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A.S., Computer Science

(60 credits)

Purpose: This program will prepare students for advanced study in many of the current and emerging alternatives in the dynamic fields of information and computer sciences. Learning goals include: understanding computer technology and industries; understanding the impact of computer technology on society; programming in at least two computer languages; understanding the systems life cycle and software design concepts and practices; understanding mathematics consistent with one’s articulation plan; and understanding the theoretical concepts of computer sciences. The Associate of Science in Computer Science is designed to articulate to the University of Minnesota’s Bachelor of Applied Studies (B.A.S.) in Information Technology Infrastructure (ITI) degree or Metropolitan State University’s B.S. Computer Science, B.A Computer Information Systems, or B.S. Management Information Systems degrees.

Computer Science Curriculum (30 credits)

(Computer Science course descriptions)

CS 1110 Beginning Java or
CS 1119 Computer Programming with C++, 3-4cr
CS 1126 Java Programming, 3cr
CS 1118 Discrete Structures of Computer Science, 4cr
CS 1121 Introduction to Unix, 1cr
CS 1136 Algorithms and Data Structure with Java, 4cr
CS 2000 Object-Oriented Analysis and Degree I, 3cr
CS 2100 Object-Oriented Analysis and Degree II, 3cr
Electives in CIS, CS, CNT, PHIL 1120, or MATH (consult planning guides for specific course requirements), 8-9cr

Liberal Arts Curriculum (30 credits)

ENG 1108 Writing and Research Skills, 4cr
ENG 1111 Research Writing in the Discipline or
ENG 1114 The Research Paper, 2-3cr
COMM 1100, 1110, 1114, or 2230, 3cr
Mathematics, 1000 or higher, 3cr
Consult planning guides for specific transfer course for each receiving institution
Social Science, 3cr
(See Goal 5 of MnTC)
Humanities/Fine Arts/Literature, 3cr
(See Goal 6 of MnTC)
Goals 7-10 Any course (see MnTC), 0-3cr

Liberal Arts electives (Lab Science recommended)¹, 8-12cr

1. Includes MnTC courses, world language courses, CJS 1150, 1152, 1154, 1156, 1158, INTS 1000, 1101, MUSC 1105, STSK 1101, and THTR 1161.

Transfer Requirements

Each of the programs that have transfer agreements have specific mathematics and science requirements. The table below presents the college-level math, science, or other courses that are expected for each baccalaureate degree program.

BAS - U of M	CIS - Metro State	CS - Metro State
Math 1120 or 1133 Math 1103 Phys 1041, 1042	Math 1120 or 1133	Math 1133 and one of Math 1134, 2219, 2221, 2222 **CS 1100 should not be taken

For more information on Computer Science call an admissions representative at 651/450-8500 or send us your question.