Montgomery College 2015-2016 Catalog 
    
    Mar 29, 2024  
Montgomery College 2015-2016 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Computer Science, Computer Science and Technologies AA


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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 track, students are expected to demonstrate college-level skills in English, mathematics, and elementary programming.

Not all CS courses transfer to all institutions. Please consult an advisor or the transfer institution before selecting elective courses.

General Education Course Selections


Click here to view the Foundation/Distribution Courses  for selection to fulfill the General Education Course Requirements.

Suggested Course Sequence


All students should consult an advisor.

First Semester


Second Semester


Third Semester


  • 4 semester hours
  • Humanities distribution 3 semester hours (HUMD)
  • Natural sciences distribution with lab 4 semester hours (NSLD)
  • Elective 3 semester hours

Fourth Semester


  • 4 semester hours
  • Arts or humanities distribution 3 semester hours (ARTD or HUMD)
  • Behavioral and social sciences distribution 3 semester hours (BSSD)**
  • Natural sciences distribution 3 semester hours (NSND)
  • Elective 2 semester hours

Total Credit Hours: 60


* ENGL 101 /ENGL 101A  ,  if needed for ENGL 102 /ENGL 103 , or otherwise any program elective or MATH 282  or MATH 284 . Please consult an advisor or transfer institution for assistance with course selection.

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

See department adviser for elective or equivalent course substitution if appropriate. Not all CMSC courses transfer to all institutions. Please consult an adviser or the transfer institution before selecting elective courses.

 

 

 

Program Outline / Degree Requirements


Foundation Courses


  • 4 semester hours (MATF)
  • English Foundation 3 semester hours (ENGF)
  • Health foundation 1 semester hour (HLTF)
  • Speech foundation 3 semester hours (SPCF)

Distribution Courses


  • Arts distribution 3 semester hours  (ARTD)
  • Arts or humanities distribution 3 semester hours  (ARTD or HUMD)
  • Behavioral and social sciences distribution 6 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)

Program Requirements


Total Credit Hours: 60


* ENGL 101 /ENGL 101A  ,  if needed for ENGL 102 /ENGL 103 , or otherwise any program elective or MATH 282  or MATH 284 . Please consult an advisor or transfer institution for assistance with course selection.

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

See department adviser for elective or equivalent course substitution if appropriate. Not all CMSC courses transfer to all institutions. Please consult an adviser or the transfer institution before selecting elective courses.

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

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