Computer Science
Associate of Science Course of Study
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This program prepares students for transfer to a four-year school to obtain a baccalaureate degree. Individual courses are needed by students who wish to use the computer to solve problems in engineering, mathematics, sciences, and social sciences leading toward careers in telecommunications, computer design, and computer applications within various science and engineering fields. These courses are also of interest to people who are striving to master their personal computers.
Courses marked with an asterisk [*] are not currently offered at PPCC.
Written Communication
Six (6) credit hours
GT-CO1: ENG 121 |
English Composition I: CO1 |
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GT-CO2: ENG 122 |
English Composition II: CO2 |
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GT-CO2: ENG 122 |
English Composition II: CO2 |
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GT-CO3: ENG 201 |
English Composition III: CO3 |
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Oral Communication
Three (3) credit hours
Public Speaking |
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Interpersonal Communication |
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Intercultural Communication: SS3 |
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Mathematics
Three (3) credit hours minimum (credit hours over three (3) will be applied to the electives category). Full list of requirements.
Suggested Courses
Calculus I: MA1 |
5 |
History
Three (3) credit hours. Full list of requirements.
Art and Humanities
Six (6) credit hours. Two guaranteed transfer courses from two different areas (AH1, AH2, AH3 or AH4). Full list of requirements.
Social and Behavioral Sciences
Six (6) credit hours. Two guaranteed transfer courses from two different areas (SS1, SS2, SS3, HI1). Full list of requirements.
Natural and Physical Sciences
Twelve (12) credit hours. One (2 course) lab sequence in any guaranteed transfer science discipline (SC1); additional guaranteed transfer lab science course (SC1). Additional credits over 12 will be included in the electives category. Full list of requirements.
Suggested Courses
Physical Geology w/Lab: SC1 |
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Physics: Calculus-Based I w/Lab: SC1 |
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Physics: Calculus-Based II w/Lab: SC1 |
5 |
Electives
Twenty-one (21) credit hours selected from the AS approved course list. Please see your advisor for help choosing your electives.
Suggested Courses
Computer Science I: (Language) |
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Computer Science II: (Language) |
4 |
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Computer Architecture/Assembly Language Programming |
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C Programming: Platform |
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Java Programming |
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Calculus II: MA1 |
5 |
For transfer to UCCS, do not take any more than one course from the following.
Problem Solving with (Software Package) |
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Game Design & Development |
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Visual Basic Programming: 6.0 |
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Visual Basic .net Programming |
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Total Credit Hours |
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