2023-2024 Online Catalog
Computer Science, A.S. |
Program Description
The Computer Science transfer degree program is designed for students who intend to continue their studies at a four-year college or university. This curriculum builds a solid theoretical and mathematical foundation needed to pursue advanced studies in computer science. Students will explore secure coding, testing and validation, computer architecture, operating systems, computational methods, analysis of algorithms, and the development of data structures. This course of study is supported by relevant mathematics, science, and general education courses. Computer scientists are problem solvers and need strong critical thinking skills to a variety of challenging problems and domains.
Upon successful completion of all program requirements, graduates will be able to:
- Use current techniques, skills, and tools with computer programming languages to solve real-world problems;
- Discuss the ethical and societal ramifications of software applications and computing technology;
- Design, implement, test, and evaluate complete, logical programs with documentation that meets defined specifications;
- Use written, oral, and electronic formats to effectively and professionally communicate to diverse audiences within an organization;
- Use software methods and algorithmic thinking to design technological solutions for a variety of different fields;
- Analyze various issues of diversity equity, and inclusion in the field of Computer Science.
After Union College
Graduates of this program can be employed as entry-level computer programmers, engineering assistants, computer operators, or may continue their education in the computer field at a four-year degree-granting institution.
Fall Semester
- ENG 101 - English Composition I 3 credit hours
- Social Science Gen Ed Requirement - 3 credit hours
- 4 credit hours *
- 4 credit hours
Spring Semester
- ENG 102 - English Composition II 3 credit hours
- 4 credit hours
- PHY 111 - Mechanics 3 credit hours
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AND
- PHYL 111 - Mechanics Laboratory 1 credit hour
- 4 credit hours
Fall Semester
- Humanities Gen Ed Requirement - 3 credit hours
- MAT 267 - Discrete Mathematics 3 credit hours
- 4 credit hours
- CST 226 - Introduction to Operating Systems 3 credit hours
- CST Elective 3 credit hours **
Spring Semester
- CST 202 - Systems Analysis and Design 3 credit hours
- CST 204 - Database Management Systems 3 credit hours
- CST Elective 3 credit hours **
- CST Elective 3 credit hours **
- Social Science Gen Ed Requirement - 3 credit hours
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OR
- Humanities Gen Ed Requirement - 3 credit hours
Total Program Credits: 60
* The stated sequence of courses for the Computer Science program assumes that the student is math-ready for calculus.
** Any CST course except CST 100 or CST 111 .
The following list is recommended:
CST 122 Web Application Development
CST 175 Networking Fundamentals
CST 210 Principles of Cybersecurity