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Computer Science - A.A. Degree (Transfer)

APPLICATION CODE 33

For curriculum information, contact the Division of Health, Science, and Technology—Room SET-430.

The growing emphasis on technology has increased the demand for programmers in a diverse range of application and systems development environments. This curriculum prepares students for programming in environments such as engineering, scientific employment, government, and education. The computer science program emphasizes algorithm/modular design, structured programming techniques, program debugging and structured walkthrough skills, and group interaction. This curriculum has been designed to fit with similar programs at Towson University and the University of Maryland Baltimore County (UMBC).

Suggested Semester 1

Course NumberTitleCredits
ENGL 121College Composition

3
CMSY 156Introduction to Python

3
MATH 181Calculus I

4
Gen Ed Core Arts & Humanities - Critical & Creative Thinking Core

3

Students need to choose a transfer institution first in order to determine the programming languages and science core path.

Suggested Semester 2

Course NumberTitleCredits
CMSY 141Computer Science I

4
OR
CMSY 166Java I

4
MATH 182Calculus II

4
COMM 101Introduction to Human Communication

3
OR
COMM 105Fundamentals of Public Speaking

3
OR
COMM 110Interpersonal Communication

3
Gen Ed Core Social & Behavioral Sciences - Critical & Creative Thinking Core

3

Suggested Semester 3

Course NumberTitleCredits
CMSY 167Java II

4
OR
CMSY 171Computer Science II

4
CMSY 110Computer Concepts, Applications, and Ethical Considerations

3
MATH 220Discrete Structures

3

Science Core - Select one of the following:

Course NumberTitleCredits
BIOL 141/141LFoundations of Biology I: Cells, Energy, and Organisms

4
CHEM 101/101LGeneral Inorganic Chemistry I

4
PHYS 110/110LGeneral Physics I (Calculus)

4

Select from the following:

Course NumberTitleCredits
CMSY 172Introduction to Programming with JavaScript

3
AND
Elective General Elective

1
OR
CMSY 219Operating Systems

3
AND
Elective General Elective

1
OR
Gen Ed Core Biological & Physical Sciences - Scientific Reasoning Core w/ Lab

4

Students who intend to transfer to UMBC should complete a total of three Science Core courses, and therefore should choose a Science Core course here.

For the third Science Core course (if chosen), select a different science discipline.

Suggested Semester 4

Course NumberTitleCredits
CMSY 265Data Structures and Algorithm Analysis

4
MATH 250Linear Algebra

4
Gen Ed Core Social & Behavioral Sciences - Global Competency Core

3

Science Core - Select one of the following:

Course NumberTitleCredits
BIOL 142/142LFoundations of Biology II: Ecology and Evolution

4
CHEM 102/102LGeneral Inorganic Chemistry II

4
PHYS 111/111LGeneral Physics II (Calculus)

4

Total Credit Hours: 60

A graduate should be able to

  1. Utilize software, tools, and current programming languages to create application business solutions.
  2. Demonstrate competence in programming, analysis and design principles, data structures, testing, and debugging techniques.
  3. Apply higher math and scientific reasoning to solve scientific application problems.
  4. Demonstrate knowledge of computer environment to support the use of programming languages for business solutions.
  5. Identify, understand, evaluate, and apply ethical reasoning in business practices.