Computer Science Engineering AA Pathway

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The computer science engineering AA pathway degree is for students who want to pursue a Bachelor's degree in computer and information engineering sciences. Technical careers may include planning and developing new computer systems, computer programming, software development, systems analyst and technical writing.

This curriculum is from the current college catalog and is meant to provide prospective students an example of courses taken in this degree/certificate. It is not intended to be used for graduation requirements. Students should consult an advisor for graduation information.

AA.COMP (65 credit hours)

This pathway is for students who want to pursue a four-year degree in computer and information engineering sciences. Careers are of a technical nature, including planning and developing new computer systems, computer programming, software development, systems analyst and technical writing.

YEAR I – First Semester

†CGS 1000 Introduction to Computers and Technology - 3 cr.
ENC 1101 English Composition I - 3 cr.
*†MAC 2311 Calculus and Analytic Geometry I - 5 cr.
†SLS 1106 First Year Experience Orientation - 3 cr.

YEAR I – Second Semester

**CHM 2045 General Chemistry I - 3 cr.
**CHM 2045L General Chemistry I Laboratory - 1 cr.
†ENC 1102 English Composition II - 3 cr.
*†MAC 2312 Calculus and Analytic Geometry II - 5 cr.

YEAR I – Third Semester

†AMH 2010 Early American History or †AMH 2020, Modern American History or †POS 2041, American Government - 3 cr.
†Behavioral Science General Education CORE - 3 cr.
*†COP 1000 Programming Logic - 3 cr.

YEAR II – First Semester

*†MAC 2313 Calculus and Analytic Geometry III - 5 cr.
*PHY 2048 Physics w/Calculus I - 4 cr.
*PHY 2048L Physics w/Calculus Laboratory I - 1 cr.
Behavioral Science/History/Economics General Education - 3 cr.

YEAR II – Second Semester

†Humanities General Education CORE - 3 cr.
**MAP 2302 Differential Equations - 3 cr.
*PHY 2049 Physics w/Calculus II - 4 cr.
*PHY 2049L Physics w/Calculus II Laboratory - 1 cr.

YEAR II – Third Semester

†IDS 2891 Connections - 1 cr.
†SPC 1608 Public Speaking - 3 cr.
Biological Science General Education - 3-4 cr.
†Humanities General Education - 3 cr.
**Elective - 3 cr.

**Select 3 credit hours from the following elective course options:

COP 1030 Introduction to Python Programming - 3 cr.
COP 1220 Programming in C - 3 cr.
COP 2800 Java Programming - 3 cr.
COP 2224 Programming in C++ - 3 cr.
COP 2360 Programming in C# - 3 cr.
COP 2805C Java Advanced - 3 cr.

Common Course Prerequisites recommended by the State for successful transfer to the university are marked by an asterisk (*).

†Courses symbolized by a dagger (†) are offered online in addition to the traditional delivery method. Online availability may vary by academic term.