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Fall 2010 Course Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Computer Science A.S.

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Division: Math, Computer, Engineering & Physical Sciences & Technologies
Academic Dept: Computer Science
HEGIS: 5101
Curriculum Chair: Prof. Elizabeth Branca
Email: elizabeth.branca@sunywcc.edu
Tel: 914-606-7914

Westchester Community College offers an A.S. degree in Computer Science, which enables graduates to transfer to four-year SUNY and private colleges and universities to earn a bachelor’s degree with two additional years of study.

Computer Science deals with the technical aspects of computing including the hardware components of the computer and the fundamental theories and algorithms of programming. Courses involve programming in different languages such as C++ and Java, data structures, and computer architecture and design. Some courses include a lab component.

 

Core Requirements - Credit Hours: 33

 

Options for Two Required Semesters of Science - Credit Hours 8

Science courses must be taken as a pair from the following specified list of courses:

Degree Requirements - Credit Hours: 32

 

Options for Specified Electives - Credit Hours 10

Students must take at least one 4-credit Computer Science elective and may only take one math elective.

Choose from:

Minimum Total Credits: 65

Advisement Guide: The Advisement Guide provides important information to students about how best to complete this degree, including a semester-by-semester breakdown of how best to complete the required classes. Click here for the Advisement Guide’s 4-Semester Plan .

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