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 |
| 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) | 3 |
| General Education Elective(2) | 3 |
| Science 1(4) | 4 |
| Total Semester Credits | 16 |
| Fourth Semester | Credits |
| CSC 260 Computer Architecture and Organization | 4 |
| CSC/MAT Elective(3) | 3 |
| General Education Elective(2) | 3 |
| Science 2(5) | 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: SCRT) and Information Literacy (attribute: SINF), by choosing appropriate classes that also satisfy their degree requirements. - Choose from:
CSC 240 Mobile Application Development,
MAT 131 Probability with Statistical Inference,
MAT 200 Foundations of Advanced Mathematics,
MAT 225 Multivariable Calculus,
MAT 226 Elementary Linear Algebra,
MAT 234 Elementary Differential Equations, or
MAT 235 Algebraic Structures (Requires MAT 225 prerequisite) - 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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