Science, Specialization in Computer Science (880-01) Associate of Science Degree

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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.

Part-Time Program Sequence

Fall I

ENG 111 - College Composition I (3 credits)
CSC 200 - Introduction to Computer Science (3 credits)
SDV 100 - College Success Skills (1 credit)
MTH 263 - Calculus I (Replaces MTH 173) (4 credits)
— xx3 - Social Science (3 credits)
must include three-credit history course

Semester Total Credits 14

Spring I

ENG 112 - College Composition II (3 credits)
CSC 201 - Computer Science I (4 credits)
— xx3 - Social Science (3 credits)
— xx2 - Wellness (2 credits)
MTH 264 - Calculus II (Replaces MTH 174) (4 credits)

Semester Total Credits 16

Fall II

CSC 202 - Computer Science II (4 credits)
— xx3 - Humanities (3 credits)
select from literature, religion, art, music, or philosophy
— xx3 - Social Science (3 credits)
MTH 245 - Statistics I (Replaces MTH 240) (3 credits)
Laboratory Science-I select 4 credits from the following:
BIO 101 - General Biology I (4 credits)
BIO 141 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I (4 credits)
BIO 170 - Biotechnology Methods (1 credit)
CHM 111 - General Chemistry I (4 credits)
CHM 241 - Organic Chemistry I (3 credits)
GOL 105 - Physical Geology (4 credits)
GOL 111 - Oceanography I (4 credits)
PHY 201 - General College Physics I (4 credits)
PHY 241 - University Physics I (4 credits)

Semester Total Credits 17

Spring II

CSC 205 - Computer Organization (3 credits)
— xx3 - Humanities (3 credits)
select from literature, religion, art, music, or philosophy
— x34 - STEM Elective (3/4 credits)
select from biology, chemistry, computer science, geology, physics, mathematics, cybersecurity, geographical information systems, mechatronics, or aircraft systems
Laboratory Science-II select 4 credits from the following:
BIO 256 - General Genetics (4 credits)
BIO 270 - General Ecology (4 credits)
BIO 102 - General Biology II (4 credits)
BIO 142 - Human Anatomy and Physiology II (4 credits)
BIO 150 - Introductory Microbiology (4 credits)
CHM 112 - General Chemistry II (4 credits)
CHM 242 - Organic Chemistry II (3 credits)
GOL 106 - Historical Geology (4 credits)
GOL 112 - Oceanography II (4 credits)
PHY 202 - General College Physics II (4 credits)
PHY 242 - University Physics II (4 credits)

Semester Total Credits 13/14

Total Minimum Credits 60/61

In selecting transfer courses, students should consult the catalog of their intended transfer institution and major.

*NOTE: CHM 101 -CHM 102 and PHY 101 -PHY 102 do not satisfy credits for this program.

Program Information (SET)

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