Computer Science Certificate

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Certificate of Achievement: 32 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 Certificate Requirements

CIS-120 Introduction to Computer Programming Credits: 3
CIS-130 Web Site Development I Credits: 3
CIS-150 C# Programming I Credits: 3 or CIS 170
COM-105 Public Speaking Credits: 3
ENG-101 Composition I Credits: 3
MTH-140 Analytic Geometry and Calculus I Credits: 5
PHY-220 Physics Engrs & Scientists I Credits: 5
Related Elective Credits: 3
Science Elective Credits: 4

Notes:

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 .