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2022-2023 Arapahoe Community College Catalog 
    
2022-2023 Arapahoe Community College Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Computer Science Transfer Major, AS: CSU - Academic Plan


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The program provides a computer science foundation in the mathematical and scientific principles underlying computing and information technology, along with hands-on instruction in developing effective design and analysis skills related to computing systems. Career paths for Computer Science include software developer, systems administrator, systems analyst, and applications developer. A full-time student can complete this Associate of Science (AS) degree in two years. This degree prepares students to transfer to a four-year university to complete the second half of a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Computer Science. To be successful, a student should have strong math, computer and keyboarding skills, and be detail-oriented.
 

Course Availability


Total Credits = 60

Required Courses - General Education Courses Credits Pre or Co Reqs Required Course Available Fall? Course Available Spring? Course Available Summer?
Arts/Humanities GT-AH1-AH4 3 No Yes Yes Yes
Arts/Humanities GT-AH1-AH4 3 No Yes Yes Yes
ENG 1021  - English Composition I: GT-CO1* 3 Yes Yes Yes Yes
ENG 1022  - English Composition II: GT-CO2 3 Yes Yes Yes Yes
History GT-HI1 3 No Yes Yes Yes
MAT 2410  - Calculus I: GT-MA1 5 Yes Yes Yes Yes
Natural/Physical Science GT-SC1 4 No Yes Yes Yes
Natural/Physical Science GT-SC2 3 No Yes Yes Yes
Social/Behavioral Science GT-SS1-SS3 3 No Yes Yes Yes
Social/Behavioral Science GT-SS1-SS3 3 No Yes Yes Yes

 

Required Courses - Additional Required Courses Credits Pre or Co Reqs Required Course Available Fall? Course Available Spring? Course Available Summer?
CSC 1060  - Computer Science I** 4 Yes Yes Yes Yes
CSC 1061  - Computer Science II** 4 Yes Yes Yes No
CSC 2025  - Computer Architecture/Assembly Language Programming 4 Yes Yes No No

 

Required Courses - Elective Courses Credits Pre or Co Reqs Required Course Available Fall? Course Available Spring? Course Available Summer?
CSC 1019  - Introduction to Programming 3 No Yes Yes Yes
CSC 2065  - Discrete Structures or MAT 2520 - Discrete Mathematics  4 Yes No Yes No
CSC 2034  - C++ Programming (platform) 4 No Yes Yes Yes
MAT 2420  - Calculus II: GT-MA1 5 Yes Yes Yes Yes

Recommended Course Sequence (Full-Time Track)


Natural / Physical Science GT-SC2


Natural / Physical Science GT-SC1


Year 2: Spring


Recommended Course Sequence (Part-Time Track)


Natural / Physical Science GT-SC2


Natural / Physical Science GT-SC1


Year 3: Spring


Year 3: Summer


Notes


  • **CSC 1060  and CSC 1061  must be taught in a specific programming language (i.e., Java or C++) to be accepted for transfer by the receiving institution. Please consult with an academic advisor when registering for these courses. CSC 1060  has a prerequisite of CSC 1019  or equivalent.
  • All courses required for this degree must be completed with a “C” or better to be considered for transfer to another Colorado institution. Transferability of courses to colleges or universities outside of Colorado is determined by the receiving institution.
  • In order to meet program requirements, students registered for ENG 1021  or ENG 1031  must also register for ENG 0094  unless they can demonstrate otherwise meeting the ENG 0094  standard through assessment testing, prior college coursework, or recent High School coursework. See an Advisor for details.
  • Please refer to the Statewide Transfer Articulation Agreement for Computer Science on the CDHE website (https://highered.colorado.gov/transfer-degrees) for specific information on the required courses and elective credits accepted by each of the four-year institutions.
  • Recommended courses are listed below for certain electives; consult with the Academic Advising Office (advising@arapahoe.edu or 303.797.5664) or the Sociology Department for additional recommendations.

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