Computer Science (A.S.)
HEGIS: 5101
SUNY CODE: 0532
The Computer Science curriculum is designed to prepare students to transfer to a Computer Science or related curriculum at a four-year college. The curriculum has a strong emphasis on programming theory, object-orientated programming, and data structures utilizing the modern programming language. Graduates are prepared to transfer to a four-year school at the full junior status, continue their studies in a more specialized area of Computer Science, and/or develop software.
The goals of this program are to:
- prepare students to understand basic principles and fundamentals of computer language;
- prepare students to develop software; and
- ensure students satisfy SUNY general education requirements for transfer.
Successful graduates from this program will be able to:
- write software using modern programming languages and IDEs (Integrated Development Environments);
- communicate programming theory and design.
Career Opportunities/Transfer Information
The Computer Science curriculum is designed for graduates to transfer to four-year colleges and universities in computer related programs. Students may transfer to SUNY Institute of Technology, Clarkson, SUC Potsdam, Rochester Institute of Technology, SUC Brockport, SUC Oswego, and Pace University.
Program of Study
1st Year
1st Semester
| EN 111 | College Writing | 3 |
| FS 100 | First Year Student Seminar | 1 |
| IS 115 | Computer Applications I | 3 |
| IS 124 | Princ of Programming I | 3 |
| IS 140 | Networking Essentials | 4 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 14 |
2nd Semester
| EN 112 | College Literature | 3 |
| IS 125 | Princ of Programming II | 3 |
| IS 141 | Intr Hardware & Software Cncpt | 3 |
| MA 245 | Calculus I | 4 |
| | Social Science Elective | 3 |
| | Physical Education Activity | 1 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 17 |
2nd Year
3rd Semester
| IS 224 | Data Structures | 3 |
| | American History Selective | 3 |
| | Arts Selective | 3 |
| | Laboratory Science Elective | 4 |
| | Math Elective | 3 |
| | Physical Education Activity | 1 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 17 |
Laboratory Science Elective: SC 133 College Physics I is recommended.
Mathematics Elective: MA 141 Pre-Calculus Mathematics or higher.
4th Semester
| IS 207 | Microcomputer Operating System | 3 |
| IS 241 | Network Administration I | 3 |
| | Humanities Selective | 3 |
| | Information Science Elective | 3-4 |
| | Western Civilization Selective | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15-16 |
Total Credit Hours: 63
For more information, contact the Business, Health, Science, and Technology Division at (315) 866-0300 or toll free 1-844-GO-4-HERK, ext. 8230.
This program complies with the State University General Education requirement.