Computer Science Associate in Science

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.

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.

Required Courses

CS 1A - Introduction to Computer Science 3 Units
CS 1B - Introduction to Programming 3 Units
CS 1C - Advanced Programming 3 Units
CS 1D - Data Structures 3 Units
CS 3A - Computer Organization and Machine Language 3 Units
CS 3B - Computer Organization and Assembly Language 3 Units
MATH 3A ANALYTIC GEOMETRY AND CALCULUS 5 Units *
MATH 3B ANALYTIC GEOMETRY AND CALCULUS 5 Units *
Select from Restricted Electives 3-4 Units

Total Units for the Major: 31-32

Restricted Electives

CS 4A - Introduction to Java for Computer Science 3 Units
CS 4B - Advanced Topics in Java for Computer Science 3 Units
ET 114 DIGITAL ELECTRONIC CIRCUITS 4 Units *
*Course has a prerequisite, corequisite, limitation, or recommended preparation; see course description.

Associate in 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 in 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.

Suggested coursework not required for the major: MATH 3C , MATH 24 , MATH 26 .