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   (English Composition General Education Requirement)	3 credit hours
CTP 115 - Introductory Object-Oriented Program Analysis and Design  (Technology Requirement)	3 credit hours
MAT 135 - Statistics  (Mathematics General Education Requirement)	3 credit hours
Arts and Humanities General Education Requirement   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 General Education Requirement   Note: Two lab sciences required. 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   (English Composition General Education Requirement)	3 credit hours
CTP 150 - Computer Science 1	4 credit hours
CTP 160 - Python	3 credit hours
Arts and Humanities General Education Requirement   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 General Education Requirement    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. Many Social and Behavioral Sciences courses also fulfill the Diversity Requirement.	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 General Education Requirement   Note: Two lab sciences required. 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 General Education Requirement	3 credit hours
Social and Behavioral Sciences General Education Requirement    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