Computer Science (A.S.)

Associate in Science

Program Advisor: Gregory Panczner

413-236-4574 • [e-mail]

The Computer Science option in the Computer Information Systems degree program gives the student a technical under- standing of computer systems. The curriculum provides students with extensive course work in computer science and mathematics. This program is designed for students planning to transfer to a baccalaureate institution for further study. To complete most computer assignments, students will need to use either BCC’s computer laboratory or an off-campus computer. A related major at the baccalaureate level is computer science.

Degree: Associate in Science, Computer Information Systems. Concentration/Option/Track: Computer Science

Expected Outcomes

Graduates of this program should be able to:

• Apply fundamental concepts of programming languages and software development to solve a diverse array of problems and recognize these concepts in different languages;
• Communicate clearly, accurately and succinctly through written and verbal means;
• Work effectively with others to design, develop, evaluate, and present solutions to business and software engineering problems;
• Analyze a problem, gather appropriate data and use logic to solve, and predict and analyze results for relevance, accuracy and consistency; and
• Recognize solution patterns of common problems and apply them to new challenges.

Graduation Requirements

To earn a degree in this program, a student must complete all program and general education credits, plus the following Additional Requirements.

Program Courses

CIS-102	Fundamental Computer Literacy	4
CIS-124	C++ Programming I	4
CIS-125	C++ Programming II	4
CIS-211	Data Structures	4
CIS-231	Computer Science I with Java	4
CIS-232	Computer Science II With Java	4
MAT-152	Calculus II	4
ENT-233	Digital Circuits	4
ENT-261	Physics II: Electricity, Magnetism & Light	4
MAT-123	Elementary Statistics	3
-	Professional Elective	3
Total Credit Hours:		42

ENT-162 : See footnote 2
Professional Elective : See footnote 1

General Education Courses

COM-	Communication	3
ENG-	English Composition/Writing	6
MAT-151	Calculus I	4
ENT-161	Physics I: Mechanics	4
-	Behavioral & Social Science	3
-	Humanities & Fine Arts	3
Total Credit Hours:		23

ENT-161 : See footnote 2

Additional Requirements

Core Competencies Portfolio	4 items
FORUM	4 units
Health/Fitness	30 hours

Minimum Cumulative Average

Overall	2.000
All CIS & ENT Courses	2.000

Suggested Pathway to Graduation

The following is a suggestion for completing this program in two years. The actual time needed to complete the program will vary according to each student’s individual needs.

First Semester

CIS-102	Fundamental Computer Literacy	4
CIS-124	C++ Programming I	4
MAT-151	Calculus I	4
ENG-	English Composition/Writing	3
-	Behavioral & Social Science	3
Total Credit Hours:		18

Second Semester

CIS-125	C++ Programming II	4
ENT-161	Physics I: Mechanics	4
MAT-152	Calculus II	4
ENG-	English Composition/Writing	3
-	Humanities & Fine Arts	3
Total Credit Hours:		18

ENT-161 : See footnote 2

Third Semester

CIS-231	Computer Science I with Java	4
ENT-233	Digital Circuits	4
ENT-261	Physics II: Electricity, Magnetism & Light	4
MAT-123	Elementary Statistics	3
Total Credit Hours:		15

ENT-162: See footnote 2

Fourth Semester

CIS-211	Data Structures	4
CIS-232	Computer Science II With Java	4
COM-	Communication	3
-	Professional Elective	3
Total Credit Hours:		14

Footnotes

1. Professional elective chosen from courses designated CIS or ENT.
2. Two semesters of another laboratory science sequence may be substituted for ENT-161 and ENT-162.

Note

A minimum of three CIS courses must be taken in the five years prior to graduation.