Computer Science, AS

The Computer Science Department in the School of Mathematics, Computer Science and Engineering conducts a program designed for students who are developing computer programming skills in preparation for transfer to a four-year college or university. Courses are intended to meet the needs of students at various levels of competence, from the novice to the expert. 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. This degree differs from the AS-T in Computer Science because it offers a more general program in computer science that prepares students for transfer to University of California campuses, private and out-of-state universities.

Program Student Learning Outcomes

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

Analyze a problem and identify and define the computing requirements appropriate to its solution.
Use current techniques, skills, and tools necessary for computing practice.
Design, implement, and evaluate a computer-based system, process, component, or program to meet desired needs.

Complete the following courses:

CS 1 INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER SYSTEMS 3 Units
or
CS 1H INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER SYSTEMS HONORS 3 Units
CS 10 INTRODUCTION TO PROGRAMMING USING PYTHON 3 Units
CS 37 C++ PROGRAMMING 3 Units
CS 38 JAVA PROGRAMMING 3 Units
CS 40A COMPUTER ORGANIZATION AND ASSEMBLY LANGUAGE I 3 Units
CS 41 DATA STRUCTURES 3 Units

Complete any two of the following courses:

CS 6A COMPUTER DISCRETE MATHEMATICS I 3 Units
CS 6B COMPUTER DISCRETE MATHEMATICS II 3 Units
CS 30 VISUAL BASIC PROGRAMMING 3 Units
CS 36 C PROGRAMMING 3 Units
CS 39 C# PROGRAMMING USING MICROSOFT.NET 3 Units
CS 40B COMPUTER ORGANIZATION AND ASSEMBLY LANGUAGE II 3 Units
CS 50 HTML/XHTML PROGRAMMING 3 Units

Total Units Required: 24

To earn the associate degree:

See Earning an Associate Degree for associate degree graduation requirements.

To transfer:

Courses required for the associate degree major at IVC may not be the same as those required for the major at a four-year school. If you plan to transfer, consult a counselor to identify the courses needed for the major at your transfer school and to develop a plan that will best meet your goals. View more information about transferring at Transfer to a Four-Year Institution .

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