Computer Science
Associate in Science Degree Program
| Hegis Code: 5101 | Admissions: 1-800-724-0833 ext. 5018 or 5022 |
| NYSED Code: 80034 | admissions@sunyulster.edu |
Program Description
Students who complete this program earn an Associate in Science degree. This program is recommended for students who plan careers in computer science. The program provides a strong programming and theoretical background for entry into the workplace or further study at a four-year institution. It is recommended that students have finished high school Regents Mathematics Course III.
Employment Potential
This curriculum prepares graduates to transfer into baccalaureate computer science programs, but it also provides potential for employment. SUNY Ulster's core computer science courses are a JAVA sequence. Upon successful completion of the program, students have sufficient mastery of the material to become JAVA programmers.
Requirements for Program Entry
- High School diploma or equivalent
- Satisfactory placement in Entering Student Assessment
- MAT 115
Developmental Assistance Available
For students who do not meet basic reading and math requirements, or who have other learning issues, extra assistance is readily available through SUNY Ulster's Learning Center, Times Square math lab, the Writing Center, the Peer and Friend Tutor Program, and English as a Second Language (ESL) tutors.
For More Information
James J. Perry
Coordinator, Computer Science and Computer Information Systems
Office: Hardenbergh Hall, HAR 109
Phone: 800:724-0833, ext 5252 or
845:687-5252
E-mail: perryj@sunyulster.edu
| To print a copy of the Program Planning Sheet, click here. (If you need Adobe Acrobat Reader, click here to download a free copy.) |
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| Curriculum Click on the Course Number for the course description. |
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| First Semester | ||
| Course Number | Description | Credits |
| CSC 150 | Introduction to Computer Science - CS1 | 4 |
| ENG 101 | College English I | 3 |
| MAT 107 | Calculus I | 4 |
| Elective | Open Elective1 | 3 |
| Semester Credits | 14 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| CSC 201 | Data Structures - CS2 | 4 |
| ENG 102 | College English II | 3 |
| LIB 111 | Information Literacy | 1 |
| MAT 108 | Calculus II | 4 |
| MAT 206 | Discrete Mathematics | 3 |
| Elective | Social Science Elective2 | 3 |
| Semester Credits | 18 | |
| Third Semester | ||
| CSC 250 | Computer Organization and Assembler Programming | 3 |
| Elective | Computer Science or Computer Information Systems Elective | 2-3 |
| Elective | Lab Science3 | 4 |
| Elective | Mathematics Elective4 | 4 |
| Elective | Social Science Elective2 | 3 |
| Semester Credits | 16-17 | |
| Fourth Semester | ||
| CSC 260 | Theory and Practice of Object Oriented Programming | 3 |
| Elective | Computer Science or Computer Information Systems Elective | 2-3 |
| Elective | Lab Science3 | 4 |
| Elective | Social Science Elective2 | 3 |
| Elective | Humanities or Social Science Elective5 | 3 |
| Semester Credits | 15-16 | |
| Total Credits | 63-65 | |
NOTE: Through advisement, students will also fulfill General Education Requirements. |
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1. Any 100-Level or higher course that will transfer to a four-year college Computer Science program. |
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