Computer Science Transfer Pathway AS DEGREE

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Program Requirements Guide 2021-2022

Program Overview Program Faculty Program Start Dates The Computer Science Transfer Pathway AS Mary Anderson Fall, Spring, Summer Degree is designed to provide students with [email protected] opportunities for immediate employment or for Course Sequence transfer to four-year institutions. The College Warren Sheaffer has developed articulation agreements with [email protected] The following sequence is recommended for a full-time four-year institutions to assist students with their student. Not all courses are offered each semester. transfer goals. See a Pathway Advisor for further Cheng Thao information. Students planning a career in this area First Semester [email protected] should have above average mathematic reasoning CSCI 1410 Computer Science & Info Systems. . . . 4 and communication skills. Students should exhibit Goal 1: ENGL 1711 Composition 1...... 4 qualities of patience, and preciseness and enjoy Part-time/Full-time Options Goal 4: MATH 2749 Calculus 1...... 4 working in a team environment. Some day and evening class availability. Students Goals 1-10 of the Minnesota Transfer Curriculum . . .2 may attend full-time or part-time. Total Semester Credits...... 14 Career Opportunities Second Semester Graduates of this program may choose to Program Requirements CSCI 1523 Intro to Computing and continue their education at a four-year institution Programming Concepts...... 4  Check off when completed in a Computer Science or related field. Others may CSCI 1541 Java Programming 1...... 4 elect to enter the workforce following graduation. Goal 3: PHYS 2700 General Physics 1...... 5 Graduates will find opportunities in the computer Course Cr Goal 4: MATH 2750 Calculus 2 science field in the areas of programming or OR MATH 1740 Intro to Statistics ...... 4  CSCI 1410 Computer Science & Info Systems. . . 4 database management in business, manufacturing, Total Semester Credits...... 17 government and education. With additional  CSCI 1523 Intro to Computing and education and experience, students may advance Programming Concepts...... 4 Third Semester to positions such as Database Analyst, Systems  CSCI 1524 Intro to Algorithms & Data Structures . .4 CSCI 1524 Intro to Algorithms and Data Structures. . 4 Analyst, Software Developer or Programmer-  CSCI 1533 ANSI C Language Programming . . . .2 CSCI 1533 ANSI C Language Programming Analyst.  CSCI 1541 Java Programming 1...... 4 (fall only)...... 2 CSCI 2570 Machine Architecture & Organization. . . 4  CSCI 2460 Discrete Structures of Program Outcomes Goal 1: ENGL 1712 Composition 2...... 2 Computer Science ...... 4 Goal 5: History, Social Sciences, Behavioral. . . . . 3 1. Graduates develop and implement complex  CSCI 2469 Advanced Programming Principles . . .4 Total Semester Credits...... 15 algorithms in computer-programming  CSCI 2570 Machine Architecture & Organization. . .4 languages. Fourth Semester Subtotal...... 30 2. Graduates implement complex data CSCI 2460 Discrete Structures of Computer Science structures to insure efficient program (spring only) ...... 4 General Education/MnTC Requirements Cr execution. CSCI 2469 Advanced Programming Principles (spring only) ...... 4 Refer to the Minnesota Transfer Curriculum Course List 3. Graduates utilize sound mathematical Goal 1: COMM 17XX ...... 3 for each Goal Area principles to solve complex programming Goal 6: Humanities and Fine Arts...... 3  Goal 1: Communication...... 9 problems. Total Semester Credits...... 14 ENGL 1711 Composition 1 – 4 cr 4. Graduates implement algorithms in programming languages utilizing proper ENGL 1712 Composition 2 -- 2 cr Total Program Credits ...... 60 coding conventions and appropriate COMM 17XX – 3 cr See back of this guide for Transfer Opportunities documentation standards.  Goal 3: Natural Sciences ...... 5 5. Graduates apply effective technical PHYS 2700 General Physics 1 – 5 cr Minimum Program Entry Requirements communication skills.  Goal 4: Mathematical/Logical Reasoning. . . . . 8 Students entering this program must meet MATH 2749 Calculus 1 - 4 cr the following minimum program entry MATH 2750 Calculus 2 OR requirements: MATH 1740 Introduction to Statistics - 4 cr Reading: Score of 250+ or grade  Goal 5: History, Social Science and of “C” or better in READ 0722 or Behavioral Sciences ...... 3 READ 0724 or EAPP 0900  Goal 6: Humanities and Fine Arts...... 3 Writing: Score of 250+ on Reading  Goals 1-10 of the Minnesota Transfer Curriculum. .2 Comprehension or grade of “C” or Select a minimum of 2 additional credits. better in ENGL 0922 or EAPP 0900 Students must select courses from at least six (6) Adv . Algebra & Functions: Score of 250+ Goal Areas of the Minnesota Transfer Curriculum. or grade of "C" or better in MATH 0920 General Education Requirements ...... 30 Assessment Results and Prerequisites: Students admitted into Saint Paul College Total Program Credits ...... 60 programs may need to complete additional * Please refer to specific articulation agreements to courses based on assessment results and determine the best mathematics option. course prerequisite requirements. Certain MATH, READ, and ENGL courses have Information is subject to change. additional prerequisites. This Program Requirements Guide is not a contract. TPCS

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Computer Science Transfer Pathway AS DEGREE (continued) (30 credits + 30 GenEd credits)

Transfer Opportunities Saint Paul College has a transfer articulation Computer Science Transfer Pathway AS BS Computer Science agreement between the following program and BS Computer Science post-secondary institution for the baccalaureate Bemidji State University (Bioinformatics, Computer Information, Human Interaction) degree program listed below. For more BS Computer Science Winona State University information please go to saintpaul.edu/Transfer. Minnesota State University, Moorhead BS Computer Science BS Computer Science Southwest Minnesota State University BA Individualized Studies BS Computer Science Metropolitan State University St. Cloud State University

The below chart illustrates the courses required for completion of this degree.

Introductory

CSCI 1410 Computer Science & Information Systems

Intermediate

CSCI 1523 Intro to Computing CSCI 1541 and Programming Java Programming 1 Concepts

Advanced

CSCI 1533 CSCI 1524 CSCI 2570 CSCI 2469 CSCI 2460 ANSI C Language Intro to Algorithms and Machine Architecture Advanced Programming Discrete Structures Programming Data Structures & Organization Principles of Comp Science