Computer Science
The Associate of Arts in Computer Science degree will provide the foundational requirements to students who wish to transfer to a four-year institution and pursue a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science. It is designed to fulfill the Michigan Transfer Agreement (MTA) requirements while providing flexibility in preparing students for transfer. In addition to general education and mathematics, students will receive appropriate preparation in computer programming algorithms, data structures, fundamental syntax of an object -oriented language, data types, control structures, file I/O, classes, objects, methods, and arrays. Since transfer requirements vary widely, it is important to consult with an advisor if you plan to transfer to a college or university.
Program Outcomes
- Understand programming algorithms, data structures, fundamental syntax of an object-oriented language, data types, control structures, file I/O, classes, objects, methods and arrays.
- Understand mathematical logic, sets, relations, functions, combinatorial mathematics, recurrence relations, proof techniques, mathematical induction, graphs, digraphs, trees and algorithms.
- Creation of database designs using normalization of existing data as well as the development of data models.
- Interpret programs containing common data structures and algorithms.
Requirements
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| English Composition and Communications | 6.00 | |
| ENGLISH COMPOSITION I 1 | ||
| PUBLIC SPEAKING 1, 2 | ||
or ENG-122 | ENGLISH COMPOSITION II | |
| Humanities or Fine Arts | 6.00 | |
Complete two courses from two different prefixes from the Humanities or Fine Arts MTA Course listing: 4 | ||
| Mathematics | 12.00 | |
Complete two to three courses from the following: | ||
| COLLEGE ALGEBRA | ||
| CALCULUS I & ANALYTIC GEOMETRY | ||
| CALCULUS II & ANALYTIC GEOM | ||
| INTRO TO STATISTICS | ||
| Natural Sciences | 7.00 | |
| Complete two courses from two different prefixes from the Natural Science MTA Course listing– one must have a lab: 4 | ||
| Social Sciences | 6.00 | |
Complete two courses from two different prefixes from the Social Science MTA Course listing: 4 | ||
| Required Courses | 15.00 | |
| COMPUTER SCIENCE I 1 | ||
| COMPUTER SCIENCE II 1 | ||
| PROGRAMMING IN JAVA 1 | ||
| DATA STRUCTURES 1 | ||
| Elective Courses | 8.00 | |
Complete elective credit hours as needed to reach 60 total credits | ||
CIS-101 is recommended as an elective | ||
| Total Credits | 60.00 | |
- 1
Course has prerequisite(s).
- 2
COM-150 may be applied to Humanities or Fine Arts requirement if not being used to fulfill Communications requirement
- 3
PHIL-210 may be applied to Social Sciences requirement, if not being used to fulfill Humanities or Fine Arts requirement.
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Tuition is calculated on contact hours.
Notes: No courses under the 100 level will be accepted toward this degree.
A grade of 2.0 or higher is required for any courses in the general education (MTA) areas.
Current/Updated: 04/09/2020
Suggested Schedule
| Fall 1 | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| CIS ELECTIVE - CIS-101 SUGGESTED | 4.00 | |
| CIS-121 | COMPUTER SCIENCE I | 4.00 |
| ENG-121 | ENGLISH COMPOSITION I | 3.00 |
| MATHEMATICS - MTA | 4.00 | |
| Credits | 15.00 | |
| Winter 1 | ||
| CIS-122 | COMPUTER SCIENCE II | 4.00 |
| COM-150 or ENG-122 |
PUBLIC SPEAKING or ENGLISH COMPOSITION II |
3.00 |
| HUMANITIES - MTA | 3.00 | |
| MATHEMATICS - MTA | 4.00 | |
| Credits | 14.00 | |
| Fall 2 | ||
| CIS-221 | DATA STRUCTURES | 3.00 |
| ELECTIVES | 6.00 | |
| NATURAL SCIENCE - MTA | 4.00 | |
| SOCIAL SCIENCE - MTA | 3.00 | |
| Credits | 16.00 | |
| Winter 2 | ||
| CIS-132 | PROGRAMMING IN JAVA | 4.00 |
| ELECTIVES | 2.00 | |
| HUMANITIES - MTA | 3.00 | |
| NATURAL SCIENCE - MTA | 3.00 | |
| SOCIAL SCIENCE - MTA | 3.00 | |
| Credits | 15.00 | |
| Total Credits | 60.00 | |