Oct 31, 2024  
2022-2023 College Catalog 
    
2022-2023 College Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Science, Specialization in Computer Science (880-01) Associate of Science Degree for Students Attending Part-Time


Purpose: This degree is designed to prepare students to transfer into a bachelor’s degree program in computer science. The curriculum emphasizes the study of science, mathematics, and the use of computing in a scientific setting. This degree provides the basic skill set required for further specialization at the university level. Depending on the university, students will have the opportunity to select a field of study including software engineering, bioinformatics, cyber security, or basic research.

Course Offerings: Courses in this program are offered at the Hampton and Historic Triangle Campuses in the daytime, evenings, and online.

Special Notes: Students will not be able to enroll in computer science classes without a “C” or better in MTH 161 /MTH 162 .

For more information, contact the Science, Engineering and Technology Division at (757) 825-8298 or stemoffice@tncc.edu.

Semester Total Credits 7


Spring I


Semester Total Credits 7


Semester Total Credits 8


Semester Total Credits 8


Summer II


Semester Total Credits 3


Semester Total Credits 7


Semester Total Credits 7


Semester total Credits 6/7


Semester total Credits 7


Total Minimum Credits 60/61


When selecting transfer courses, student should consult the catalog of their intended transfer institution and major.

*NOTE: CHM 101 does not satisfy credits for this program.

Program Information (STEM)


For additional information about this program visit the Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics webpage, stop by room 321 Hastings Hall, phone 757-825-2898, or email stemoffice@vpcc.edu