In the digital age, everyone uses a computer. But Computer Scientists are the brains behind the devices that dominate our daily lives. If you know your way around an algorithm, or can expound on the differences between Python and Java, then you just might have what it takes.
NOVA's A.S. in Computer Science prepares technically-inclined students for lucrative careers in the computer industry (or any industry that uses a computer!).
The A.S. in Science transfers easily to four-year schools with a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Computer Science program.
If you have AP credits, talk to an advisor to determine what courses to start with.
Students are advised to work closely with the faculty and counseling staff for program and course scheduling. Electives should be chosen carefully to meet the requirements of the transfer institution. The responsibility for proper course selection rests with the student.
| Two Years | Credits | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Semester | |||
| CSC | 221 | Introduction to Problem Solving and Programming | 3 |
| 1HIS | Elective | 3 | |
| 2,3MTH | 167 | PreCalculus with Trigonometry | 5 |
| ENG | 111 | College Composition I | 3 |
| Choose One | |||
| SDV | 100 | College Success Skills | 1 |
| SDV | 101 | Orientation to (a Specific Discipline) | 1 |
| Total | 15 | ||
| 2nd Semester | |||
| CSC | 222 | Object Oriented Programming | 4 |
| ENG | 112 | College Composition II | 3 |
| MTH | 263 | Calculus I | 4 |
| 4 | Humanities/Fine Arts Elective | 3 | |
| Total | 14 | ||
| 3rd Semester | |||
| CSC | 223 | Data Structures and Analysis of Algorithms | 4 |
| Choose One | |||
| CSC | 208 | Introduction to Discrete Structures | 3 |
| MTH | 288 | Discrete Mathematics | 3 |
| 5MTH | 264 | Calculus II | 4 |
| 6 | Physical or Life Science Elective w/Lab | 4 | |
| Total | 15 | ||
| 4th Semester | |||
| Choose One | |||
| CSC | 205 | Computer Organization | 3 |
| CSC | 215 | Computer Systems | 3 |
| MTH | 265 | Calculus III | 4 |
| 4 | Humanities/Fine Arts Elective | 3 | |
| 7 | Physical or Life Science Elective w/Lab | 4 | |
| 8 | Social/Behavioral Sciences Elective | 3 | |
| 9 | Technical Elective | 3 - 4 | |
| Total | 16-18 | ||
| Total credits for the Associate of Science = 60-62 | |||
| Two Years | Credits |
|---|---|
| 1st Semester | |
|
CSC
221
|
3 |
|
Elective
1HIS
|
3 |
|
2,3MTH
167
|
5 |
|
ENG
111
|
3 |
| Choose One | |
|
SDV
100
|
1 |
|
SDV
101
|
1 |
| Total | 15 |
| 2nd Semester | |
|
CSC
222
|
4 |
|
ENG
112
|
3 |
|
MTH
263
|
4 |
|
Humanities/Fine Arts Elective
4
|
3 |
| Total | 14 |
| 3rd Semester | |
|
CSC
223
|
4 |
| Choose One | |
|
CSC
208
|
3 |
|
MTH
288
|
3 |
|
5MTH
264
|
4 |
|
Physical or Life Science Elective w/Lab
6
|
4 |
| Total | 15 |
| 4th Semester | |
| Choose One | |
|
CSC
205
|
3 |
|
Computer Systems
CSC
215
|
3 |
|
MTH
265
|
4 |
|
Humanities/Fine Arts Elective
4
|
3 |
|
Physical or Life Science Elective w/Lab
7
|
4 |
|
Social/Behavioral Sciences Elective
8
|
3 |
|
Technical Elective
9
|
3 - 4 |
| Total | 16-18 |
| Total credits for the Associate of Science = 60-62 | |
CSC courses used for this program may not be more than 10 years old, unless approved by the academic dean.
1 Select any HIS course listed under the social/behavioral science courses in General Education Electives. Elective should be selected with advice of a counselor or faculty advisor to meet the requirements of the transfer institution.
2 Students will come to this program with different levels of preparation. If precalculus is needed, begin with MTH 167 (or MTH 161 and MTH 162). If placed out of precalculus, begin with MTH 263 and replace the precalculus credits with two electives from footnote #3 that total five credits or more.
3 May choose from the following list: CSC 205, CSC 208, CSC 215, MTH 265, MTH 266, MTH 288, PHY 201 or any science listed on footnote #6 and #7. Students should consult a faculty advisor and their transfer institution to select appropriate courses.
4 See humanities/fine arts courses listed under General Education Electives. Students must choose courses from two of the three areas listed. Credit will not be applied if student takes two courses from the same area. Electives should be selected with advice of a counselor or academic advisor to meet requirements of the transfer institution.
5 MTH 245 may be used for this requirement if the student's transfer institution requires it.
6 Physical and life science elective must be selected from the following: BIO 101 , CHM 111, PHY 241, GOL 105, or GOL 106. Electives should be selected with advice of a counselor or academic advisor to meet the requirements of the transfer institution.
7 Physical and life science elective must be selected from the following: BIO 102, CHM 112, PHY 242, GOL 105, or GOL 106. Electives should be selected with advice of a counselor or faculty advisor to meet the requirements of the transfer institution.
8 See social/behavioral science courses listed under General Education Electives. Elective should be selected with advice of a counselor or faculty advisor to meet the requirements of the transfer institution.
9 Approved technical elective courses: PHY 201, CSC 205, EGR 121, EGR 122, EGR 270, CST 100, CST 110, MTH 265, or MTH 266. Any science listed on footnote #6 and #7.
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