MCCCD Program Description

Associate in Science, Emphasis in Computer Science

Major: 8601
Effective Term: 2023 Fall
Award Type: AS

CIP Code: 11.0701

Program Availability: CG EM GC GW MC PC PV RS SC SM
Instructional Council: Computer Science
Total Credits: 60-64
GPA: 2.00

SOC Code: Upon completion of this degree, students may pursue a career as:
15-1232.00 Computer User Support Specialists

Upon completion of a bachelor`s degree, students may pursue a career as:
15-1211.00 Computer Systems Analysts
15-1212.00 Information Security Analysts
15-1251.00 Computer Programmers
15-1132.00 Software Developers, Applications
15-1133.00 Software Developers, Systems Software
15-1242.00 Database Administrators
15-1244.00 Network and Computer Systems Administrators
15-1241.00 Computer Network Architects

Description: The Associate in Science (AS), Emphasis in Computer Science degree provides the first two years of a four-year curriculum for students who wish to specialize in computer science. With an associate degree, students may seek employment as a computer user support specialist. With a bachelor degree, students may pursue employment opportunities in several careers, including computer network architects, computer programmers, computer systems analysts, database administrators, information security analysts, network and computer systems administrators, and/or software developers in a number of sectors including arts, sciences, manufacturing, engineering, medicine, energy, and security.

Program Learning Outcomes
1. Write programs in a variety of programming languages and computing environments. (CSC110++, CSC/EEE120, CSC205++, CSC/EEE230, CSC240++, ECE102) 2. Apply knowledge of computing and mathematics to model situations in a variety of disciplines. (CSC110++, CSC/EEE120, CSC205++, CSC/EEE230, CSC240++, ECE102) 3. Analyze a problem, and identify and define the computing requirements appropriate to its solution. (CSC110++, CSC/EEE120, CSC205++, CSC/EEE230, CSC240++, ECE102, ECE103, ECE103EP, CRE101) 4. Design, implement, and evaluate a software solution to meet required specifications. (CSC110++, CSC/EEE120, CSC205++, CSC/EEE230, CSC240++, ECE102, CRE101) 5. Apply mathematical foundations, algorithmic principles, and computer science theory in the modeling and design of software, and demonstrate an understanding of tradeoffs involved in design choices. (CSC110++, CSC/EEE120, CSC205++, CSC/EEE230, CSC240++, ECE102, ECE103, ECE103EP) 6. Demonstrate creativity, adaptability, and flexibility in solving problems. (CSC110++, CSC/EEE120, CSC205++, CSC/EEE230, CSC240++, ECE102, ECE103, ECE103EP, MAT206, MAT227, MAT230, MAT231, (COM), [FYC], [SQ]) 7. Apply design and development principles in the construction of software systems of varying complexity. (CSC110++, CSC/EEE120, CSC205++, CSC/EEE230, CSC240++, ECE102) 8. Demonstrate ethical reasoning and professional conduct in computing disciplines. (CSC110++, CSC/EEE120, CSC205++, CSC/EEE230, CSC240++, ECE102, ECE103, ECE103EP, (COM), [FYC]) 9. Collaborate with people from diverse backgrounds to accomplish a common goal. (CSC110++, CSC/EEE120, CSC205++, CSC/EEE230, CSC240++, ECE102, ECE103, ECE103EP, CRE101, (COM), [FYC], [SQ]) 10. Effectively communicate with a variety of audiences orally, visually, and in writing. (CSC110++, CSC/EEE120, CSC205++, CSC/EEE230, CSC240++, ECE102, ECE103, ECE103EP, CRE101, (COM), [FYC], [SQ]) 11. Demonstrate the ability to learn and adapt in a constantly evolving technical environment. (CSC110++, CSC/EEE120, CSC205++, CSC/EEE230, CSC240++)

Program Notes
Students must earn a grade of C or better in all courses within the program.

Program Prerequisites
None

Program Prerequisites
	Credits:

Required Courses
+ CSC110 Introduction to Computer Science (Java) (3) OR + CSC110AA Introduction to Computer Science (Java) (3) OR + CSC110AB Introduction to Computer Science (Java) (4) 3-4 Students intending to transfer to NAU should take CSC110AB. + CSC/EEE120 Digital Design Fundamentals 4 + CSC205 Object Oriented Programming and Data Structures (3) OR + CSC205AA Object Oriented Programming and Data Structures (3) OR + CSC205AB Object Oriented Programming and Data Structures (4) OR + CSC205AC Object Oriented Programming and Data Structures (4) OR + CSC205AD Object Oriented Programming and Data Structures (4) 3-4 Students intending to transfer to NAU should take CSC205AB, CSC205AC, or CSC205AD. + CSC/EEE230 Computer Organization and Assembly Language 4 FYE101 Introduction to College, Career and Personal Success (1) OR FYE103 Exploration of College, Career and Personal Success (3) 1-3 + MAT227 Discrete Mathematical Structures 3 + MAT230 Calculus with Analytic Geometry II (5) OR + MAT231 Calculus with Analytic Geometry II (4) 4-5			Credits: 21-24

