Student Pathway 2021−2022 Computer Science AS
Computer Science Associate in Science Degree
Upon completion of the program, students should be able to understand the social impact of computers on human society, carry out computer-related tasks with professional ethics, and write programs using both procedural and object-oriented programming languages.
Program Contact: William Kerney, Lawton Nichols | Program Counselor: Tasha Hutchings
Recommended Pathway
Semester 1:
| Course Number | Course Title | Units | Advising/Action Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| English 1A/1AH | Reading and Composition | 4 | CCC General Education – Area DI & Competence Requirement |
| Math 4A | Trigonometry | 4 | CCC General Education – Competence Requirement |
| Area B – CCC GE | Social and Behavioral Sciences | 3 | CCC General Education – Area B |
| Elective | See counselor | 3 | Recommend Computer Science 1 – provides preparation for Computer Science 40 |
| Semester Units: 14 | |||
- Explore transfer institutions and meet with Counselor to develop Student Educational Plan (SEP) & determine which GE pattern to follow
- Math placement will be based on previous math course completed; consult with a counselor
Semester 2:
| Course Number | Course Title | Units | Advising/Action Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science(CSCI) 40 | Computer Concepts and Methodology I | 4 | Major Core |
| Math 4B | Precalculus | 4 | CCC General Education |
| Communication 1 or 1H | Public Speaking | 3 | CCC General Education – Area G |
| Area C – CCC GE | Humanities | 3 | CCC General Education – Area G |
| Semester Units: 14 | |||
- Meet with Counselor to ensure you are on track and make any updates needed to your SEP
- Continuing with Math will prepare you for the CSU and UC system as a Computer Science major
- If Math 4A is already completed suggest taking CSCI 40 in place of Math 4A (semester 2: CSCI 41, semester 3: CSCI 26, semester 4: CSCI 45)
Semester 3:
| Course Number | Course Title | Units | Advising/Action Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Political Science 2/2H, or 110 | American Government | 3 | CCC General Education – Area F |
| CSCI 41 | Programming Concepts and Methodology II | 4 | Major Core |
| Math 5A | Math Analysis I | 5 | CCC General Education – Major Core |
| **Physics 2A | General Physics I | 4 | CCC General Education – Major Core |
| Semester Units: 16 | |||
**Student can choose to complete the Physics 2A/2B series or the Physics 4A/4B/4C; check with counselor to determine which Physics series to complete
Apply to Transfer schools
CSU: 10/1-11/30 | UC: 11/1-11/30 | Privates: Dates Vary
Semester 4:
| Course Number | Course Title | Units | Advising/Action Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| PE course | PE | 1 | CCC General Education – Area |
| CSCI 26 or CSCI 45 |
Discrete Mathematics for Computer Science or Computer Organization and Assembly Language Programming |
4 | Major core option; see counselor |
| Elective | See counselor | 3 | Consider a CSU/UC GE course or IS 50A or IS 50B |
| Math 5B | Math Analysis II | 4 | CCC General Education – Major core |
| **Physics 2B | General Physics II | 4 | CCC General Education – Major Core |
| Semester Units: 16 | |||
**Student can choose to complete the Physics 2A/2B series or the Physics 4A/4B/4C; check with counselor to determine which Physics series to complete
Must take one course from the following: CSCI 26, CSCI 40, Engr 40, Math 11 or Stats 7, and Physics 4A
- Apply for degree and Certificate: January - February
- Check student portals for transfer schools that you've applied to regularly - Don't miss any important deadlines!
Things to Think About
- Meet with Computer Science Instructors during office hours to discuss potential projects and research opportunities
- Consider taking IS 50A and IS 50B
- Research transfer institutions requirements www.assist.org
- Utilize tutorial services
- Join the ACM (Computer Science Club) – Advisor Bill Kerney
***If Math 4A is ready, consider the following CSCI courses each semester:
- Semester 1: CSCI 40
- Semester 2: CSCI 41
- Semester 3: CSCI 26
- Semester 4: CSCI 45
