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 students should 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) - $107,4061
Database administrator - $100,6221
Computer hardware engineer - $113,7581
Computer systems analyst - $115,3271
Web developer - $67,5511
Information security analyst - $114,0971
Computer programmer - $105,6211
Computer and information systems managers - $154,0941
| 1 | Source: texaswages.com, median salary Gulf Coast region, 2020 |
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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 the following areas of study: Natural Science, Computer Science, Engineering, or Mathematics. Courses designed for non-majors do not apply to an AS degree:
- 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 Sciences for Non-Science Majors I (lecture)/GEOL 1101 Earth Sciences for Non-Science Majors I (lab).
The College recommends these courses for the AA degrees.
Plan of Study (Degree Plan)
2COSCI
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Transfer Path | ||
| 18 total semester credit hours (SCH), including: | ||
| COSC 1436 | Programming Fundamentals I | 4 |
| COSC 1437 | Programming Fundamentals II | 4 |
| Select at least six SCH from 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) | ||
| The remaining hours will be selected to meet the student's specific transfer institution requirements. | 4 | |
| Total Credits | 18 | |
Core Curriculum
Core Curriculum: 42 SCH of Core courses including EDUC 1100 Learning Framework/PSYC 1100 Learning Framework.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Communication (010) | ||
| Select two of the following courses for 6 SCH: | 6 | |
| Composition I | ||
| Composition II | ||
| Technical and Business Writing | ||
| Mathematics (020) | ||
| If you select a 4 SCH MATH course, the overflow hour may be accounted for in the Component Area Option of the Core or in the Transfer Path. | ||
| Select one of the following courses for 3 SCH: | 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 (030) | ||
| Labs for the sciences courses may be accounted for in the Component Area Option. | ||
| Select two of the following courses for 6 SCH: 2 | 6 | |
| Biology for Science Majors I (lecture) | ||
| Biology for Science Majors II (lecture) | ||
| Biology for Non-Science Majors I (lecture) 3 | ||
| Biology for Non-Science Majors II (lecture) 3 | ||
| Anatomy and Physiology I (Lecture) 4 | ||
| Anatomy and Physiology II (Lecture) 4 | ||
| Introductory Chemistry I (lecture) 3 | ||
| General Chemistry I (lecture) | ||
| General Chemistry II (lecture) | ||
| Earth Sciences for Non-Science Majors I (lecture) 3 | ||
| Physical Geology (lecture) | ||
| Historical Geology (lecture) | ||
| College Physics I (lecture) | ||
| College Physics II (lecture) | ||
| University Physics I (lecture) | ||
| University Physics II (lecture) | ||
| Language, Philosophy and Culture (Humanities) (040) | ||
| Select one of the following courses for 3 SCH: | 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) (050) | ||
| Select one of the following courses for 3 SCH: | 3 | |
| Art Appreciation | ||
| Art History I (Prehistoric to the 14th century) | ||
| Art History II (14th century to the present) | ||
| World Dance | ||
| Dance Appreciation | ||
| Introduction to Theater | ||
| Introduction to Cinema: Film Appreciation I | ||
| Music Appreciation | ||
| Music Literature | ||
| American Music | ||
| American History (060) | ||
| Select two of the following courses for 6 SCH: | 6 | |
| United States History I | ||
| United States History II | ||
| Texas History | ||
| Mexican American History I | ||
| Mexican American History II | ||
| African American History I | ||
| African American History II | ||
| Government/Political Science (070) | ||
| Select two of the following courses for 6 SCH: | 6 | |
| Federal Government (Federal Constitution and Topics) 5 | ||
| Texas Government (Texas Constitution and Topics) 5 | ||
| Social and Behavioral Sciences (080) | ||
