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2024-2025 College Catalog 
    
2024-2025 College Catalog

Computer Science, A.S.


ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE | COMP.SCI.AS | Transfer Program | CIP Code: 11.0101

https://www.pgcc.edu/programs-courses/program-finder/computer-science-as/

In addition to the Computer Science programs listed below, see the Information Technology and Cybersecurity programs.

Visit Center for Advanced Technology, Room 129 or call 301-546-0752 for your faculty advisor

Program Description


The Associate of Science (A.S.) degree in Computer Science equips students with skills in software development. Students develop programming skills primarily through coding in Java and Python, along with mobile app development. Additionally, program coursework develops skills in complex mathematical and scientific problem solving, in order to apply algorithms to solve complex programming issues. This degree program prepares students to transfer to a 4-year institution or an entry-level career as a software developer, network and computer systems administrator, or IT systems manager.

Program Outcomes


Graduates of the Computer Science, A.S. will be able to:

  • Analyze user requirements needed in solving problems
  • Design algorithms to solve complex mathematical or scientific problems
  • Compare and contrast algorithms based on runtimes and memory constraints
  • Implement those algorithms in a high-level programming language, such as Java
  • Write efficient code within the object-oriented programming paradigm

General Education Courses


The list of general education courses appears in the General Education List . Some programs recommend or require specific courses to fulfill general education requirements. Please check your program’s sequence of study for this information.

Sequence of Study - Computer Science A.S.


Below are the required courses for your program arranged in a suggested sequence. Please note that the sequence does not include developmental coursework. See Academic Preparation  for the developmental course sequence if applicable to you.

This is a calculus-based program. Students may require prerequisite math courses prior to beginning coursework in the program.

Required Courses (in expected order)


Program Total: 60 Credits


Transferability


Credit earned at any public institution in the state shall be transferable to any other institution if the:

  • Credit is from a college or university parallel course or program;
  • Grades in the block of courses transferred average 2.00 or higher; and
  • Acceptance of the credit is consistent with the policies of the receiving institution governing students following the same program. Refer to ARTSYS at artweb.usmd.edu and the receiving institution’s catalog to select transferable courses.

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