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    Irvine Valley College
   
    Nov 12, 2024  
2023-2024 Catalog: September 2023 Edition 
    
2023-2024 Catalog: September 2023 Edition [ARCHIVED]

Computer Science


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Dean: Lianna Zhao, MD
Academic Chair: Chan Loke
Faculty: Chan Loke; Michael Salviani

General Information

The Computer Science Department in the School of Mathematics and Computer Science conducts a program designed for students who are developing computer programming skills in preparation for transfer to a four-year college or university. The department acquaints students with the presently available methods of computer science that are useful in solving problems of science, industry, and government; prepares students for the additional formal education and self-education required in this ever-developing field; and fosters students’ abilities to solve computer science problems.

The Computer Science Department offers two degrees, Computer Science, AS and Computer Science for Transfer, AS-T. The Computer Science, AS degree offers a more general program in computer science including a variety of programming languages and theory that prepares students for transfer to University of California campuses, private and out-of-state universities. The Computer Science for Transfer, AS-T degree prepares students for transfer to the Cal State campuses. 

Potential Careers

Examples of careers in computer science include the following:

  • Database Applications Developer *

  • Programmer

  • Software Engineer *

  • Systems Analyst *

  • Web Developer

* May require further education

Programs

    Associate in ScienceAssociate in Science for Transfer

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