Computer Science: Computer Systems option, Associate of Science
Students who successfully complete an Associate of Science degree with an emphasis in Computer Science will be able to:
- Write programs using object-oriented data structures and object-oriented design; apply procedural programming paradigms to computer programs, and identify problems and design solutions to those problems.
- Develop algorithms to solve computer related problems and use various data structures as problem-solving tools. Those data structures will include arrays, stacks, queues, linked lists, trees and hash tables.
- Be able to work effectively and communicate in a professional environment, both in writing and verbally, to solve problems within a group, a team and individually.
- Be prepared to transfer to an OUS school as a junior in the Computer Science program.
Requirements
General Education Requirement: 43
See the graduation requirements for the Associate of Science degree. OSU does not allow students to take courses in their chosen discipline to meet these requirements.
Program Requirements: 52
Students who will be pursuing the Computer Science - Computer Systems option at OSU should note that MTH 253 Series Calculus and Linear Algebra articulates to OSU as MTH 306.
First Year
Fall Term
WR 121 satisfies a general education requirement.
MTH 251 Four credits apply toward general education requirements; one credit applies toward program.
Winter Term
Spring Term
COMM 111, PE 231 and WR 122 satisfy general education requirements.
Second Year
Fall Term
PH 211 Four credits apply toward general education requirements; one credit applies toward program.
Winter Term
PH 212 Four credits apply toward general education requirements; one credit applies toward program.
Spring Term
Total Credit Hours: 95