Computer Science, AS

INDIANA COLLEGE CORE

The Indiana College Core, Technical Certificate requirements for this degree require a minimum of 30 credit hours from six areas of study.

OTHER INSTITUTIONAL REQUIREMENTS

These courses help students start and finish a degree program.

• IVYT 115 - Student Success - Information Technology CREDIT HOURS MIN: 1
• CSCI 279 - Capstone Course CREDIT HOURS MIN: 1 ^

PROGRAM SPECIFIC CORE

The Professional Technical Core courses provide a mechanism for students to advance with the technical skills required for industry while meeting the 60 credit hour AS Transfer degree threshold.

• CSCI 101 - Computer Science I CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
• CSCI 201 - Computer Science II CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
• CSCI 105 - Discrete Logic for Computers CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
• CSCI 202 - Data Structures CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
• CSCI 210 - Database Systems CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
• INFM 109 - Informatics Fundamentals CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
• SDEV 120 - Computing Logic CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
• SDEV 265 - Systems/Software Analysis and Projects CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3

TOTAL CREDITS: 60

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^ Capstone Course

This degree program carries to the Indiana Transfer Single Articulation Pathway (TSAP) designation and is fully mapped to the Indiana Computer Science - TSAP competencies.

DEGREE OUTCOMES

• Analyze a complex computing problem and to apply principles of computing and other relevant disciplines to identify solutions.
• Design, implement, and evaluate a computing-based solution to meet a given set of computing requirements in the context of the program’s discipline.
• Demonstrate competency in representation of data, fundamental data structures, algorithms, and algorithmic strategies.
• Demonstrate competency in fundamental programming concepts including functional, object-oriented, secure/defensive, event-driven, and reactive programming. 
• Demonstrate a foundational knowledge in the design, architecture, operation, and utilization of computers and digital devices.
• Recognize professional responsibilities and make informed judgments in computing practice based on legal and ethical principles.
• Function and communicate effectively as a member or leader of a team engaged in activities appropriate to the program’s discipline.
• Prepare for continuing/baccalaureate study in computer science and/or for a career in an information technology-oriented business or industry.