Restricted Electives
Complete requirements in the transfer option that best aligns with your academic and professional goals. If your intended transfer institution is not listed, then select a combination of courses from the transfer options listed in order to meet the minimum credits required in the Restricted Electives section. Consult with an academic, faculty, or program advisor to prevent exceeding your university transfer program`s maximum transferable credits (typically 64). Transfer Plan 1: Arizona State University (Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering), Computer Science, Bachelor of Science (any emphasis) Credits: 15-17 + CSC240 Introduction to Different Programming Languages (3) OR + CSC240AA Introduction to Different Programming Languages (4) 3-4 + ECE102 Engineering Analysis Tools and Techniques 2 + ECE103 Engineering Problem Solving and Design (2) OR + ECE103EP Engineering Problem Solving and Design (with EPICS projects) (2) 2 + MAT240 Calculus with Analytic Geometry III (5) OR + MAT241 Calculus with Analytic Geometry III (4) 4-5 Any course in the Natural Science - Quantitative [SQ] area 4 Note: Course selected must be from a different subject area than is used to satisfy the Natural Sciences requirement of the AGEC-S. Three (3) total [SQ] lab science courses are required for this transfer plan. Two (2) [SQ] courses must be from the same subject area and one (1) [SQ] course must be from a different subject area. BIO182, BIO182XT, (GLG102 AND GLG104), and GLG102IN are Natural Science - General [SG] and do not satisfy the requirement of Natural Science - Quantitative [SQ]. Transfer Plan 2: Northern Arizona University, Computer Science, Bachelor of Science in Computer Science Credits: 3 + MAT206 Elements of Statistics 3 Transfer Plan 3: University of Arizona, Computer Science, Bachelor of Science Foreign Language Credits: 0-10 Complete a language course at the elementary level (102 or equivalent), including American Sign Language II with a C or better OR demonstrate proficiency through this level as indicated by assessment. ARB+++ any ARB/Arabic course(s) ASL+++ Any ASL American Sign Language course(s) CHI+++ any CHI/Chinese course(s) FRE+++ any FRE/French course(s) GER+++ any GER/German course(s) ITA+++ any ITA/Italian course(s) JPN+++ any JPN/Japanese course(s) SPA+++ any SPA/Spanish course(s)			Credits: 0-17

Arizona General Education Curriculum (AGEC)
AGEC-S			Credits: 30-40
A single course with an [HU], [SB], or [L] designation may also be used to satisfy the Oral Communication, Critical Reading, or Awareness Area ([C], [G] and/or [H]) requirement(s). A single course with both the [HU] and [L] designations may be used to satisfy both of these areas. A single course with both the [SB] and [L] designations may be used to satisfy both of these areas. See the AGEC matrix on aztransfer.com for course designations.


First-Year Composition [FYC]			Credits: 6
+ ENG101 First-Year Composition (3) OR + ENG107 First-Year Composition for ESL (3) AND + ENG102 First-Year Composition (3) OR + ENG108 First-Year Composition for ESL (3) 6

Literacy and Critical Inquiry [L]			Credits: 0-3
Any approved general education course in the Literacy and Critical Inquiry [L] area. Recommend selecting a course that satisfies ([L] and [SB]) or ([L] and [HU]) or ([L] and COM) or ([L] and CRE101) requirements simultaneously.

Mathematics [MA]			Credits: 4-5
+ MAT220 Calculus with Analytic Geometry I (5) OR + MAT221 Calculus with Analytic Geometry I (4) 4-5

Humanities, Arts and Design [HU]			Credits: 6
Any approved general education course in the Humanities, Arts and Design [HU] area.

Social-Behavioral Sciences [SB]			Credits: 6
Any approved general education courses in the Social-Behavioral Sciences [SB] area.

