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2024-2025 Catalog

Planner for Computer Science Transfer - Data Science (A.S.)


Official Title of Major: Computer Science Transfer - Data Science (A.S.)

Award: Associate of Science degree, A.S.

Code: AS.CPS.COMP-DATA

Total Credit Hours: 60

About the Department of Computer Science and Software Development

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 (Fall)

Course Name Credits Term Taken Grade
ENG 101 - Academic Writing and Research 1  OR ENG 101A - Academic Writing and Research 1  
3 credit hours    
Technology Requirement
CTP 115 - Introductory Object-Oriented Program Analysis and Design  
3 credit hours    
Mathematics GER
MAT 135 - Statistics  
3 credit hours    
Arts and Humanities GER  
Note: Students must take their two arts and humanities general education courses in two different disciplines. Students should check their transfer institutions for specific course requirements.
3 credit hours    
Biological and Physical Sciences GER  
Note: Students should check with their transfer institutions for specific course requirements.
4 credit hours    

Term 2 (Spring)

Course Name Credits Term Taken Grade
ENG 102 - Academic Writing and Research 2  
3 credit hours    
CTP 150 - Computer Science 1  
4 credit hours    
CTP 160 - Python  
3 credit hours    
Arts and Humanities GER  
Note: Students must take their two arts and humanities general education courses in two different disciplines. Students should check their transfer institutions for specific course requirements.
3 credit hours    
Social and Behavioral Sciences GER  
Note: Students must take their two social and behavioral sciences general education courses in two different disciplines. Students should check their transfer institutions for specific course requirements.
3 credit hours    

Term 3 (Fall)

Course Name Credits Term Taken Grade
CTP 140 - Database Foundations, SQL/NoSQL   3 credit hours    
CTP 250 - Computer Science 2 
4 credit hours    
MAT 235 - Introduction to Data Science  OR CTP 210 - Statistical Programming Using R  
4 credit hours    
Biological and Physical Sciences GER  
Note: Students should check with their transfer institutions for specific course requirements.
4 credit hours    

Term 4 (Spring)

Course Name Credits Term Taken Grade
CTP 260 - Python for Data Science  
3 credit hours    
CTP 214 - Data Visualization and Data Wrangling  
3 credit hours    
Wellness Requirement   3 credit hours    
Social and Behavioral Sciences GER  
Note: Students must take their two social and behavioral sciences general education courses in two different disciplines. Students should check their transfer institutions for specific course requirements.
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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