Computer Science, Associate of Science
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Are you good in math and science and want to know how computer systems work? Have you ever wondered how computers store data, or how artificial intelligence helps find Internet information faster or makes games better or how computers have changed society? Would you like to learn how to write your own programs and applications?
San Jacinto College’s Associate of Science (AS) in Computer Science may be the right program for you! It is designed to prepare graduates for transfer to universities to complete computer information system or computer science bachelor’s degrees.
Students also may seek an occupational certificate, certificate of technology, or an Associate of Applied Science(AAS) in Application Programming.
Other computer-related areas of study include Website Applications Development, Desktop Support and Microsoft Networking, Cisco Networking, and Information Technology Security.
Some of the programming courses will be accepted for transfer to certain schools, but please check with an educational planner for more details on course transferability.
Career Opportunities
- Artificial Intelligence
- Computer Architecture & Engineering
- Database Management Systems
- Graphics Systems
- Human-Computer Interaction
- Operating Systems & Networking
- Programming Systems
- Scientific Computing
- Security
Earning Potential
Software developer (applications) - $105,1601
Software developer (systems software) - $105,3331
Database administrator - $79,2661
Computer hardware engineer - $110,0211
Computer systems analyst - $98,6281
Web developer - $70,1801
Information security analyst - $101,3381
Computer programmer - $81,0141
Computer and information systems managers - $157,2261
| 1 | Source: www.texaswages.com 2017 annual median salaries, Gulf Coast region |
The Associate of Science (AS) degree is designed for students who plan to transfer to a four-year or upper-level college or university and major in mathematics, one of the sciences (biology, chemistry, geology, physics, biotechnology, or related field), engineering, or computer science. For more information, students may refer to the Core Curriculum and Field of Study sections of the catalog. The AS degree differs from an Associate of Arts (AA) degree in the amount or level of mathematics and science required for degree completion. The College requires a minimum of 12 hours of mathematics, 12 hours in science, or 12 hours in computer sciences beyond the core requirement for the degree. Please note the Field of Study AS degree options contain state-required courses recommended for the degree.
Students seeking an AS degree should take science courses designed for majors rather than courses for non-majors. Science courses designed for allied health students are not intended for academic transfer toward a science major.
Students choosing to pursue an AS degree should select from among life science, physical science, computer science, or mathematics. However, courses designed for non-majors (BIOL 1308 Biology for Non-Science Majors I (lecture)/BIOL 1108 Biology for Non-Science Majors I (lab), BIOL 1309 Biology for Non-Science Majors II (lecture)/BIOL 1109 Biology for Non-Science Majors II (lab), CHEM 1305 Introductory Chemistry I (lecture)/CHEM 1105 Introductory Chemistry I (lab), and GEOL 1301 Earth Science (lecture)/GEOL 1101 Earth Science (lab) do not apply to an AS degree. The College recommends these courses for the AA degrees.
All Campuses
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| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Transfer Path | ||
| COSC 1336 & COSC 1337 | Programming Fundamentals I and Programming Fundamentals II | 6 |
| Select six credits of the following: | 6 | |
| Programming Fundamentals III | ||
| Computer Organization | ||
| Calculus I | ||
| Calculus II | ||
| University Physics I (lecture) and University Physics I (lab) | ||
| University Physics II (lecture) and University Physics II (lab) | ||
| Total Credits | 12 | |
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Institutional Option | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Learning Framework | ||
| Learning Framework | ||
Academic elective (if successfully completed GUST 0305) | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Business Computer Applications | ||
| Integrated Software Applications I | ||
Academic elective (if student passes the computer literacy exam) | ||
| Communications | ||
| Select two of the following: | 6 | |
| Composition I (required) | ||
| Composition II | ||
| Technical and Business Writing | ||
| Mathematics | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| College Algebra | ||
| Plane Trigonometry | ||
| Mathematics for Business and Social Sciences 1 | ||
| Calculus for Business and Social Sciences 1 | ||
| Contemporary Mathematics (Quantitative Reasoning) 1 | ||
| Elementary Statistical Methods (Statistics) | ||
| Linear Algebra | ||
| Differential Equations | ||
| Pre-Calculus Math | ||
| Calculus I | ||
| Calculus II | ||
| Life and Physical Sciences (Natural Science) | ||
| Select two of the following: 2 | 6 | |
| Stars and Galaxies (lecture) | ||
| The Solar System (lecture) | ||
| Biology for Science Majors I (lecture) | ||
| Biology for Science Majors II (lecture) | ||
| General Botany | ||
| General Zoology (lecture) | ||
| General Chemistry I (lecture) | ||
| General Chemistry II (lecture) | ||
| Historical Geology (lecture) | ||
| Environmental Science (lecture) | ||
| College Physics I (lecture) | ||
| College Physics II (lecture) | ||
