Associate of Science - Information and Computer Science
Degree Description
The Information and Computer Science (ICS) curriculum prepares
students for a broad range of computer opportunities in industry as well as in
graduate studies. ICS students choose one or more specialty areas from among
these four options: Computer Science, Software Engineering, Data Management, or
Networking and Security. Depending on their chosen specialty area, ICS graduates
are well prepared for these industry positions: Web programmer, applications
programmer, systems analyst, information technology (IT) project manager,
database analyst, or network analyst.
Program Competencies:
- Apply problem-solving and critical-thinking skills and use popular computer technologies in producing technology solutions.
- Communicate effectively, ethically, and professionally in a team environment.
-
ICS/CS and ICS/SE students: Design and implement elegant programs that utilize
data structures and operating systems concepts.
- ICS/NT students: Explain computer networking and security concepts and
demonstrate proficiency in use of popular computer networking and security
technologies.
- ICS/DM students: Design and implement elegant data management solutions.
The ICS Department works with Park’s Career Development Center
in helping to place students in computer internship positions. The ICS
Department actively encourages students to work in such internship positions and
considers internships to be an integral part of the ICS curriculum.
REQUIREMENTS FOR:
A.S. MAJOR – 29-30 HOURS, 2.0 GPA
CORE CURRICULUM.......................................24
cr.
|
CA 103 |
Public Speaking |
3 cr. |
| CS 140 |
Introduction to Computer Science |
3 cr. |
| CS 151 |
Introduction to Programming |
3 cr. |
| CS 208 |
Discrete Mathematics |
3 cr. |
| CS 219 |
Programming Fundamentals |
3 cr. |
|
IS 205 |
Managing Information Systems |
3 cr. |
| MA
120 |
Basic Concepts of Statistics |
3 cr. |
| MA 135 |
College Algebra |
3 cr. |
Select two courses from this list:..................................... (5-6
crs.)
|
AC 201 |
Principles of Accounting I
|
3 cr. |
|
CS 220 |
Computer Architecture |
3 cr. |
|
CS 225 |
Programming Concepts |
3 cr. |
|
MA 141 |
College Trigonometry |
3 cr. |
|
MA 210 |
Calculus & Analytic Geometry I |
3 cr. |
|
MA 211 |
Calculus & Analytic Geometry II |
3 cr. |
|
MA 221 |
Calculus & Analytic Geometry for Majors I |
5 cr. |
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