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Computer Science - Computer Science Transfer (A.S.)

Title of Major: Computer Science Transfer - Computer Science, A.S.

Award: Associate of Science degree, A.S.

Total Credit Hours: 60

Code: AS.CPS.COMP-SCI

About the Computer Science Department

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 the Computer Science 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.

Additional Degree Requirements

A grade of C or better is required in each Computer Science Transfer course requirement.

Related Major

Students may wish to also review requirements for the similar major linked below.

Information Systems - Computer Science Transfer (A.S.)

Graduation Requirements

See Academic Regulations for college-wide Graduation Requirements .

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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
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. Information Systems students are encouraged to take ECO 211 .

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 with their transfer institutions 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 institutions for specific course requirements.

Program Requirements: 12 credits

Transfer institutions require a B or better in both CTP 150 and CTP 250 .

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

Area of Concentration Requirements: 11-15 credits

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
Electives: 0-4 credit hours

Computer Competency Requirement

General education requirement CTP 103 meets this requirement.

Diversity Requirement

All students in associate degree programs must satisfy the diversity requirement. In many cases, students may satisfy this requirement simultaneously as they satisfy a general education course requirement or with an elective.

Program Outcomes

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

Design, correctly implement and document solutions to computational problems
Analyze a problem, and identify and define the computing requirements appropriate to its solution.
Use current techniques, skills, and tools necessary for computing practice.
Apply mathematical foundations, algorithmic principles, and computer science theory in the modeling and design of software.
Demonstrate an understanding of the complete System Development Lifecycle from planning and problem analysis through implementation and documentation.
Design, implement, and evaluate a computer-based system, process, component, or program to meet desired needs.

This program aligns with all the college’s core competencies.

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