Computer Science

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Computer Science is the study of programming, data storage and retrieval, computing machinery and the interaction with people. Graphics, artificial intelligence, robotics and expert systems are some of the products of computer science. 

The Computer Science department offers two Associate of Science (AS) degree options designed to assist students planning to transfer to Oregon State University (OSU), a Computer Science: Applied Computer Science option and a Computer Science: Computer Systems option. Courses that meet Computer Science requirements at OSU are included in this section. The Computer Science emphasis, Associate of Science degree program provides students with the first two years of a four-year degree program. Students interested in transferring to OSU are strongly encouraged to enroll in the Degree Partnership Program (DPP) and work with an OSU advisor before transferring. 

Students interested in a general transfer degree to transfer to an institution other than OSU, should follow the guidelines for the AAOT and take the Computer Science courses that will transfer to the student's selected college or university. Students should work with an advisor from the college/university they plan to transfer to to be sure the appropriate courses are being taken at LBCC. 

Program Requirements

The Associate of Science degree program is designed to be completed in two years. This assumes, that entering students are prepared to take CS 160 Orientation to Computer Science, WR 121 English Composition and either MTH 111 College Algebra or MTH 251 Differential Calculus. If this is not the case, the student should allow extra time to complete the degree.

Facilities

Students in the Computer Science program will spend considerable time in the computer lab working on networked microcomputers. The lab is well-equipped with modern hardware and software. Students have access to networked personal computers for completing assignments.