Computer Science A.A.S. (Computer Programming, Management Information Systems, Database Management, Data Analytics, Animation and Gaming, GIS)

Program Overview

This program provides a comprehensive foundation in computer science, offering various pathways to specialize in areas such as programming, management information systems, database management, data analytics, and animation and gaming. Students develop skills in programming, data analysis, project management, and database management, preparing them for careers in the technology industry.

Program Outline

Outline:

• General Education Requirements (17 - 18 credits)
• Mathematics: MAT 121 or higher (4-5 credits)
• Communication: ENG 101 (English Composition I) (3 credits), COM 101 (Oral Communications) (3 credits)
• Natural Science: Choose one from CHM 101 (Introduction to Chemistry), BIO 105 (Essentials in Biology), BIO 108 (Trends in Science), BIO 110 (Human Biology), BIO 122 (Environmental Sciences), PHY 105 (Environmental Geology), PHY 111 (Introduction to Physical Science), PHY 125 (Introduction to Physical Geology), or PHY 130 (Astronomy) (3 credits)
• Social Science: Choose one from HIS 101 (US History to 1877) or HIS 102 (US History Since 1877), or POL 101 (American Government) (3 credits)
• Institutional Elective: COL 101 (College Success Seminar) (1 credit)
• Computer Science Core Requirements (22 credits)
• CPT 103 (Microcomputer Applications) (3 credits)
• CPT 105 (Ethics in Technology) (3 credits)
• CPT 106 (PC Operating Systems) (3 credits)
• CPT 121 (Basics of Data Communications) (3 credits)
• CPT 135 (Programming in Python) (3 credits)
• CPT 165 (Computer Programming Logic) (3 credits)
• CPT 200 (Systems Analysis and Design) (3 credits)
• CPT 207 (Career Development for Technology Professionals) (1 credit)
• Choose one of the following pathways (21-22 credits)
• Programming Pathway
• CPT 181 (SQL Basics) (3 credits)
• CPT 182 or CPT 189 (Java Programming) (3 credits)
• CPT 187 (Visual Basic .NET) (3 credits)
• CPM 120 (Windows Multimedia) (3 credits)
• CPT 287 or CPT 281 (Introduction to Data Structures) (3 credits)
• CPT 201 (Introduction to Database Management) (3 credits)
• CS Elective (CPT/CPM/CPC/BTC Elective) (3 credits)
• Management Information Systems Pathway
• CPT 125 (Introduction to Project Management) (3 credits)
• CPT 225 (Advanced Topics in Project Management) (3 credits)
• CPT 246 (Computer Security) (3 credits)
• CPT 201 (Introduction to Database Management) (3 credits)
• ACT 101 (Applied Accounting) (3 credits)
• BUS 101 (Introduction to Business) (3 credits)
• BUS 201 (Introduction to Management) (3 credits)
• Database Management Pathway
• CPM 120 (Windows Multimedia) (3 credits)
• CPT 181 (SQL Basics) (3 credits)
• CPT 201 (Introduction to Database Management) (3 credits)
• CPT 260 (Oracle Programming) (3 credits)
• CPT 246 (Computer Security) (3 credits)
• CPT 250 (Database Programming (PHP)) (3 credits)
• CS Elective (CPT/CPM/CPC/BTC Elective) (3 credits)
• Data Analytics Pathway
• MAT 157 (College Statistics- General Education) (4 credits)
• BTC 170 (Spreadsheet Applications - Excel) (3 credits)
• CPT 181 (SQL Basics) (3 credits)
• CPT 140 (Data Visualization) (3 credits)
• CPT 250 or CPT 260 (Database Programming) (3 credits)
• CPT 210 (Analytical Tools and Methods) (3 credits)
• CPT 235 (Understanding Big Data w/Spark) (3 credits)
• Animation and Gaming Pathway
• CPT 104 (Animation and Gaming) (3 credits)
• CPT 182 or CPT 189 (Java Programming) (3 credits)
• CPM 210 (Digital Photo Editing) (3 credits)
• MUS 101 (Foundations of Music) (3 credits)
• CPM 220 (3D Animation) (3 credits)