Computer Science, A.S.

Associate of Science in Computer Science This Associate Degree Program is designed to encourage A.S. Degree graduates to enter into our B.S. Degree Program in Computer Science, and related programs in Computer Engineering, Telecommunications, or Applied Sciences. The program integrates seamlessly with our B.S. Degree Program in Computer Science and serves as its foundation. The A.S. Degree in Computer Science is awarded to students who successfully complete the first two years sixty (60) credits of the B.S. Degree requirements in Computer Science. These requirements include:

A.S. in Computer Science
HEGIS Code: 5103.00
CIP Code: 11.0701

Fixed/Required Core

Total Credits: 12

Flexible Core

World Cultures and Global Issues

ANTH 201 - The Nature of Culture 3 Credits
ENGL 212 - World Literature: The Evolving Canon 3 Credits

U.S. Experience in its Diversity

HIST 200 - The Growth and Development of the U.S.A. 3 Credits

Creative Expressions

ART 100 - Introduction to World Art 3 Credits
MUS 100 - Introduction to World Music 3 Credits

Individual and Society

ECON 100 - Survey of Economics 3 Credits
ECON 212 - Introduction to Macroeconomics 3 Credits
ECON 213 - Introduction to Microeconomics 3 Credits
PA 103 - Introduction to Public Service and Administration 3 Credits
PA 150 - Introduction to Criminal Law 3 Credits
SSC 101 - Culture, Society, and Social Change 3 Credits
SOC 101 - Introduction to Sociology 3 Credits

Scientific World

BIO 211 - Biotechnology and Society 3 Credits

Total Credits: 18

Major Requirements

CS 151 - Introduction to Computing 3 Credits
CS 241 - Discrete Structures 3 Credits
CS 244 - Object Oriented Programming and Design 3 Credits
CS 246 - Data Structures and Algorithms 3 Credits
CS 265 - UNIX Systems Programming 3 Credits
CS 281 - Data Systems 3 Credits
MTH 151 - Pre-Calculus 4 Credits
MTH 202 - Calculus I 4 Credits
MTH 203 - Calculus II 4 Credits
PHY 211 - University Physics I 4 Credits

Computing Facilities

The Medgar Evers College Research and Computing Facility, used by students and faculty, consists of several advanced microcomputer labs utilizing Microsoft Windows 2000, Windows XP, UNIX, Macintosh based machines, and the campus Local Area Network. The LAN provides campus computers with high- speed communications and a gateway to other CUNY computer resources and the Internet. There are twenty-one (21) computer labs supporting over 400 machines with support for various academic applications. Selected labs contain computerized projection-based systems for instructor-led courses.

The advanced computing lab, in the Department of Physical, Environmental and Computer Sciences, serves as an instruction and problem-solving lab for Linux systems research, education and practice. The graphics workstations in this lab enable faculty and students to use advanced data visualization techniques, including Computer-Aided Design (CAD) software, Image Definition Language (IDL), Advanced Visualization System (AVS), MATLAB, and IRAF. Additionally, the Medgar Evers College Computing Center interfaces with the City University Computing Center, one of the nation’s most powerful university computer installations.

Total Credits: 30

Grand Total Credits: 60

The AS in Computer Science received a waiver to specify particular courses students must take in some areas of the Common Core.