Computer Science
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Computer Science is the study of the theory and implementation of computation. Unlike Electrical and Computer Engineering, Computer Science deals mainly with the design, development, and application of software systems. Major areas of study within Computer Science include machine learning, artificial intelligence, computer systems and networks, security, database systems, human computer interaction, computer vision and graphics, numerical analysis, programming languages, software engineering, bioinformatics and the theory of computation itself.
The Computer Science department offers two Associate of Science (AS) degree options designed to assist students planning to transfer to either Oregon State University (OSU) or Western Oregon University (WOU) -- the Computer Science: Applied Computer Science option and the 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 or WOU are strongly encouraged to enroll in the Degree Partnership Program (DPP) and work with an advisor at their chosen university before transferring.
Students interested in a general transfer degree to transfer to an institution other than OSU or WOU, 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 (2) years. This assumes the following:
- For the Computer Science: Applied Computer Science option, entering students are prepared to take CS 160 Orientation to Computer Science, WR 121 English Composition, and MTH 111 College Algebra.
- For the Computer Science: Computer Systems option: entering students are prepared to take CS 160 Orientation to Computer Science, WR 121 English Composition, and MTH 111 College Algebra.
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. Students have access to networked personal computers for completing assignments.