Computer Science (CPS), A.S.

HEGIS: 5101

Overview

This program is recommended for transfer students planning to earn a baccalaureate degree with a major in computer science. Students should be at Math Placement Level 4 or higher.

The Associate in Science (A.S.) is awarded upon completion of the requirements for this program.

Students who successfully complete the Associate in Science (A.S.) degree in Computer Science (CPS) will be able to:

Demonstrate the ability to design, implement and execute programs in an object oriented programming language;
Demonstrate the implementation and/or use of data structures such as arrays, stacks, queues, linked lists, binary trees and maps;
Demonstrate the ability to read and interpret computer code and programming language documentation.

Courses should be selected in consultation with an advisor.

Requirements

For requirements, see Program Map.

Students must complete MAT 222 to satisfy the CPS degree requirements.
Elective courses: MAT 186 or MAT 223 or MAT 230 or second semester of science sequence recommended. Many four-year colleges require a two-semester sequence in physics or chemistry. Courses applicable in this program are (a) Specific courses listed above; (b) courses applicable in designated programs.
Physics or Chemistry or Biology recommended. Many four-year colleges require a two-semester sequence in physics or chemistry. Applicable four-credit courses are in astronomy, biology, chemistry, geology, physical sciences, physics. Students should select a course from General Education Category B Natural Sciences.
See a full discussion of the free elective requirement . The subject area for Computer Science includes all courses labeled CPS.
General Education Elective: Courses applicable to this program are listed in the General Education Categories Social Sciences, The Arts, World History and Global Awareness, and World Languages. See the list of the General Education Categories .

Program Map

First Semester

ENG 101 - Composition I Credits: 3
BHS 103 - Social Problems in Today’s World Credits: 3
MAT 185 - Precalculus Credits: 4
OR
MAT 221 - Calculus I Credits: 4
OR
MAT 222 - Calculus II Credits: 4 (a)
CPS 141 - Computer Science I Credits: 4
SPE 101 - Public Speaking Credits: 3

Credit Hours: 17

Second Semester

ENG 102 - Composition II Credits: 3
US History and Civic Engagement Credits: 3
MAT 221 - Calculus I Credits: 4
OR
MAT 222 - Calculus II Credits: 4 (a)
CPS 142 - Computer Science II Credits: 3
Elective Credits: 3-4 (b)

Credit Hours: 16-17

Third Semester

Science Credits: 4 (c)
MAT 222 - Calculus II Credits: 4
OR
Math Elective Credits: 4 (a)
CPS 231 - Computer Science III/Data Structures Credits: 3
Elective Credits: 3-4 (b)

Credit Hours: 14-15

Fourth Semester

MAT 214 - Introduction to Discrete Mathematics Using Proofs Credits: 3
OR
MAT 215 - Introduction to Linear Algebra Credits: 3
CIS 227 - Computer Architecture and Organization Credits: 3
Elective Credits: 3-4 (b)
General Education Elective Credits: 3 (e)
Free Elective Credits: 3 (d)

Credit Hours: 15-16

Minimum Total Credits: 62

Contact Information

Program Chair
Carson Lee McCullers
carson.mccullars@sunydutchess.edu