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 Polytechnic Institute, Clarkson, SUNY Potsdam, Rochester Institute of Technology, SUNY Brockport, SUNY Oswego, and Pace University.

Program of Study

1st Year

1st Semester

EN 111College Writing

3

FS 100First Year Student Seminar

1

IS 115Computer Applications I

3

IS 124Principles of Programming I

3

IS 140Networking Essentials

4

Total Credit Hours:14

2nd Semester

EN 112College Literature

3

IS 125Principles of Programming II

3

IS 141Intr Hardware and Software Cncpt

3

MA 245Calculus I

4

SS___General Education Selective

3

Physical Education Activity

1

Total Credit Hours:17

2nd Year

3rd Semester

IS 224Data Structures

3

MA 248Discrete Mathematics

3

American History Selective

3

Arts Selective

3

Lab Science Selective

4

Physical Education Activity

1

Total Credit Hours:17

Laboratory Science Selective: SC 133 College Physics I is recommended.

 

4th Semester

HU 146Intro to Graphics and Design

3

IS 207Microcomputer Operating System

3

IS 241Network Administration I

3

Humanities Selective

3

Western Civilization Selective

3

Total Credit Hours:15

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. 8240.