Nov 30, 2023

2016-2017 Catalog

2016-2017 Catalog [PAST CATALOG]

Computer Science Transfer, A.S.

Award: Associate of Science degree, A.S. (code AS.CPS.SCI)

Total Credit Hours: 60 credit hours.

Purpose: This transfer program provides a solid computer science and mathematics foundation for those students transferring to four-year colleges and universities to pursue a bachelor’s degree in computer science. Students who have already selected a transfer college/university should consult with their Department Chair to plan their program and to keep abreast of program changes and updates to the articulation agreements between Anne Arundel Community College and the transfer institutions.

Range of Occupations

Graduates in this field will find positions available in industry, education and government. Occupations can be explored further through the virtual Careers Center.

Options

Computer Science Transfer, A.S.  (code AS.CPS.SCI)
Computer Science Transfer, Computer Information Systems Option, A.S.  (code AS.CPS.CIS)
Computer Science Transfer, Management Information Systems Option, A.S.  (code AS.CPS.MIS)
Computer Science Transfer, Game and Simulation Programming Option, A.S.  (code AS.CPS.GAME)

Plannning Tool: Two-Year Sequence of Courses

AACC faculty developed the following sequences of courses to encourage greater success in each student’s program of study. These sequences incorporate all of the student’s requirements for this degree and provide the student with essential notes to guide their success. It is recommended that students view and save this as they plan courses for this degree.

Click Here to View, Save, or Print a PDF Copy of the Planning Tool: Two-Year Sequence of Courses for this degree

General Education Requirements: 33-37 credits

An approved list of general education courses can be found in the General Education Requirements and degree program required courses section of the catalog. Choose general education courses from the following topics:

English: 3-6 credits*

ENG 111 - Composition and Introduction to Literature 1 3 credit hours AND
ENG 112 - Composition and Introduction to Literature 2 3 credit hours
OR
ENG 115 - Composition and Introduction to Literature 1 for Non-Native Speakers 3 credit hours AND
ENG 116 - Composition and Introduction to Literature 2 for Non-Native Speakers 3 credit hours
OR
ENG 121 - Composition and Literature 3 credit hours and 3 credits* of electives
Successful completion of ENG 121 fully satisfies the college English composition general education requirements.

Arts and Humanities: 6 credits

Two different disciplines required. See General Education Arts and Humanities Requirements for a list of approved courses.

Biological and Physical Sciences: 8 credits

Two lab sciences required. See General Education Biological and Physical Sciences Requirements for a list of approved courses. Students should check their transfer institution for specific course requirements.

Social and Behavioral Sciences: 6 credits

Two different disciplines required. See General Education Social and Behavioral Sciences Requirements for a list of approved courses. Students should check their transfer institution for specific course requirements.

Program Requirements: 23-26 credits

CTP 115 - Introductory Object-Oriented Program Analysis and Design 4 credit hours
CTP 150 - Computer Science 1 4 credit hours
CTP 250 - Computer Science 2 4 credit hours
MAT 192 - Calculus and Analytic Geometry 2 4 credit hours
MAT 202 - Linear Algebra 4 credit hours
MAT 250 - Introduction to Discrete Structures 3 credit hours
Elective* 0-3 credit hours
*Students completing ENG 121 must take an additional 3 credits to meet the 60 credit degree requirement for graduation.
Recommend Computer Science Electives: CTP 130 , CTP 230 , CTP 232 , CTP 255
Recommend Game and Simulation Programming Electives: CTP 118 ,CTP 120 , CTP 233 , CTP 255 , CTS 105

Additional Requirements

Computer Competency Requirement

General education requirement CTA 103 meets this requirement.

Diversity Requirement

Students may satisfy the diversity requirement simultaneously as they satisfy general education requirements for arts and humanities, social and behavioral sciences and biological and physical sciences.

Fast Track Option

This program has a Fast Track Option for those holding a college degree.

Related Educational Opportunities

Continuing Education and Workforce Development Offerings

Additional courses, credentials and/or certifications may be available through the AACC School of Continuing Education and Workforce Development.

Transfer Agreements

Agreements may exist for this program of study. To access agreements, go to www.aacc.edu/transfer and then click on “Articulations.”

Program Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:

Develop analytical and problem solving skills.
Develop research skills.
Appropriately use the English language through writing, speaking and presentation skills in professional and business environment.
Demonstrate an understanding of role of technology in business and professional environments.
Show respect for the diverse needs of others.
Develop an understanding of positive health behaviors and physical fitness.
Demonstrate awareness of the basic legal rights of software and hardware vendors and users, and the ethical values that are the basis for those rights.
Select algorithms appropriate to particular purposes and to apply them.
Demonstrate an understanding of the range of algorithms that address an important set of well-defined problems, recognizing their strengths and weaknesses, and their suitability in particular contexts.
Demonstrate fluency in at least one programming language.
Use fundamental data structures.
Develop algorithms and their application to problem-solving.
Demonstrate mastery of fundamental programming constructs.
Develop an understanding of the different styles of programming promoted by different languages and the design tradeoffs between the different programming paradigms.
Use and implement recursion as a problem solving technique.
Employ Software Engineering techniques for effective and efficient building of software systems that satisfy the requirements of users and customers.
Demonstrate understanding of computer architecture and the computer system’s functional components, their characteristics, their performance, and their interactions.
Demonstrate mastery of discrete structures and their application to computing.
Develop an understanding of the scientific method.

This program aligns with all the college’s core competencies. For a full list of Core Competencies, click here.