| University Physics I (lecture) | ||
| University Physics II (lecture) | ||
| Language, Philosophy, and Culture (Humanities) | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| British Literature I | ||
| British Literature II | ||
| American Literature I | ||
| American Literature II | ||
| World Literature I | ||
| World Literature II | ||
| Forms of Literature: Literature and Film | ||
| Mexican American Literature | ||
| Human Geography | ||
| World Civilization I | ||
| World Civilization II | ||
| Introduction to the Humanities I | ||
| Introduction to Philosophy | ||
| Introduction to Ethics | ||
| Creative Arts (Fine Arts) | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Art Appreciation | ||
| Art History I (Prehistoric to the 14th century) | ||
| Art History II (14th century to the present) | ||
| Dance Appreciation | ||
| Introduction to Theater | ||
| Introduction to Cinema: Film Appreciation I | ||
| Music Appreciation | ||
| Music Literature | ||
| American Music | ||
| American History | ||
| Select two of the following: | 6 | |
| United States History I | ||
| United States History II | ||
| Texas History | ||
| Mexican American History I | ||
| Mexican American History II | ||
| Government/Political Science | ||
| Select two of the following: | 6 | |
| Federal Government (Federal Constitution and Topics) 3 | ||
| Texas Government (Texas Constitution and Topics) 3 | ||
| Social and Behavioral Sciences | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Introduction to Archaeology | ||
| General Anthropology | ||
| Cultural Anthropology | ||
| Principles of Macroeconomics | ||
| Principles of Microeconomics | ||
| World Regional Geography | ||
| Introduction to Political Science | ||
| Western Civilization I | ||
| Western Civilization II | ||
| General Psychology | ||
| Introduction to Sociology | ||
| Minority Studies | ||
| Component Area Option | ||
| Select two of the following: 4 | 6 | |
| Introduction to Speech Communication | ||
| Public Speaking | ||
| Interpersonal Communication | ||
| Business and Professional Speech | ||
| Introduction to Physical Fitness and Wellness | ||
| Beginning Chinese I | ||
| Beginning Chinese II | ||
| Beginning French I | ||
| Beginning French II | ||
| Beginning German I | ||
| Beginning German II | ||
| Beginning American Sign Language I | ||
| Beginning American Sign Language II | ||
| Beginning Spanish I | ||
| Beginning Spanish II | ||
| Total Credits | 48 | |
| 1 | MATH 1324 Mathematics for Business and Social Sciences, MATH 1325 Calculus for Business and Social Sciences, and MATH 1332 Contemporary Mathematics (Quantitative Reasoning) are not recommended for students pursuing mathematics or science. |
| 2 | Students must be simultaneously co-enrolled in the co-requisite science lab. |
| 3 | Students who have taken GOVT 2301 or GOVT 2302 , but not both, should check with an educational planner on how to complete the 6 SCH. |
| 4 | 2 SCH in this option include the labs for science courses. |
Other courses that may be used in this component may include any Core Curriculum course that has not been used to fulfill a previous component.
If a student successfully completes San Jacinto College’s 42-hour Core Curriculum, that block of courses must be substituted for the receiving institution’s core curriculum. A student may not be required to take additional core curriculum courses to meet the requirements of the core. Students who transfer without completing the Core Curriculum shall receive academic credit in the core curriculum of the receiving institution for each of the courses that the student has successfully completed in the San Jacinto College Core Curriculum.
Students should plan Core Curriculum courses that would meet baccalaureate degree requirements at the four-year institution.
If you do not see your transfer school, please follow the Plan of Study. For more information, contact an Admissions Advisor. Please speak to an advisor at San Jacinto College and the transfer institution to ensure this Transfer Plan is accurate and complete.
Computer Science
Transfer Plans
UH Main - Computer Science, BSUniversity of Houston - Main CampusFull Time
UH Main - Computer Science MAP
For college-ready students seeking a Computer Sciences AS at San Jacinto College, transferring to UHM seeking a BS in UH Main - Computer Science.
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Plan of Study Grid 2018 Fall Term 1 Credits BCIS 1305 Business Computer Applications 3 COSC 1336 Programming Fundamentals I 3 ENGL 1301 Composition I 3 MATH 2413 Calculus I 4 PSYC 1300 Learning Framework 3 Credits 16 Spring Term 1 ARTS 1303 Art History I (Prehistoric to the 14th century) 3 COSC 1337 Programming Fundamentals II 3 ENGL 1302 Composition II 3 HIST 1301 United States History I 3 MATH 2414 Calculus II 4 Credits 16 Fall Term 2 COSC 2336 Programming Fundamentals III 3 GOVT 2305 Federal Government (Federal Constitution and Topics) 3 PHIL 1301 Introduction to Philosophy 3 PHYS 2125 University Physics I (lab) 1 PHYS 2325 University Physics I (lecture) 3 SOCI 1301 Introduction to Sociology 3 Credits 16 Spring Term 2 COSC 2325 Computer Organization 3 GOVT 2306 Texas Government (Texas Constitution and Topics) 3 HIST 1302 United States History II 3 PHYS 2126 University Physics II (lab) 1 PHYS 2326 University Physics II (lecture) 3 Credits 13 Total Credits 61 UH Main - Computer Science, BSUniversity of Houston - Main CampusPart Time
UH Main - Computer Science MAP
For college-ready students seeking a Computer Sciences AS at San Jacinto College, transferring to UHM seeking a BS in UH Main - Computer Science.
