Program: Computer Science Area of Concentration, Computer Science and Technologies AA: 107 - Montgomery College

Montgomery College 2023-2024 Catalog

Mar 14, 2025

: 107

This degree is designed for students who plan to transfer to a four-year degree program in computer science or for students in mathematics, science, or technical areas who wish to acquire skills in computer software development for scientific and technical applications. The courses in the program provide an academic core of the theoretical concepts of computer science combined with the fundamentals of structured design and development techniques for computer programming.

Because of the academic level of this area of concentration, students are expected to demonstrate college-level skills in English, mathematics, and elementary programming.

Not all CMSC courses transfer to all institutions. Please consult an advisor or the transfer institution before selecting elective courses. This program can be completed either on campus or online.

General Education Course Selections

Click here to view the Foundation/Distribution Courses for selection to fulfill the General Education course requirements.

Suggested Course Sequence

Students should complete the required English and Math foundation courses within the first 24 credit hours. All students should review the Program Advising Guide and consult an advisor.

First Semester

ENGL 101 - Introduction to College Writing 3 semester hours *
MATH 181 - Calculus I 4 semester hours (MATF)
CMSC 140 - Introduction to Programming 3 semester hours
Arts Distribution 3 semester hours (ARTD)
Behavioral and Social Sciences Distribution 3 semester hours (BSSD) **

Second Semester

English Foundation 3 semester hours (ENGF)
CMSC 203 - Computer Science I 4 semester hours
MATH 182 - Calculus II 4 semester hours
Art or Humanities Distribution (ARTD or HUMD) or Health Course (HLTH) 3 semester hours (GEIR) † †

Third Semester

CMSC 204 - Computer Science II 4 semester hours
Humanities Distribution 3 semester hours (HUMD)
Natural Sciences Distribution with Lab 4 semester hours (NSLD)
Program Elective 3 semester hours †

Fourth Semester

COMM 108 - Foundations of Human Communication 3 semester hours (GEIR)
OR
COMM 112 - Business and Professional Speech Communication 3 semester hours (GEIR)
CMSC 207 - Introduction to Discrete Structures 4 semester hours
Behavioral and Social Sciences Distribution 3 semester hours (BSSD) **
Natural Sciences Distribution 3 semester hours (NSND)
Program Elective 3 semester hours †

Total Credit Hours: 60

* ENGL 101 /ENGL 101A , if needed for ENGL 102 /ENGL 103 , or elective. Please consult an advisor or transfer institution for assistance with course selection.

** Behavioral and Social Science Distribution (BSSD) courses must come from different disciplines.

† Program elective courses are any CMSC or DATA course, 200 level World language course, MATH 117 , MATH 165 , MATH 280 , MATH 282 , MATH 284 . See department advisor for elective or equivalent course substitution if appropriate. Not all CMSC courses transfer to all institutions. Please consult an advisor or the transfer institution before selecting program elective courses.

† † Please consult an advisor or the transfer institution before selecting General Education institutional requirements (GEIR).

AA and AS programs require one global and cultural perspectives (GCP) General Education course.

This program can be completed either on campus or online.

Program Outline / Degree Requirements

General Education Requirements

Foundation Courses

English Foundation 3 semester hours (ENGF)
MATH 181 - Calculus I 4 semester hours (MATF)

Distribution Courses

Arts Distribution 3 semester hours (ARTD)
Behavioral and Social Sciences Distribution 3 semester hours (BSSD) **
Behavioral and Social Sciences Distribution 3 semester hours (BSSD) **
Humanities Distribution 3 semester hours (HUMD)
Natural Science Distribution with Lab 4 semester hours (NSLD)
Natural Sciences Distribution 3 semester hours (NSND)

General Education Institutional Requirements

COMM 108 - Foundations of Human Communication 3 semester hours (GEIR)
OR
COMM 112 - Business and Professional Speech Communication 3 semester hours (GEIR)
General Education Arts or Humanities (ARTD or HUMD) or Health Course (HLTH) 3 semester hours (GEIR) † †

Program Requirements

ENGL 101 - Introduction to College Writing 3 semester hours *

Area of Concentration Requirements

CMSC 140 - Introduction to Programming 3 semester hours
CMSC 203 - Computer Science I 4 semester hours
CMSC 204 - Computer Science II 4 semester hours
CMSC 207 - Introduction to Discrete Structures 4 semester hours
MATH 182 - Calculus II 4 semester hours
Program Electives 6 semester hours †

Total Credit Hours: 60

* ENGL 101 /ENGL 101A , if needed for ENGL 102 /ENGL 103 , or elective. Please consult an advisor or transfer institution for assistance with course selection.

** Behavioral and Social Science Distribution (BSSD) courses must come from different disciplines.

† Program elective courses are any CMSC or DATA course, 200 World language course, MATH 117 , MATH 165 , MATH 280 , MATH 282 , MATH 284 . See department advisor for elective or equivalent course substitution if appropriate. Not all CMSC courses transfer to all institutions. Please consult an advisor or the transfer institution before selecting program elective courses.

† † Please consult an advisor or the transfer institution before selecting General Education institutional requirements (GEIR).

AA and AS programs require one global and cultural perspectives (GCP) General Education course.

This program can be completed either on campus or online.

Program Outcomes

Upon completion of this program, a student will be able to:

Apply logical skills and mathematical concepts to analyze, design and implement computer algorithms and programs.
Demonstrate proficiency in a high level programming language.
Demonstrate proficiency in current design techniques, i.e. Object Oriented Design.