| Select one of the following courses for 3 SCH: | 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 (090) | ||
| The following courses as well as courses not previously used from the other eight areas of the Core may be used to fulfill the Component Area Option requirement. | ||
| Select from the following courses for 6 SCH: | 6 | |
| Biology for Science Majors I (lab) | ||
| Biology for Science Majors II (lab) | ||
| Biology for Non-Science Majors I (lab) | ||
| Biology for Non-Science Majors II (lab) | ||
| Anatomy and Physiology I (Lab) | ||
| Anatomy and Physiology II (Lab) | ||
| Introductory Chemistry I (lab) | ||
| General Chemistry I (lab) | ||
| General Chemistry II (lab) | ||
| Beginning Chinese I | ||
| Beginning Chinese II | ||
| Learning Framework | ||
or PSYC 1100 | Learning Framework | |
| Beginning French I | ||
| Beginning French II | ||
| Earth Sciences for Non-Science Majors I (lab) | ||
| Physical Geology (lab) | ||
| Historical Geology (lab) | ||
| Beginning German I | ||
| Beginning German II | ||
| Federal and Texas Constitutions | ||
| Introduction to Physical Fitness and Wellness | ||
| College Physics I (lab) | ||
| College Physics II (lab) | ||
| University Physics I (lab) | ||
| University Physics II (lab) | ||
| Beginning American Sign Language I | ||
| Beginning American Sign Language II | ||
| Beginning Spanish I | ||
| Beginning Spanish II | ||
| Introduction to Speech Communication | ||
| Public Speaking | ||
| Interpersonal Communication | ||
| Business and Professional Speech | ||
| Total Credits | 42 | |
| 1 | MATH 1324 Mathematics for Business and Social Sciences, MATH 1325 Calculus for Business and Social Sciences, and MATH 1332 Contemporary Mathematics (Quantitative Reasoning) do not meet the requirements for students pursuing mathematics or science. |
| 2 | Students must be simultaneously co-enrolled in the co-requisite science lab. |
| 3 | BIOL 1308 Biology for Non-Science Majors I (lecture), BIOL 1309 Biology for Non-Science Majors II (lecture) and CHEM 1305 Introductory Chemistry I (lecture), and GEOL 1301 Earth Sciences for Non-Science Majors I (lecture) do not meet the requirements for science majors. |
| 4 | BIOL 2301 Anatomy and Physiology I (Lecture) and BIOL 2302 Anatomy and Physiology II (Lecture) are designed for allied health majors and not for academic transfer as science majors. |
| 5 | 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. |
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. The receiving institution may not require a student 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 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.
Plan of Study Grid First Year First Term Credits PSYC 1100 or EDUC 1100Learning Framework or Learning Framework1 ENGL 1301 Composition I 3 PHED 1164 Introduction to Physical Fitness and Wellness 1 1 COSC 1436 Programming Fundamentals I 4 MATH 2413 Calculus I 2 4 HIST 1301 United States History I 3 Credits 16 Second Term ENGL 1302 Composition II 3 COSC 1437 Programming Fundamentals II 4 MATH 2414 Calculus II 4 PHYS 2325
& PHYS 2125University Physics I (lecture)
and University Physics I (lab)4 Credits 15 Second Year First Term COSC 2436 Programming Fundamentals III 4 PHYS 2326
& PHYS 2126University Physics II (lecture)
and University Physics II (lab)4 HIST 1302 United States History II 3 GOVT 2305 Federal Government (Federal Constitution and Topics) 3 Credits 14 Second Term MATH 2318 Linear Algebra 3 3 SOCI 1301 Introduction to Sociology 3 GOVT 2306 Texas Government (Texas Constitution and Topics) 3 ARTS 1301 Art Appreciation 3 PHIL 1301 Introduction to Philosophy 3 Credits 15 Total Credits 60 1 Students who are required to complete a prerequisite for MATH 2413 Calculus I do not need to take PHED 1164 Introduction to Physical Fitness and Wellness, which does not transfer to UH Main. Students may wish to complete MATH 2305 Discrete Mathematics, a 3 SCH course that will transfer to UH Main, instead of taking PHED 1164 Introduction to Physical Fitness and Wellness.
