Computer Science - CS3, AS (Field of Study)

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The Computer Science Field of Study is designed for students who plan to major in Computer Science and transfer to a public Texas four-year college or university. Students will gain an Associate of Science degree and will be able to transfer the set of major courses as a block to any university in Texas as long as they complete all of the courses with a grade of “C” or better.

First Semester

COSC 1436Ω - Programming Fundamentals I Credits: 4
MATH 2413 - Calculus I with Analytic Geometry Credits: 4 ♦
Communication Credits: 3♦
SBS/HIST/GOVT Credits: 3♦
Elective Credits: 1

Total: 15 SCH

Second Semester

COSC 1437Ω - Programming Fundamentals II Credits: 4
MATH 2414 - Calculus II with Analytic Geometry Credits: 4
Communication Credits: 3♦
LPC Language, Philosophy, and Culture Credits: 3♦
SBS/HIST/GOVT PS Credits: 3♦

Total: 17 SCH

Third Semester

COSC 2425Ω - Computer Organization Credits: 4
PHYS 2425Ω - University Physics I Credits: 4 ♦
SBS/HIST/GOVT PS Credits: 3♦
Oral Communication Credits: 3♦

Total: 14 SCH

Fourth Semester

COSC 2436Ω - Programming Fundamentals III Credits: 4
PHYS 2426Ω - University Physics II Credits: 4 ♦
SBS/HIST/GOVT PS Credits: 3♦
Creative Arts Credits: 3♦

Total: 14 SCH

Total Semester Credit Hours for the Computer Science Field of Study = 60

Contact: Roberta McClure 832.556.4015, rmcclure@lee.edu or Jim Dobberstine 281.425.6354, jdobberstine@lee.edu for specific degree information.

Note: Please note that MATH 2413 is a prerequisite for the Physics series. Students should plan their coursework accordingly.

COSC 1336/COSC 1436 and COSC1337/COSC 1437 are preparatory and sequential in nature; however, not all courses are required for the Computer Science major at all universities, but may apply to general degree requirements.
1. COSC 1336/COSC 1436 is not part of the Computer Science major requirements at The University of Texas at Austin, University of Texas at Arlington, University of Texas at Dallas, and Texas A&M University.
2. COSC 1337/COSC 1437 is not part of the Computer Science major requirements at The University of Texas at Austin. Preparatory courses such as COSC 1336/COSC 1436 and COSC 1337/COSC 1437 will assist students who need additional background but do not apply toward the Computer Science major requirements.
COSC 2325/COSC 2425 is not part of the Computer Science major requirements at the University of Texas at Austin or Texas A&M University, but may be applied to general degree requirements.
It is recommended that students complete the Math sequence, Physics sequence, and Computer Science sequence at the same institution to reduce the likelihood of potential gaps in the curriculum.

♦ Core curriculum course.