Natural Sciences [SG]/[SQ]			Credits: 8
Students must complete eight (8-10) credits of General Chemistry, University Physics or General Biology for Majors, or Geology. ASU transfer plans require completion of the CHM or PHY subject area. NAU transfer plans require completion of the CHM, PHY, or BIO subject area. CHM150 General Chemistry I (4) OR CHM151 General Chemistry I (3) AND CHM151LL General Chemistry I Laboratory (1) OR CHM150AA General Chemistry I (5) OR CHM151AA General Chemistry I (4) AND CHM152 General Chemistry II (3) AND CHM152LL General Chemistry II Laboratory (1) OR CHM152AA General Chemistry II (4) 8-9 OR PHY115 University Physics I (5) AND PHY116 University Physics II (5) OR PHY121 University Physics I: Mechanics (4) AND PHY131 University Physics II: Electricity and Magnetism (4) 8-10 OR BIO181 General Biology (Majors) I (4) OR BIO181XT General Biology (Majors) I (4) AND BIO182 General Biology (Majors) II (4) OR BIO182XT General Biology (Majors) II (4) 8 OR GLG101 Introduction to Geology I - Physical Lecture (3) AND GLG103 Introduction to Geology I - Physical Lab (1) OR GLG101IN Introduction to Geology I - Physical (4) AND GLG102 Introduction to Geology II - Historical Lecture (3) AND GLG104 Introduction to Geology II - Historial Lab (1) OR GLG102IN Introduction to Geology II - Historical (4) 8

Awareness Areas			Credits: 0-6
These requirements may be shared with other AGEC requirements. See the AGEC matrix on aztransfer.com for course designations.

MCCCD Additional Requirements

Oral Communication (COM)			Credits: 0-3
COM100 Introduction to Human Communication (3) OR COM110 Interpersonal Communication (3) OR + COM225 Public Speaking (3) OR COM230 Small Group Communication (3) 0-3

General Electives
			Credits:
Select additional courses 100-level or higher to complete a minimum of 60 semester credits but no more than a total of 64 semester credits. Consult with a faculty advisor, program director, and/or academic advisor to identify coursework that best aligns with academic and professional goals. Recommended for students intending to transfer to NAU to choose from the following list of courses. Each of these courses will partially fulfill the Mathematics or Natural Sciences elective requirements or the Technical electives requirement at NAU: + MAT240 Calculus with Analytic Geometry III (5) OR + MAT241 Calculus with Analytic Geometry III (4) 4-5 + MAT276 Modern Differential Equations (4) OR + MAT277 Modern Differential Equations (3) 3-4 + BIO201++ Human Anatomy and Physiology I 4 + BIO202 Human Anatomy and Physiology II 4 + BIO205 Microbiology 4 + CHM230 Fundamental Organic Chemistry (3) AND + CHM230LL Fundamental Organic Chemistry Laboratory (1) 4 + CHM235 General Organic Chemistry I (3) AND + CHM235LL General Organic Chemistry I Laboratory (1) 4 + CHM236 General Organic Chemistry IIA (3) AND + CHM236LL General Organic Chemistry IIA Laboratory (1) 4 Recommended for students intending to transfer to ASU to select 4 to 5 credits from the following courses (except those courses used to fulfill the Natural Sciences requirements of the AGEC-S): + BIO181 General Biology (Majors) I 4 + CHM150 General Chemistry I (4) AND + CHM151LL General Chemistry I Laboratory (1) 5 + CHM150AA General Chemistry I 5 + CHM151 General Chemistry I (3) AND + CHM151LL General Chemistry I Laboratory (1) 4 + CHM151AA General Chemistry I 4 + CHM152 General Chemistry II (3) AND + CHM152LL General Chemistry II Laboratory (1) 4 + CHM152AA General Chemistry II 4 GLG101 Introduction to Geology I - Physical Lecture (3) AND GLG103 Introduction to Geology I - Physical Lab (1) 4 + PHY115 University Physics I 5 + PHY116 University Physics II 5 + PHY121 University Physics I: Mechanics 4 + PHY131 University Physics II: Electricity and Magnetism 4

+ indicates course has prerequisites and/or corequisites.
++ indicates that any suffixed course may be selected.

MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: June 27, 2023

All information published is subject to change without notice. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of information presented, but based on the dynamic nature of the curricular process, course and program information is subject to change in order to reflect the most current information available.

Computer/Statistics/Quantitative Applications [CS]			Credits:

Subject Options			Credits: 0
Met by (CSC110, CSC110AA, or CSC110AB) AND (CSC205, CSC205AA, CSC205AB, CSC205AC, or CSC205AD) in Required Courses.

Cultural Diversity in the US [C]			Credits: 0-3
Any approved general education course in the Cultural Diversity in the U.S. [C] area. 0-3

Historical/Global Awareness [H]/[G]			Credits: 0-3
Any approved general education course in the Historical [H] or Global awareness [G] area. 0-3

MCCCD Additional Requirements			Credits: 0-6
Some courses in this area have [SB] and [L] designations and may also be applied to the corresponding AGEC requirements. See the AGEC matrix on aztransfer.com for course designations

Critical Reading (CRE)			Credits: 0-3
+ CRE101 College Critical Reading and Critical Thinking (3) OR Equivalent as indicated by assessment (0) 0-3