2 To take MATH 2413 Calculus I, students must successfully complete either the prerequisite course MATH 2412 Pre-Calculus Math or placement by testing. Students who test and place out of only MATH 1314 College Algebra will need to take MATH 2412 Pre-Calculus Math during their first term. Students who place out of both MATH 1314 College Algebra and MATH 2412 Pre-Calculus Math may start with MATH 2413 Calculus I as indicated on this MAP. Once students complete MATH 2413 Calculus I, they may then take MATH 2414 Calculus II followed by MATH 2318 Linear Algebra.
3 Students may also be interested in taking COSC 2325 Computer Organization, which will help them understand the upper-level course work more fully; however, COSC 2325 Computer Organization does not transfer to UH Main.
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.
Plan of Study Grid First Year First Term Credits EDUC 1100 or PSYC 1100Learning Framework or Learning Framework1 ENGL 1301 Composition I 3 PHED 1164 Introduction to Physical Fitness and Wellness 1 1 COSC 1436 Programming Fundamentals I 4 Credits 9 Second Term MATH 2413 Calculus I 2 4 ENGL 1302 Composition II 3 COSC 1437 Programming Fundamentals II 4 Credits 11 Second Year First Term MATH 2414 Calculus II 4 PHYS 2325
& PHYS 2125University Physics I (lecture)
and University Physics I (lab)4 HIST 1301 United States History I 3 Credits 11 Second Term COSC 2436 Programming Fundamentals III 4 PHYS 2326
& PHYS 2126University Physics II (lecture)
and University Physics II (lab)4 HIST 1302 United States History II 3 Credits 11 Third Year First Term GOVT 2305 Federal Government (Federal Constitution and Topics) 3 MATH 2318 Linear Algebra 3 3 SOCI 1301 Introduction to Sociology 3 Credits 9 Second Term GOVT 2306 Texas Government (Texas Constitution and Topics) 3 ARTS 1301 Art Appreciation 3 PHIL 1301 Introduction to Philosophy 3 Credits 9 Total Credits 60 1 Students who are required to complete a prerequisite for MATH 2413 Calculus I do not need to take PHED 1164 Introduction to Physical Fitness and Wellness, which does not transfer to UH Main. Students may wish to complete MATH 2305 Discrete Mathematics a 3 SCH course that will transfer to UH Main, instead of taking PHED 1164 Introduction to Physical Fitness and Wellness.
2 To take MATH 2413 Calculus I, students must successfully complete either the prerequisite course MATH 2412 Pre-Calculus Math or placement by testing. Students who test and place out of only MATH 1314 College Algebra will need to take MATH 2412 Pre-Calculus Math during their first term. Students who place out of both MATH 1314 College Algebra and MATH 2412 Pre-Calculus Math may start with MATH 2413 Calculus I as indicated on this MAP. Once students complete MATH 2413 Calculus I, they may then take MATH 2414 Calculus II followed by MATH 2318 Linear Algebra.
3 Students may also be interested in taking COSC 2325 Computer Organization, which will help them understand the upper-level course work more fully; however, COSC 2325 Computer Organization does not transfer to UH Main.
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.