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Plan of Study Grid 2018 Fall Term 1 Credits COSC 1336 Programming Fundamentals I 3 ENGL 1301 Composition I 3 PSYC 1300 Learning Framework 3 Credits 9 Spring Term 1 COSC 1337 Programming Fundamentals II 3 ENGL 1302 Composition II 3 MATH 2413 Calculus I 4 Credits 10 Fall Term 2 ARTS 1303 Art History I (Prehistoric to the 14th century) 3 COSC 2336 Programming Fundamentals III 3 MATH 2414 Calculus II 4 Credits 10 Spring Term 2 BCIS 1305 Business Computer Applications 3 COSC 2325 Computer Organization 3 PHYS 2125 University Physics I (lab) 1 PHYS 2325 University Physics I (lecture) 3 Credits 10 Fall Term 3 GOVT 2305 Federal Government (Federal Constitution and Topics) 3 HIST 1301 United States History I 3 PHYS 2126 University Physics II (lab) 1 PHYS 2326 University Physics II (lecture) 3 Credits 10 Spring Term 3 GOVT 2306 Texas Government (Texas Constitution and Topics) 3 HIST 1302 United States History II 3 PHIL 1301 Introduction to Philosophy 3 SOCI 1301 Introduction to Sociology 3 Credits 12 Total Credits 61 UHCL - Computer Science, BSUniversity of Houston - Clear LakeFull Time
UHCL - Computer Science MAP
For college-ready students seeking a Computer Sciences AS at San Jacinto College, transferring to UHCL seeking a BS in UHCL - Computer Science.
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Plan of Study Grid 2018 Fall Term 1 Credits COSC 1336 Programming Fundamentals I 3 ENGL 1301 Composition I 3 PSYC 1300 Learning Framework 3 Credits 9 Spring Term 1 COSC 1337 Programming Fundamentals II 3 ENGL 1302 Composition II 3 MATH 2413 Calculus I 4 Credits 10 Fall Term 2 ARTS 1303 Art History I (Prehistoric to the 14th century) 3 COSC 2336 Programming Fundamentals III 3 MATH 2414 Calculus II 4 Credits 10 Spring Term 2 BCIS 1305 Business Computer Applications 3 COSC 2325 Computer Organization 3 PHYS 2125 University Physics I (lab) 1 PHYS 2325 University Physics I (lecture) 3 Credits 10 Fall Term 3 GOVT 2305 Federal Government (Federal Constitution and Topics) 3 HIST 1301 United States History I 3 PHYS 2126 University Physics II (lab) 1 PHYS 2326 University Physics II (lecture) 3 Credits 10 Spring Term 3 GOVT 2306 Texas Government (Texas Constitution and Topics) 3 HIST 1302 United States History II 3 PHIL 1301 Introduction to Philosophy 3 SOCI 1301 Introduction to Sociology 3 Credits 12 Total Credits 61 UHCL - Computer Science, BSUniversity of Houston - Clear LakePart Time
UHCL - Computer Science MAP
For college-ready students seeking a Computer Sciences AS at San Jacinto College, transferring to UHCL seeking a BS in UHCL - Computer Science.
Available at
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Plan of Study Grid 2018 Fall Term 1 Credits COSC 1336 Programming Fundamentals I 3 ENGL 1301 Composition I 3 PSYC 1300 Learning Framework 3 Credits 9 Spring Term 1 COSC 1337 Programming Fundamentals II 3 ENGL 1302 Composition II 3 MATH 2413 Calculus I 4 Credits 10 Fall Term 2 ARTS 1303 Art History I (Prehistoric to the 14th century) 3 COSC 2336 Programming Fundamentals III 3 MATH 2414 Calculus II 4 Credits 10 Spring Term 2 BCIS 1305 Business Computer Applications 3 COSC 2325 Computer Organization 3 PHYS 2125 University Physics I (lab) 1 PHYS 2325 University Physics I (lecture) 3 Credits 10 Fall Term 3 GOVT 2305 Federal Government (Federal Constitution and Topics) 3 HIST 1301 United States History I 3 PHYS 2126 University Physics II (lab) 1 PHYS 2326 University Physics II (lecture) 3 Credits 10 Spring Term 3 GOVT 2306 Texas Government (Texas Constitution and Topics) 3 HIST 1302 United States History II 3 PHIL 1301 Introduction to Philosophy 3 SOCI 1301 Introduction to Sociology 3 Credits 12 Total Credits 61
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