |
3 |
| General Education Elective(2) | 3 |
| MAT 123 Calculus II | 4 |
| MAT 241 Discrete Mathematical Structures | 3 |
| Total Semester Credits | 17 |
| Third Semester | Credits |
| CSC 217 C Programming Language | 3 |
| CSC 230 Data Structures | 3 |
| CSC/MAT Elective | 3 |
| Science 1(3) | 4 |
| General Education Elective(2) | 3 |
| Total Semester Credits | 16 |
| Fourth Semester | Credits |
| CSC 260 Computer Architecture and Organization | 4 |
| CSC/MAT Elective | 3 |
| General Education Elective(2) | 3 |
| Science 2(4) | 4 |
| Total Semester Credits | 14 |
- Depending on placement
- General Education Electives:
6 credits in NCC Humanities (attribute: HUM)
6 credits in NCC Social Science (attribute: SBS)
Across the courses, at least 6 of the 12 credits must be in SUNY GE courses and the below SUNY GE attributes must be met:
Diversity: Equity, Inclusion, and Social Justice (attribute: SDES) *If the HED elective in the first semester satisfies SDES then this is not required here
Any 3 of:
Humanities (attribute: SHUM)
The Arts (attribute: SART)
World Language (attribute: SWOL)
Social Sciences (attribute: SSBS)
US History / Civic Engagement (attribute: SUSC)
World History (attribute: SWS)
Students are required to satisfy both SUNY GE attributes, Critical Thinking and Reasoning (attribute: S---) and Information Literacy (attribute: S---), by choosing appropriate classes that also satisfy their degree requirements. - Choice of:
BIO 109 General Biology I,
CHE 151 General Chemistry I, or
PHY 151 Physics Science and Math I. - Choice of:
BIO 110 General Biology II,
CHE 152 General Chemistry II, or
PHY 152 Physics Science and Math II
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