Plan of Study Grid First Year First Term Credits EDUC 1100 or PSYC 1100Learning Framework or Learning Framework1 ENGL 1301 Composition I 3 PHED 1164 Introduction to Physical Fitness and Wellness 1 1 COSC 1436 Programming Fundamentals I 4 MATH 2413 Calculus I 2 4 HIST 1301 United States History I 3 Credits 16 Second Term ENGL 1302 Composition II 3 COSC 1437 Programming Fundamentals II 4 MATH 2414 Calculus II 4 PHYS 2325
& PHYS 2125University Physics I (lecture)
and University Physics I (lab)4 Credits 15 Second Year First Term COSC 2436 Programming Fundamentals III 4 PHYS 2326
& PHYS 2126University Physics II (lecture)
and University Physics II (lab)4 HIST 1302 United States History II 3 GOVT 2305 Federal Government (Federal Constitution and Topics) 3 Credits 14 Second Term MATH 2318 Linear Algebra 3 3 SOCI 1301 Introduction to Sociology 3 GOVT 2306 Texas Government (Texas Constitution and Topics) 3 ARTS 1301 Art Appreciation 3 PHIL 1301 Introduction to Philosophy 3 Credits 15 Total Credits 60 1 Students who are required to complete a prerequisite for MATH 2413 Calculus I do not need to take PHED 1164 Introduction to Physical Fitness and Wellness, which does not transfer to UHCL. Students may wish to complete MATH 2305 Discrete Mathematics, a 3 SCH course that will transfer to UHCL, instead of taking PHED 1164 Introduction to Physical Fitness and Wellness.
2 To take MATH 2413 Calculus I, students must successfully complete either the prerequisite course MATH 2412 Pre-Calculus Math or placement by testing. Students who test and place out of only MATH 1314 College Algebra will need to take MATH 2412 Pre-Calculus Math during their first term. Students who place out of both MATH 1314 College Algebra and MATH 2412 Pre-Calculus Math may start with MATH 2413 Calculus I as indicated on this map. Once students complete MATH 2413 Calculus I, they may then take MATH 2414 Calculus II followed by MATH 2318 Linear Algebra.
3 Students may also be interested in taking COSC 2325 Computer Organization, which will help them understand the upper-level course work more fully; however, COSC 2325 Computer Organization does not transfer to UHCL.
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.
Plan of Study Grid First Year First Term Credits EDUC 1100 or PSYC 1100Learning Framework or Learning Framework1 ENGL 1301 Composition I 3 PHED 1164 Introduction to Physical Fitness and Wellness 1 1 COSC 1436 Programming Fundamentals I 4 Credits 9 Second Term MATH 2413 Calculus I 2 4 ENGL 1302 Composition II 3 COSC 1437 Programming Fundamentals II 4 Credits 11 Second Year First Term MATH 2414 Calculus II 4 PHYS 2325
& PHYS 2125University Physics I (lecture)
and University Physics I (lab)4 HIST 1301 United States History I 3 Credits 11 Second Term COSC 2436 Programming Fundamentals III 4 PHYS 2326
& PHYS 2126University Physics II (lecture)
and University Physics II (lab)4 HIST 1302 United States History II 3 Credits 11 Third Year First Term GOVT 2305 Federal Government (Federal Constitution and Topics) 3 MATH 2318 Linear Algebra 3 3 SOCI 1301 Introduction to Sociology 3 Credits 9 Second Term GOVT 2306 Texas Government (Texas Constitution and Topics) 3 ARTS 1301 Art Appreciation 3 PHIL 1301 Introduction to Philosophy 3 Credits 9 Total Credits 60 1 Students who are required to complete a prerequisite for Math 2413 Calculus I do not need to take PHED 1164 Introduction to Physical Fitness and Wellness, which does not transfer to UHCL. Students may wish to complete MATH 2305 Discrete Mathematics, a 3 SCH course that will transfer to UHCL, instead of taking PHED 1164 Introduction to Physical Fitness and Wellness.
2 To take MATH 2413 Calculus I, students must successfully complete either the prerequisite course MATH 2412 Pre-Calculus Math or placement by testing. Students who test and place out of only MATH 1314 College Algebra will need to take MATH 2412 Pre-Calculus Math during their first term. Students who place out of both MATH 1314 College Algebra and MATH 2412 Pre-Calculus Math may start with MATH 2413 Calculus I as indicated on this map. Once students complete MATH 2413 Calculus I, they may then take MATH 2414 Calculus II followed by MATH 2318 Linear Algebra.
3 Students may also be interested in taking COSC 2325 Computer Organization, which will help them understand the upper-level course work more fully; however, COSC 2325 Computer Organization does not transfer to UHCL.
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