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-oriented programming, and data structures utilizing a modern programming language. Graduates are prepared to transfer to a four-year college 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 of algorithms and computer language;
- prepare students to develop software; and
- prepare students to evaluate the internal design and function of a modern computer system and how data is represented within the system.
Successful graduates from this program will be able to:
- utilize various programming constructs in the development of algorithms;
- identify and implement appropriate algorithms to solve specific computer applications;
- identify and explain the internal design elements in a modern computer system.
Career Opportunities/Transfer Information
The Computer Science curriculum is designed for graduates to transfer to four-year colleges and universities in computer-related programs. Possible transfer colleges include Utica University, SUNY Polytechnic Institute, SUNY Morrisville, Clarkson University, SUNY Potsdam, Rochester Institute of Technology, SUNY Brockport, SUNY 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 | Principles of Programming I | 3 |
| IS 140 | Networking Essentials | 4 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 14 |
2nd Semester
| EN 112 | College Literature | 3 |
| IS 125 | Principles of Programming II | 3 |
| IS 141 | Intr Hardware and Software Cncpt | 3 |
| MA 245 | Calculus I | 4 |
| | Social Science Selective | 3 |
| | Physical Education Activity | 1 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 17 |
Social Sciences Selective: Choose a Social Sciences Selective from the DEISJ courses.
2nd Year
3rd Semester
| IS 224 | Data Structures | 3 |
| MA 248 | Discrete Mathematics | 3 |
| | Arts Selective | 3 |
| | Natural Sciences & Scientific Reasoning Lab Science Selective 4 | 4 |
| | US History and Civic Engagement Selective | 3 |
| | Physical Education Activity | 1 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 17 |
Natural Sciences & Scientific Reasoning Selective: SC 133 is recommended.
4th Semester
| HU 146 | Intro to Graphics and Design | 3 |
| IS 207 | Microcomputer Operating System | 3 |
| IS 241 | Network Administration I | 3 |
| | Humanities Selective | 3 |
| | World History and Global Awareness Selective | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Total Credit Hours: 63
For more information, contact the Academic Division at (315) 866-0300, ext. 8240 or toll free 1-844-GO-4-HERK, ext. 8240.