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Jun 29, 2024
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2020-2021 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Computer Science Associate of Science
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The curriculum in the Computer Science Associate Degree program is designed to provide the transfer student the opportunity to achieve an Associate degree. While a baccalaureate or higher degree is recommended for those considering a major in computer science, earning the associate degree would demonstrate achievement and may support attempts to gain entry-level employment or promotion.
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Program Student Learning Outcomes
Students who complete this program will be able to:
- Apply critical thinking skills in the analysis of a variety of programming problems.
- Create a correctly functioning program from a previously designed solution to a given programming problem.
- Complete a programming project with multiple programs, working individually and as part of a group.
CORE/REQUIRED COURSES:
| Course ID |
Title |
Units |
| CS 1A |
Introduction to Computer Science I |
3.5 |
| CS 1B * |
Introduction to Computer Science II |
3.5 |
| MATH 3A * |
Analytic Geometry and Calculus |
5 |
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| MATH 3AH * |
Honors Analytic Geometry and Calculus |
5 |
| CS 1C * |
Introduction to Computer Science III |
3.5 |
| MATH 3B * |
Analytic Geometry and Calculus |
5 |
| CS 3A * |
Computer Organization and Machine Language |
3.5 |
| CS 1D * |
Data Structures |
3.5 |
| CS 3B * |
Computer Organization and Assembly Language |
3.5 |
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Select from Restricted Electives |
3.5-4 |
TOTAL UNITS FOR THE MAJOR:
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34.5-35
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| Restricted Electives |
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| CS 4A * |
Introduction to Java for Computer Science |
3.5 |
| CS 4B * |
Advanced Topics in Java for Computer Science |
3.5 |
| ET 114 * |
Digital Electronic Circuits |
4 |
*Course has a prerequisite, corequisite, limitation, or recommended preparation; see course
description.
Associate of Science Degree
Completion of all courses listed above and a minimum of 60 units including the general education requirements with an overall GPA of 2.0 qualifies the student for the Associate of Science degree. A minimum of 12 units must be completed at Saddleback College.
General Education Requirements for Associate Degrees
Refer to the Graduation Requirements or to the CSU-GE and IGETC patterns in this catalog for specific courses which meet general education requirements. Refer to ASSIST.org and to the transfer institution’s catalog for transfer requirements.
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