The Associate in Science in Computer Science for Transfer (A.S.-T Computer Science) prepares students to transfer into the CSU system. Please consult a counselor regarding specific course requirements for your transfer institution. Completion of the Associate in Science in Computer Science for Transfer (A.S.-T Computer Science) also provides guaranteed admission with junior status to the CSU system, although does not guarantee acceptance to a specific campus or major. See Associate Degrees for Transfer for a list of additional requirements for all Associate in Arts for Transfer (A.A.-T) and Associate in Science for Transfer (A.S.-T) degrees.

Upon completion of the A.S.-T in Computer Science (A.S.-T Computer Science), students will be well- versed in the use of standard computer control structures to solve problems and develop algorithms. They will have developed skills in writing programs that utilize functions as a method of program organization and control. Additional areas of emphasis will include objects, object-oriented programming, data structures, and abstract data types. Computer science students will also obtain knowledge of computer architecture and organization. The Computer Science curriculum also requires the student to have significant skills in mathematics and the applications of those skills to real world problem solving.

NOTE: Completion of IGETC is recommended for the general education portion of this degree. For those planning to meet the CSU admission requirement an Oral Communication course, IGETC 1C, must be included.

Learning Outcome(s):

1. Students will know how to use computer science software.