Computer Science - Associate in Science
Plan Code: 2119
This degree prepares a student for an entry-level job in the computer software and hardware related fields by teaching them to apply the foundational skills and theory of Computer Science to a variety of problem domains, as well as a broad-based general education to prepare the students for global citizenship. This degree may help students succeed after transferring to a CSU or UC School Computer Science major program. Students wishing for a bachelor's degree (transfer program) should meet with a counselor to discuss the transferability of courses. Each CS course meets the California C-ID content standards for Computer Science.
Program Student Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate the ability to attain the Institutional Student Learning Outcomes (ISLOs).
- Demonstrate a knowledge of common algorithms, their performance, and what applications to use them for.
- Create computer programs with object-oriented design principles, and demonstrate a solid understanding of the practice of programming.
- Articulate the basic structures of a processor and their relation to each other and performance, and demonstrate an understanding of assembly language.
Program Requirements
This degree requires the completion of General Education coursework plus the following:
| Code Number | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| REQUIRED COURSES | ||
| CS 11 | Introduction to Computer Science- C++ | 3 |
| or CS 21 | Introduction to Computer Science-Java | |
| or CS 31 | Introduction to Computer Science-Python | |
| Subtotal Units | 3 | |
| IN ADDITION, complete the following: | ||
| CS 22 | Data Structures and Algorithms | 3 |
| CS 51 | Introduction to Computer Architecture | 3 |
| CS 61 | Discrete Structures | 3 |
| MATH 60/60H | First Calculus Course | 5 |
| MATH 70/70H | Second Calculus Course | 5 |
| PHYS 3A | Physics for Sci. & Eng. - Mechanics | 5.5 |
| PHYS 3B | Physics for Sci. & Eng. - E & M | 4.5 |
| Subtotal Units | 29 | |
| Required Subtotal | 32 | |
| Complete one of the following: 1 | 19-39 | |
| Electives (as needed to reach 60 degree-applicable units) 2 | ||
| Minimum Degree Total | 60 | |
- 1
Units for the major may be double-counted for LBCC GE, CSU GE, or IGETC; see counselor for limitations.
- 2
Elective units from course(s) numbered 1-599, if needed, to reach 60 degree-applicable units.