Computer and Information Sciences: Computer Science (A.S.)
Department website: https://www.cerritos.edu/cis/
ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE
The computer science program provides basic knowledge and skills, with an emphasis on building both a theoretical framework for computer science and providing practical skills needed to apply computer science to other fields of study. The program offers a curriculum emphasizing analytical thinking, problem solving, and effective communication.
Program Student Learning Outcomes
- Student apply principles of physics to solve a variety of programming problems.
- Students describe the role of assembly language programming to modern programming.
- Students distinguish between various programming paradigms.
- Students explain the fundamentals of programming computers.
- Students recognize the organization of the motherboard and its components.
- Students use high-level mathematics to develop programming solutions.
Program Requirements
| Code Number | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Major Requirements | ||
| CIS 180 | Programming in C/C++ | 3.5 |
| CIS 280X | Object-Oriented Programming in C++ | 3.5 |
| MATH 170 | Analytic Geometry and Calculus I | 4.0 |
| MATH 190 | Analytic Geometry and Calculus II | 4.0 |
| PHYS 201 | Engineering Physics | 4.0 |
| Total Units | 19 | |
ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
Complete 60 units to include (1) the above required courses, (2) Complete the General Education requirements and electives to achieve a minimum of 60 units.