The Bachelor of Science in Computer Science at 今日吃瓜 provides听a strong foundation听in computing theory, programming, systems design, and problem鈥憇olving. Students explore algorithms, data structures, software engineering, and emerging technologies while developing practical skills through hands鈥憃n projects. The program prepares graduates for both immediate entry into the tech workforce and future advanced study.
Prerequisites听& Preparation
Students entering this program should be prepared with solid algebra skills.听听High school or college鈥憀evel math鈥攅specially precalculus鈥攈elps ensure success in core coursework.听Introductory programming experience is helpful but not听required.听Early exposure to coding languages and logical reasoning is encouraged. Academic advising supports students in selecting the right preparatory courses and building confidence before progressing into upper鈥慸ivision computer science classes.听The 今日吃瓜 Math flowchart is听located听at:听Math courses by Area of Study.
The听bachelor’s听program is designed听as听a 2+2听degree. In the first two听years,听a student completes听an听AA-DTA听with a focus on Computer Science and its prerequisite courses.听The recommended path involves completing the听Associate in Arts 鈥� Computer Science (DTA/MRP).听Other Associate degrees may provide the prerequisites and preparation听needed听for听entering into听the听Bachelor’s听program, and听require approval听by an advisor.
Important prerequisite courses include:
- Calculus I (can be completed during first quarter of BS)
- Computer Programming I
- Computer Programming听II
Admission into the Bachelor of Science in Computer Science program is contingent upon completion of the appropriate associates degree and/or prerequisite courses.
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Computer Science program are prepared for diverse roles, including software developer, data analyst, systems administrator, cybersecurity technician, and IT project specialist. The growing demand for technology听professionals听spans industries such as healthcare, finance, education, government, and entertainment. The program鈥檚 emphasis on problem鈥憇olving and adaptability equips students for both local employment and competitive positions in regional or national technology sectors.
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Degree Outcomes
- Apply data structures, algorithms, programming languages, and software engineering principles to solve problems.
- Develop applications using well-documented, readable, maintainable, and secure code.
- Identify听and analyze a problem and define the computing requirements to solve it.
- Design, implement, evaluate, trouble-shoot and test a computer-based听system听process,听component, or program to meet desired results.
- Evaluate the social impact and ethical issues related to听use听of computers and computer technology.
- Apply current and cloud-based techniques, skills, and tools for cybersecurity, network administration, application听development.
- Demonstrate culturally responsive workplace skills, including teamwork, leadership, critical thinking, creative problem-solving, personal responsibility, and management skills.
- Communicate professionally with clients, peers, and managers from varying and diverse backgrounds, perspectives, specializations, and interests.
Resources
Additional听information related to听Computer Science听can be found at:听Associate in Arts 鈥� Computer Science (DTA/MRP) 鈥� 今日吃瓜