Computer Science Transfer

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Associate in Science

Bedford Campus - Day

Program Description:

The Computer Science Transfer Associate in Science degree program provides the technical and general education courses necessary for transfer to bachelor’s degree programs in computer science or related disciplines. Programming knowledge and training in problem solving and analysis is stressed. This program qualifies for MassTransfer, which guarantees credit transfer to Massachusetts state colleges and the University of Massachusetts.

A considerable amount of hands-on computer experience is incorporated into the curriculum. Academic advisors work closely with students to assist them with course planning in accordance with their intended baccalaureate major and transfer institution.

Career and Transfer Outlook:

Career opportunities are open to students who transfer to a baccalaureate degree-granting institution and complete a bachelor’s degree. Upon completion of a baccalaureate degree, students in computer science qualify for positions such as: software engineer, programmer, applications programmer, systems programmer, systems analyst, computer engineer, and quality assurance engineer.

Helpful Hints:

Students should plan on taking mathematics courses immediately and continue taking math courses until all math requirements are fulfilled. Students who have not had any prior computer programming experience must take Introduction to Computer Science (CSC 101) prior to taking Programming I (CSC 151). Students who place into or below MAT 080 on the college placement tests are encouraged to take Exploring Technology (ITC 100).

Program Outcomes:

Graduates of the Computer Science Transfer program are prepared to:

Apply fundamental concepts of programming languages and software development to solve a diverse array of problems and recognize these concepts in different languages;
Communicate clearly, accurately and succinctly through written and verbal means;
Work effectively with others to design, develop, evaluate and present solutions to business and software engineering problems;
Analyze a problem, gather appropriate data, and use logic to solve, predict and analyze results for relevance, accuracy and consistency;
Recognize solution patterns of common problems and apply them to new challenges

Required Courses

CSC 151 - Programming I 4
CSC 156 - Linux Fundamentals 3
CSC 201 - Computer Organization/Assembly Language 3
CSC 252 - Programming II 4
CSC 253 - Programming III 3
CSC 257 - Data Structures 3
MAT 185 - Precalculus I For Engineering and Science 4 ♦
MAT 190 - Precalculus II 3
MAT 290 - Calculus I For Engineering and Science 4
MAT 291 - Calculus II For Engineering and Science 4
Laboratory Science Elective * 4 ♦
Laboratory Science Elective * 4
ENG 101 - English Composition I 3 ♦
ENG 102 - English Composition II: An Introduction To Literature 3 ♦
Behavioral Science Elective 3 ♦
Social Science Elective 3 ♦
Behavioral or Social Science Elective 3
Humanities Elective 3 ♦
Humanities Elective 3
Humanities Elective 3

Total Credits: 67

*Laboratory Science needs to be sequential. Students must take PHY 171 and PHY 172, or CHE 151 and CHE 152, or BIO 131 and BIO 132.
♦ Fulfills the Core Curriculum

Special Requirement for Computer Science Transfer: MAT 060, MAT 065, MAT 070, MAT 075, MAT 077 and MAT 080 will not satisfy any requirements in this program. It is essential for students to work closely with their academic advisor for proper course sequencing. Additional coursework may be required based on college placement testing.