Information Science Option of Computer Science, A.S.

Program Description

This program of study can be used by students transferring to four-year colleges and universities as Information Science, Management Information Systems, and Information Systems majors . Mathematics, general education, and elective courses must be chosen carefully to ensure transfer prerequisites are met. Students should meet with an advisor and should check the University of Maryland’s Limited Enrollment Program website (www.lep.umd.edu) prior to applying to be sure all current requirements for transfer enrollment have been met.

Graduates of the Information Science Option of Computer Science will be able to:

• Analyze user requirements and develop algorithms for solving user problems
• Demonstrate proficiency in implementing those solutions in a high level programming language, such as C++
• Troubleshoot and maintain programs and computer related information systems
• Utilize the systems development life cycle in developing functional computer based systems in response to user requests

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.

Program Requirements

• PAS-1000 First Year Experience 1 Credit **
• INT-1111 Programming Logic and Design 3 Credits
• INT-2130 Programming in C++ 4 Credits
• INT-2840 Systems Analysis and Project Management 4 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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Sequence of Study - Information Science Option of 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.

Program Total: 60 Credits

¹ While there are three possible math course sequences for this degree, we have based this recommendation on the sequence containing MAT-1350 , MAT-1360 , and MAT-2410 . If you are following either of the other math sequences, adjustments must be made to your recommended plan. See below for alternate sequences:

If starting with MAT-1350 , then take MAT-2160  and MAT-2210 
If starting with MAT-2410 , then take MAT-2450  

² See academic advisor to ensure transferability.

³ The two Social Science general education courses must be from different disciplines.

Asterisk (*) denotes a general education course.

Double asterisk (**) denotes a course that is an institutional requirement.