82 COMPUTER SCIENCE AND INFORMATION SYSTEMS—COMPUTER SCIENCE OPTION—ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE DEGREE PROGRAM DESCRIPTION The Computer Science and Information Systems program prepares students taking the Computer Science Option with the lower-division coursework required at most universities for advancement to upper-division coursework for the Bachelor’s Degree with a major in Computer Science or Information Systems fields. All options are designed to provide students with the skills necessary for employment in the information systems and computer science industry. Computer Science Option This certificate or degree program is designed for those interested in becoming programmers in a technical, scientific systems or game development environment, or for students desiring transfer to a four-year Computer Science Degree Program. As a result of ongoing changes in technology, the need to expand competencies, and changing transfer requirements, certificate and degree requirements may also change. If you note changes in degrees or certificate requirements, or if courses are not offered in a particular semester, please consult with a counselor or faculty member on how best to complete the program in which you are enrolled. For detailed requirements for individual four-year institutions, students should contact the transfer institution and/or meet with a counselor for specific transfer course requirements in their major. FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT: Sonia Arteaga at (831) 755−6741, sarteaga@hartnell.edu , Alisal Campus, AC-A104 PROGRAM OUTCOMES Upon successful completion of the Computer Science and Information Systems—Computer Science Option program, a student should be able to: demonstrate strong interpersonal skills, communicate effectively with technical and non-technical colleagues, and work effectively on a team. design and construct significant computer application(s) using current programming languages and operating systems. describe the functions of a contemporary operating system with respect to convenience, efficiency, and the ability to evolve. demonstrate the ability to evaluate algorithms, select from a range of possible options, provide justification for that selection, and implement the algorithm in programming context. A minimum of 60.0 semester units with a grade of “C” or better must be maintained in all degree-applicable units. Only courses numbered 1-199 may apply toward the Associate Degree. Courses listed below may have prerequisites that must be completed prior to enrolling. Consult a schedule of classes, college catalog, or a counselor for further information. REQUIRED MAJOR COURSES Course No. CSS-1 CSS-2A CSS-2B CSS-3 CSS-7 Required Major Course Required Major Course Required Major Course Required Major Course Required Major Course RECOMMENDED MAJOR ELECTIVES (Select from the following; none required) Recommended Major Elective Recommended Major Elective Recommended Major Elective GENERAL EDUCATION COURSES Natural Sciences (Select a minimum of 3 units from catalog GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS) Social & Behavioral Sciences (Select a minimum of 3 units from catalog GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS) Humanities (Select a minimum of 3 units from catalog GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS) Ethnic Groups in the United States (Select a minimum of 3 units from catalog GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS) Language and Rationality (10 Units) A. Written Composition B. Communication and Analytical Thinking Communication and Analytical Thinking (Select a minimum of 1 unit from catalog GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS) Course No. PHYS-4A PHYS-4B MAT-3B Course No. ENG-1A MAT-3A COM-1 Or COM-3 Course Title Introduction to Computer Science and Programming Fundamentals Object Oriented Programming Data Structures and Algorithms Computer Architecture and Assembly Language Discrete Structures SUBTOTAL UNITS (20.0) Course Title General Physics/Mechanics General Physics/Electricity and Magnetism Analytic Geometry and Calculus II Course Title College Composition and Reading Analytic Geometry and Calculus I Introduction to Public Speaking Introduction to Communication General Education Computer Science Option Required Major Courses ELECTIVES (Courses Numbered 1–199) required when GE units plus Degree units total are fewer than 60.0 TOTAL UNITS ‡ These Units 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 Units 4.0 4.0 4.0 Units 3.0 4.0 3.0 3.0 22.0 20.0 18.0 60.0 courses also satisfy General Education Requirements. TRANSFER STUDENTS: Completing the AS degree does not meet all the requirements for transfer. Students planning to transfer to a university should follow the requirements of the four-year university. Information on course equivalencies and major preparation requirements for the University of California (UC) and California State University (CSU) systems are available online at www.assist.org. Please consult with a Hartnell College counselor to review transfer requirements. Hartnell College Catalog/2014-2015 83 COMPUTER SCIENCE AND INFORMATION SYSTEMS—COMPUTER SCIENCE OPTION—CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT In all certificate programs, it is required that at least half of the required number of units be taken at Hartnell College. A grade of “C” or better must be maintained in all certificate-applicable units. REQUIRED MAJOR COURSES Course No. Course Title Required Major Course Required Major Course Required Major Course Required Major Course Required Major Course CSS-1 CSS-2A CSS-2B CSS-3 CSS-7 Introduction to Computer Science and Programming Fundamentals Object Oriented Programming Data Structures and Algorithms Computer Architecture and Assembly Language Discrete Structures Units Course No. Course Title MAT-3B CSS-122 CSS-120A CSS-125 Analytic Geometry and Calculus II Computer Security Principles Introduction to Networks Storage Management and Virtualization Course No. ENG-101* or ESL-101 MAT-123** Course Title Intermediate Composition and Reading or Academic Writing & Reading II Intermediate Algebra 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 SUBTOTAL UNITS (20.0) RESTRICTED MAJOR ELECTIVES (Select a minimum of 8.0 units from the following:) Restricted Major Elective Restricted Major Elective Restricted Major Elective Restricted Major Elective Units 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 SUBTOTAL UNITS (8.0) OTHER REQUIRED COURSES Required Course Required Course Units (3.0) (5.0) (5.0) TOTAL UNITS (28.0) *Eligibility for ENG-1A fulfills this requirement. **Completion of any math in which MAT-123 is a prerequisite with a grade of “C” or better. Hartnell College Catalog/2014-2015