Computer Science and Technologies Degree, Computer Science Area of Concentration
If you want to transfer to a four-year degree program in computer science or acquire skills in computer software development for scientific and technical applications, this computer science degree track may be for you. The courses in the program provide an academic core of the theoretical concepts of computer science combined with the fundamentals of structured design and development techniques for computer programming.
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Program Outcomes
Upon completion of this program a student will be able to:
- 运用逻辑技巧和数学概念分析、设计和实现计算机算法和程序。
- Demonstrate proficiency in a high level programming language.
- 熟练掌握当前的设计技术，如面向对象设计。
Program Advising
Meet with your academic advisor regularly to discuss your academic plans and make sure you are on track to graduate and/or transfer. The program advising guide outlines the degree requirements and is meant to supplement the advising process.
Transfer Opportunities
This track will prepare students to transfer to a four-year university with a major in computer science. Not all courses will transfer to all institutions; consult an advisor or the transfer institution before selecting elective courses.See transfer information by major.
Careers
For some positions listed, a bachelor's degree or higher may be required. Use theCareer and Program Explorer查看此职业领域的完整报告。查看下面图表的链接以获得进一步的指导和/或联系项目顾问来讨论职业目标。
Career possibilities include computer science teacher, computer systems engineer/architect, computer/information research scientist, web administrator, mobile developer, and game programmer. Some may require a bachelor's degree.
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Curriculum
A suggested course sequence for students follows.
- All students should review the advising guide andconsult an advisor.
- Find out about related programs and course in theFields of Studysection.
- Most courses have either assessment levels that must be met or prerequisites (courses that must be taken first). Part-time students and those who need to meet assessment levels or take prerequisite courses will take longer to complete a degree. An advisor will help make sure you are taking your courses in the right order.
- All degree-seeking students must take a central group ofGeneral Educationcourses in English, mathematics, arts, behavioral and social sciences, humanities, and science. These courses are included in the suggested course sequence below.
Suggested Course Sequence
All students should review theProgram Advising Guideandconsult an advisor.
First Semester
- ENGL 101 - Introduction to College Writing3 semester hours
- MATH 181 - Calculus I4 semester hours(MATF)
- CMSC 140 - Introduction to Programming3 semester hours
- Arts Distribution3 semester hours (ARTD)
- Behavioral and Social Sciences Distribution3 semester hours (BSSD) **
Second Semester
- English Foundation3 semester hours (ENGF)
- CMSC 203 - Computer Science I4 semester hours
- MATH 182 - Calculus II4 semester hours
- ArtorHumanities Distribution(ARTD or HUMD)or Health Course(HLTH)3 semester hours (GEIR)† †
Third Semester
- CMSC 204 - Computer Science II4 semester hours
- Humanities Distribution3 semester hours (HUMD)
- Natural Sciences Distribution with Lab4 semester hours (NSLD)
- Program Elective3 semester hours†
Fourth Semester
- COMM 108 - Foundations of Human Communication3 semester hours(GEIR)
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- COMM 112 - Business and Professional Speech Communication3 semester hours(GEIR)
- CMSC 207 - Introduction to Discrete Structures4 semester hours
- Behavioral and Social Sciences Distribution3 semester hours (BSSD)**
- Natural Sciences Distribution3 semester hours (NSND)
- Program Elective3 semester hours†
*ENGL 101/ENGL 101A, if needed forENGL 102/ENGL 103, or elective. Please consult an advisor or transfer institution for assistance with course selection.
** Behavioral and Social Science Distribution (BSSD) courses must come from different disciplines.
† Program elective courses are any CMSC or DATA course, 200 level World language course,MATH 117,MATH 165,MATH 280,MATH 282,MATH 284. See department advisor for elective or equivalent course substitution if appropriate. Not all CMSC courses transfer to all institutions. Please consult an advisor or the transfer institution before selecting program elective courses.
†† Please consult an advisor or the transfer institution before selecting General Education institutional requirements (GEIR).
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