Dec 03, 2024  
2024-2025 Catalog 
    
2024-2025 Catalog

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


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

Award: Associate of Science, A.S.

Total Credit Hours: 60

Code: AS.CPS.INFO-SYS

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.

Faculty Contact (https://webapps.aacc.edu/directory): Krysten Hall

Courses to improve skills and prepare for college-level classes may be needed. It is best to see an advisor as you plan your education.

Course/Advising Notes: ________________________________________________________________________

Term 1

Course Name Credits Term Taken Grade
ENG 101 - Academic Writing and Research 1  OR
ENG 101A - Academic Writing and Research 1  
3 credit hours    
Arts & Humanities GER   
Two different disciplines required.
3 credit hours    
Biological & Physical Sciences GER   
Two lab sciences required.
4 credit hours    
CTP 115 - Introductory Object-Oriented Program Analysis and Design   4 credit hours     

Term 2

Course Name Credits Term Taken Grade
BPA 201 - Financial Accounting   3 credit hours     
ENG 102 - Academic Writing and Research 2  
3 credit hours     
Biological & Physical Sciences GER  
Two lab sciences required.
4 credit hours    
CTP 150 - Computer Science 1 
Some transfer institutions will require a B or higher in this course.
4 credit hours     

Term 3

Course Name Credits Term Taken Grade
CTP 250 - Computer Science 2 
Some transfer institutions will require a B or higher in this course.
4 credit hours     
BPA 202 - Managerial Accounting  
3 credit hours     
Arts & Humanities GER  
Two different disciplines required.
3 credit hours    
MAT 230 - Elementary Calculus (For Business and Social Sciences)  
3 credit hours     
Social & Behavioral Sciences GER   
Two different disciplines required.
Recommend  ECO 211 - Principles of Economics 1  
3 credit hours    

Term 4

Course Name Credits Term Taken Grade
CTP 200 - Systems Analysis and Design  
4 credit hours     
Wellness Requirement 
 
3 credit hours    
Social & Behavioral Sciences GER   
Two different disciplines required.
Recommend ECO 211  if not taken in Term 3.
3 credit hours    
CTP 160 - Python  
3 credit hours     
Elective 
Contact the Computer Science Department Chair for recommended electives.
3 credit hours    

Transferring Credits


Four-year institutions may accept up to 60 transfer credits or more. Please work with an Academic and Transfer advisor to determine the maximum number of credits you may transfer. Your advisor will assist you in understanding the four-year institution’s transfer credit policies, active articulation agreements, and the opportunity to transfer credits that are not an AACC degree requirement. For more information, contact your AACC Academic and Transfer advisor and visit the Transfer Partners webpage.

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