Degree Type: Associate of Science Degree, AS
Pathway: Business, Technology and Public Service
More Options: Classroom Based, Remote Real-Time, Hyflex, Online, Hybrid
Program Length: 4-6 Semesters
Location: Centennial
Transferability: Transferable
Upon completion of the Computer Science degree program, students should be able to:
Computer science classes range from basic coding to advanced computer hardware.
Introduces programming and applications development for computer science.
Introduces students to the discipline of computer science and programming. Algorithm development, data representation, logical expressions, sub-programs and input/output operations using a high-level programming language are covered. Intensive lab work outside of class time is required.
Continues algorithm development and problem solving techniques not covered in Computer Science I using a high-level programming language. Students are able to gain experience in the use of data structures and the design and implementation of larger software projects. Intensive computer laboratory experience is required for this course.
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PPSC offers an Associate of Science degree in Computer Science for students interested in pursuing higher degrees and starting their careers in computer science.
An AS degree is designed to transfer fully to 4-year institutions. You may complete your bachelor's in Computer Science or Computer Technologies by completing courses at one of several four-year universities.
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Upon completion of the Computer Science degree program, you should be able to:
Course & Credit Hours
ENG 1021 English Composition I (3)
MAT 2410 Calculus I (5)
CSC 1019 Intro to Programming (3)
PHI 1013 Logic (3) or GT Course from AH3 or AH4
Total 14 Credit Hours
Course & Credit Hours
ENG 1022 English Composition II (3)
MAT 2420 Calculus II (5) or AS Approved Elective - See an advisor
CSC 1060 Computer Science I (4) or AS Approved Elective - See an advisor
Elective - Social and Behavorial Sciences (3) -Choose GT Course from SS1, SS2, or SS3
COM 1150 Public Speaking (3) or COM 1250 Interpersonal Communication (3)
Total 18 Credit Hours
Course & Credit Hours
CSC 1061 Computer Science I (4) -or- AS Approved Elective - See an advisor
PHY 2111 Physics: Calculus-Based I with Lab (5) -or- CHE 1111 General College Chemistry I with Lab (5) -or- GT Course From SC1 or SC2
Elective - Arts and Humanities (3) - Choose GT Course from AH1 , AH2, AH3, or AH4
Elective - Social and Behavioral Sciences (3) - Choose GT Course from SS1, SS2, or SS3
HIS 2000 History of Science & Technology (3) or Any GT Course from HI1
Total 18 Credit Hours
Course & Credit Hours
CSC 2030 C Programming: Platform (3)
PHY 2112 Physics: Calculus-Based II with Lab (5) or CHE 1112 General College Chemistry II with Lab -or- GT Course from SC1 or SC2
Elective - Arts and Humanities (3) - Choose GT Course from AH1, AH2, AH2, or AH4
CSC 2025 Computer Architecture/Assembly Language Programming (4)
Total 15 Credit Hours
MAT 1340 - College Algebra -and-
MAT 1420 - College Trigonometry -or- MAT 1440 Pre-Calculus