Program: Computer Science Track, Computer Science and Technologies AA - Montgomery College

Montgomery College 2016-2017 Catalog

Apr 03, 2025

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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 CMSC 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 review consult an advisor.

First Semester

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

Second Semester

CMSC 203 - Computer Science I 4 semester hours
MATH 182 - Calculus II 4 semester hours
English foundation 3 semester hours (ENGF)
Arts or humanities distribution 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)
Elective 3 semester hours †

Fourth Semester

COMM 108 - Introduction to 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)
Elective 3 semester hours †

Total Credit Hours: 60

* ENGL 101 /ENGL 101A , if needed for ENGL 102 /ENGL 103 , or otherwise any program elective (CMSC Courses) 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.

† Program elective courses are any CMSC courses or MATH 282 or MATH 284. See department adviser 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).

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 - Introduction to Human Communication 3 semester hours (GEIR)
OR
COMM 112 - Business and Professional Speech Communication 3 semester hours (GEIR)
Arts or humanities distribution 3 semester hours (GEIR) † †

Program 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
ENGL 101 - Introduction to College Writing 3 semester hours *
MATH 182 - Calculus II 4 semester hours
Program electives 6 semester hours †

Total Credit Hours: 60

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

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

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