Computer Science (A.S)

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A.S. Degree: 62 Hours

This Associate of Science degree program prepares students to transfer to a four-year college or university to major in a computer science-related degree program. Students will be introduced to a variety of topics such as algorithm design, data structures, computer programming, and structured mathematics. Since requirements vary at each four-year college or university, students should check with their faculty advisor or the school to which they intend to transfer to ensure they are taking the appropriate courses.

Computer Science Program Requirements - 34 Credit Hours

CIS-120 Introduction to Computer Programming Credits: 3
CIS-130 Web Site Development I Credits: 3
CIS-131 Web Site Development II Credits: 3
CIS-150 C# Programming I Credits: 3 or CIS 170
CIS-151 C# Programming II Credits: 3 or CIS 171
CIS-200 Critical & Creative Thinking Credits: 3
CSC-210 Data Structures Credits: 4
CIS-250 Database and Query Credits: 3
CIS-260 Software Engineering Project Credits: 3
Related Elective: Credits: 3
Related Elective Credits: 3

General Education Requirements - 28 Credit Hours

COM-105 Public Speaking Credits: 3
ENG-101 Composition I Credits: 3
MTH-140 Analytic Geometry and Calculus I Credits: 5
MTH-141 Analytic Geometry and Calculus II Credits: 5
PHY-220 Physics Engrs & Scientists I Credits: 5
PLS-101 American Government and Politics Credits: 3 or HST 120
Science Elective Credits: 4

Note:

As required by Missouri law,all degree programs must include instruction in both the U.S. and the Missouri State Constitution. This can be satisfied by either PLS 101 or HST 120 .

Related Elective: May choose a course from the following areas: CIS 125 , CIS 139 , CIS 150 *, CIS 151 *, CIS 170 *, CIS 171 *, CIS 201 , CIS 220 , CIS 222 , CIS 230 , CIS 235 , CIS 239 , CIS 290 , CSC 140 , or MTH 130 or higher.

*If CIS 150 is a program selection, CIS 170 or CIS 171 can be taken as an elective. If CIS 170 is a program selection, CIS 150 or CIS 151 may be taken as an elective.

Science Electives: May choose one course from the following: BIO 100 , BIO 105 , BIO 160 , CHM 101 , CHM 160 , PHY 101 , PHY 105 , PHY 110 , PHY 115 , PHY 120 .