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Computer Science, A.S.

Niagara County Community College · Sanborn, NY

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Program
Award
A.S.
Credential class
ceterms:AssociateDegree
Catalog edition
2026-2027 Student Catalog
Checklist type
degree-program
Description
Computer Science is a rich and broad field, but ultimately is about employing the computational power of computers to solve problems. Computer scientists work on solving problems in industries ranging from business to medical to national defense and homeland security, entertainment and more. Teaching devices to make good decisions such as a car driving itself safely in rush hour traffic falls within the area of Artificial Intelligence (AI). ChatGPT utilizes AI to formulate detailed responses and articulate answers across many domains of knowledge. Facial recognition uses deep learning algorithms to verify an individual’s identity even when the face is partially obscured, turned slightly, or changed due to age.
Identifiers
IPEDS UNITID
193946
CourseShelf checklist
CK_193946_98269d7a
CollegeTransfer.Net
Institution Transfer Profile
Source
CourseShelf publish 61

Requirements to complete

Every course or condition the catalog lists, in the catalog's order.

Program Requirements (COMP)

10 items
  1. A total of at least 63-credit hours with a minimum curriculum grade-point average of 2.0. Academic Foundations courses do not count toward the degree.
    Not resolved to a course
  2. Computer/Information Science: A minimum of 23-credit hours to include: CIS 119 - Introduction to Computer Systems CPS 120 - Computer Science I CPS 130 - Computer Science II CPS 247 - Computer Organization & Architecture CPS 250 - Data Structures ___ ___ Computer Science (CPS) or Computer Information Systems (CIS) elective (CPS or CIS course must have a number of 200 or higher) OR MAT 255 - Linear Algebra
    Not resolved to a course
  3. Natural Science & Scientific Reasoning - General Education, Lab-Based Science Sequence: A minimum of 8-credit hours to include: General Biology Sequence BIO 109 - General Biology I BIO 109L - General Biology I Lab BIO 110 - General Biology II BIO 110L - General Biology II Lab OR General Chemistry Sequence CHE 111L - General Chemistry I Lab CHE 113L - General Chemistry II Lab CHE 120 - General Chemistry I CHE 121 - General Chemistry II OR General Physics Sequence PHY 131 - General Physics I PHY 131L - General Physics I Lab PHY 132 - General Physics II PHY 132L - General Physics II Lab OR Calculus-Based Physics Sequence PHY 171 - Calculus-Based Physics and Mechanics PHY 171L - Calculus-Based Physics and Mechanics Lab PHY 172 - Calculus-Based Physics II PHY 172L - Calculus Based Physics II Lab
    Not resolved to a course
  4. Communication - Written: A minimum of 6-credit hours to include: ENG 101 - Writing I * ENG 102 - Writing II OR ENG 103 - Writing for STEM
    Not resolved to a course
  5. Mathematics & Quantitative Reasoning- General Education: A minimum of 12-credit hours to include: MAT 120 - Calculus and Analytic Geometry I MAT 121 - Calculus and Analytic Geometry II MAT 230 - Discrete Mathematics
    Not resolved to a course
  6. Communication - Oral: A minimum of 3-credit hours to include: SPE 101 - Foundations of Communication OR SPE 102 - Public Speaking OR SPE 103 - Interpersonal Communication
    Not resolved to a course
  7. General Education: A minimum of 3-credit hours to be selected from one category: Social Science (SOCS) US History & Civic Engagement (USCV) World History & Global Awareness (GLBL) World Language (WLNG)
    Not resolved to a course
  8. The Arts & Humanities - General Education elective: A minimum of 3-credit hours to be selected from: ___ ___ - Arts & Humanities General Education approved elective that satisfies both areas
    Not resolved to a course
  9. Diversity: Equity, Inclusion & Social Justice (DVRS) General Education elective: A minimum of 3-credit hours
    Not resolved to a course
  10. Health/Physical Education: A minimum of 2-credit hours.
    Not resolved to a course

Typical Program

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    First Semester

    5 items
    1. CIS 119
      Introduction to Computer Systems
      As published: “Introduction to Computer Systems 3 Cr.”
      3
    2. CPS 120
      Computer Science I 4 Cr.
      Not resolved to a course
    3. ENG 101
      Writing I
      As published: “Writing I 3 Cr.”
      3
    4. MAT 120
      Calculus and Analytic Geometry I 4 Cr.
      Not resolved to a course
    5. Social Science (SOCS) , US History & Civic Engagement (USCV) , World History & Global Awareness (GLBL) , or World Language (WLNG) General Education elective 3 Cr.
      Not resolved to a course

    Second Semester

    6 items
    1. CPS 130
      Computer Science II 4 Cr.
      Not resolved to a course
    2. ENG 102
      Writing II
      As published: “Writing II 3 Cr. OR”
      3
    3. ENG 103
      Writing for STEM
      As published: “Writing for STEM 3 Cr.”
      3
    4. MAT 121
      Calculus and Analytic Geometry II 4 Cr.
      Not resolved to a course
    5. ARTS & Humanities General Education elective 3 Cr.
      Not resolved to a course
    6. Health or Physical Education elective 2 Cr.
      Not resolved to a course

    Third Semester

    6 items
    1. CPS 247
      Computer Organization & Architecture 5 Cr.
      Not resolved to a course
    2. MAT 230
      Discrete Mathematics 4 Cr.
      Not resolved to a course
    3. Natural Science & Scientific Reasoning (NSCI) Lab-based General Education elective 4 Cr.
      Not resolved to a course
    4. SPE 101
      Foundations of Communication
      As published: “Foundations of Communication 3 Cr. OR”
      3
    5. SPE 102
      Public Speaking 3 Cr. OR
      Not resolved to a course
    6. SPE 103
      Interpersonal Communication 3 Cr.
      Not resolved to a course

    Fourth Semester

    4 items
    1. CPS 250
      Data Structures 4 Cr.
      Not resolved to a course
    2. Natural Science & Scientific Reasoning (NSCI) Lab-based General Education elective 4 Cr.
      Not resolved to a course
    3. CIS OR CPS elective (200-level required) OR MAT 255 - Linear Algebra 3 Cr. *
      Not resolved to a course
    4. Diversity: Equity, Inclusion & Social Justice (DVRS) General Education elective 3 Cr.
      Not resolved to a course

    Note

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      Scholarship Opportunities

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