Computer Science (AS)

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Division of Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics

This program enables students to practice developing larger applications and study computer architecture and operating systems. Students learn object-oriented and modular programming techniques, including the use, design, and analysis of data structures and associated algorithms. This program prepares students for transfer to a four-year institution so they may pursue a baccalaureate degree in computer science.

Upon successful completion, the Associate in Science Degree in Computer Science is awarded.

Program Learning Outcomes

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First Year: Semester 1

CS 120 PROGRAMMING I 4 Credits.
CS 205 INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTATION 4 Credits.
EN 101 ENGLISH COMPOSITION I 3 Credits.
MA 200 CALCULUS I 4 Credits.

credits: 15

First Year: Semester 2

CS 200 PROGRAMMING II 4 Credits.
CS 214 COMPUTER ARCHITECTURE AND ASSEMBLY LANGUAGE 4 Credits.
EN 102 ENGLISH COMPOSITION II 3 Credits.
MA 201 CALCULUS II 4 Credits.

credits: 15

First Year: Semester 1 or 2

CT 100 CRITICAL THINKING 3 Credits.
Social Science Elective 3

credits: 6

Second Year: Semester 1

CS 208 DATA STRUCTURES 4 Credits.
CS 212 SYSTEMS PROGRAMMING WITH C 4 Credits.
PY 103 ENGINEERING PHYSICS I w/LAB 4 Credits.
Humanities Elective 3

credits: 15

Second Year: Semester 2

CS 225 SOFTWARE DESIGN 3 Credits.
MA 210 INTRODUCTION TO LINEAR ALGEBRA 4 Credits.
PY 104 ENGINEERING PHYSICS II w/LAB 4 Credits.
Program Elective 4
Humanities Elective 3
or
Social Science Elective 3

credits: 15/18

Total Credits: 68/69

Program Notes

This program qualifies as an Alternative Transfer Agreement (MassTransfer) with select public institutions in Massachusetts. For more information, visit www.mass.edu/masstransfer.

Humanities Electives:

Art, Communications, English (EN 103 or higher), Film, Foreign Language, Humanities, Literature, Music, Oral Communication, Philosophy, Photography, Sign Language, Theater Arts

Social Science Electives:

Anthropology, Economics, Geography, Government, History, Law, Psychology, Sociology

Program Electives:

CS 116 FUNDAMENTALS OF CYBER SECURITY 4 Credits.
CS 123 PYTHON PROGRAMMING 4 Credits.
CS 141 LINUX SYSTEM MANAGEMENT 3 Credits.
CS 180 INTRO TO OPERATING SYSTEMS 3 Credits.
CS 213 DATABASE MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS 4 Credits.
CS 241 WEB SITE DEVELOPMENT 4 Credits.
CS 242 COMPUTER NETWORKS 4 Credits.
ET 211 iCREAT-II 3 Credits.

Graduation Competency

Quantitative skills is a MassBay graduation competency for associate degree programs. Prior to graduation, students must demonstrate this competency by completing a 100-level math course (not MAC); or placing into a 200-level mathematics course.