Computer Science A.S.
HEGIS Code 5101
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment in the Computer Science field is expected to grow faster than average through the year 2010. Jobs should be plentiful in data processing service firms, software houses, and computer consulting businesses. These types of establishments are part of computer services which are projected to be the fastest growing industry. The number of entry level positions available in this field continues to exceed the number of qualified persons to fill them.
The curriculum for this program is designed primarily for transfer to a bachelor's degree program; however, skills learned can be applied directly to some positions in the computer science field. Transfer articulation agreements have been established with SUNY Oswego, SUNY Empire State College, and the Rochester Institute of Technology. Many technical innovations within the computer industry have advanced computing technologies and sophisticated new languages and programming tools which continually redefine employment possibilities. Employment titles may include software engineer, computer theorist, computer scientist, and computer engineer.
THE PROGRAM
This program is designed to prepare the student for transfer to a college or university offering a baccalaureate program in computer science or mathematics. This program is for students who are interested in computers and their applications and have an aptitude for mathematics and science. Students who are enrolled in this program attend hands-on laboratories associated with most computer courses.
Students entering this program are required to purchase or lease a professional microcomputer system for home use. Computers are an integral part of all course instruction within the Computer Science program. Computer specifications are available from this page (in Adobe Acrobat PDF format) or upon request.
Applicants are strongly encouraged to have three to four years of high school mathematics and three years of science.
All degree requirements and courses listed are effective Fall of 2007 and are subject to change.
| Credit Hours | |
|---|---|
| Computer Science Requirements (13 Credit Hours): | |
| CIS 116: Introductory Programming or CIS 126: Intermediate Programming-FORTRAN |
3 |
| CIS 216: Advanced Programming | 4 |
| CIS 225: Assembly Language | 3 |
| CIS 250: Data Structures | 3 |
| Liberal Arts Requirements (34-35 Credit Hours): | |
| ENG 101: Research and Composition | 3 |
| ENG 102: Literature and Composition | 3 |
| Humanities Elective | 3 |
| Social Science Electives | 6 |
| Mathematics Electives* | 11-12 |
| Laboratory Science** | 8 |
| Program Electives*** | 6 |
| Free Electives | 10 |
| Physical Education | 2 |
| TOTAL | 65-66 |
* Mathematics courses to be selected in consultation with student's advisor and to include at least two semesters of MTH 221: Calculus 1 and MTH 222: Calculus 2.
** PHY 131: General Physics 1 and PHY 132: General Physics 2 are recommended.
*** Program electives to be selected from Computer Science course offerings (CIS 212 or higher).
The curricula offered by the College require certain Liberal Arts core courses in the area of Humanities, Social Sciences, and Science or Mathematics. The following indicates areas of study acceptable in meeting these requirements.
| Humanities: | American Sign Language, Art, English, Journalism, Modern Languages, Music, Philosophy, Speech, and Theater Arts. |
| Social Sciences: | Anthropology, Economics, Geography, History, Political Science, Psychology, and Sociology |
| Science and Mathematics: | Biology, Chemistry, Geology, Physics, Science, and Mathematics |
FOR MORE INFORMATION
For further information regarding this program, please contact any of the following faculty:
Jack N. Donato, Assistant Professor of Computer Science
(315) 786-2455 jdonato@sunyjefferson.edu
C.J. Jackson, Assistant Professor of Computer Science
(315) 786-2429 cjackson@sunyjefferson.edu
For application and admissions information please contact:
admissions@sunyjefferson.edu
Admissions Office (315) 786-2277
(or Toll Free 1-888-435-6522. Ask for Admissions.)
Jefferson Community College
1220 Coffeen St.
Watertown, NY 13601-1897
www.sunyjefferson.edu