Computer Science AS-T Degree
College of the Desert
Key Information
Campus location
Palm Desert, USA
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
2 - 2 years
Pace
Full time
Tuition fees
USD 325 / per credit *
Application deadline
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Earliest start date
Jul 2024
* *not including additional fees
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Introduction
The Associate in Science in Computer Science for Transfer, also called Computer Science AS-T Degree, is designed to prepare students for a seamless transfer with junior status to a CSU campus in a program or major in Computer Science for completion of a baccalaureate degree. Students completing this Computer Science AS-T degree are guaranteed admission to the CSU system, but not to a particular campus or major.
Major Graduates of the Computer Science AS-T will have the skills in computer programming required for transfer to a four-year college. This degree program prepares students for transfer to four-year colleges for further study in Computer Science, as well as related areas such as Computer Engineering. The curriculum includes instruction in the fundamentals of problem solving and analysis, programming, data structures, and architecture. Additional requirements include Calculus, Physics and Discrete Mathematics. Students who complete the two-year Associate in Science degree program are encouraged to continue their education and earn a Bachelor’s degree. College of the Desert has transfer agreements with many of the California State Universities and University of California campuses. Students who are interested in transferring after completion of the two-year degree program should consult the “Transfer Information” section of the catalog and discuss their plans with their program advisor or counselor. Four-year universities may have additional or different course requirements for completion of lower division. Students need to check the particular institution for their requirements.
Admissions
Curriculum
Course Code | Title | Units |
Required Core Courses | ||
CS 007A | Computer Science I | 4 |
CS 007B | Computer Science II | 3 |
CS 008 | Computer Architecture and Organization | 3 |
MATH 015 | Discrete Mathematics for Computers | 4 |
MATH 001A | Calculus | 4 |
MATH 001B | Calculus | 4 |
PH 003A | Engineering Physics | 4 |
PH 003B | Engineering Physics | 4 |
Required Subtotal | 30 | |
IGETC Pattern 1 | 37 | |
Total units that may be double-counted | (7) | |
DEGREE TOTAL | 60 |
1 | Units for the major may be double counted for IGETC only (not CSU GE), confer with Counselor. |
Program Outcome
Upon completion of this program, students will be able to:
- Solve problems and conduct experiments in basic computer science and physics.
- Solve mathematical problems using discrete math and calculus.
- Create and program algorithmic solutions to solve problems.