Computer Science

This degree or certificate is designed for those students interested in computer science, either as a professional concentration, or for transfer to a four-year computer science program. Upon completion of this certificate program, students will be able to name the four basic parts of computer organization and have a working knowledge of assembly language. Students will be able to describe recursion, linked lists, queues, and stacks and algorithm efficiency, as well as, procedural, functional, logic and object-oriented programing languages. Program Learning Outcomes: Upon completion of this program, students will prepare a software project to implement a single scientific, mathematical, business, or technical function.This program is designed for those students interested in computer science, either as a professional concentration, or for transfer to a four-year computer science program.

Associate in Science Program Map Certificate Program Map

PREREQUISITE COURSES	REQUIRED COURSES FOR CERTIFICATE		UNITS
CS/IS 112 or equivalent	CS/IS 165	Computer Architecture and Assembly Language	4
CS/IS 165 or equivalent	CS/IS 166	Advanced Computer Architecture and Assembly Language	3
CS/IS 135 or equivalent	CS/IS 211	Data Structure	4
CS/IS 211 or equivalent	CS/IS 212	Advanced Data Structure	3
CS/IS 112 or equivalent	CS/IS 280	Concepts of Programming Languages	3
	Select courses from the following list to complete a total of 20 units
	CS/IS 101	Introduction to Computer and Information Systems	5
	CS/IS 112	Introduction to Programming Using JAVA	3
CS/IS 135 or equivalent; MATH 15 or placement scores	CS/IS 125**	Discrete Structures for Computing	4
CS/IS 112 or equivalent	CS/IS 130*	Introduction to Algorithms	3
CS/IS 112 or equivalent	CS/IS 135	Programming in C/C++	3
CS/IS 135 or equivalent	CS/IS 137	C++ and Advanced Topics	4
CS/IS 112 or equivalent	CS/IS 139	JAVA	3
	CS/IS 172	Unix/Linux Operating System	4
	CS/IS 174	Unix/Linux System Administration	4
	CS/IS 190	Introduction to Computer Networks	3
MATH 110 or MATH 110B or placement test scores.	MATH 103E*	Calculus and Analytic Geometry I	5
MATH 103E	MATH 104E*	Calculus and Analytic Geometry II	5
MATH 104 or 104E or 104EH	MATH 107**	Linear Algebra	4
MATH 103E; MATH 104E (may be taken concurrently)	PHY 101*	Physics for Scientists and Engineers: A	5
	TOTAL UNITS REQUIRED		37

* These courses are often required by transfer institutions for computer science majors.
** Strongly recommended for professional concentration.
Courses taken more than three years before the granting of the certificate must have division chair approval.
NOTE: ADDITIONAL COURSEWORK MIGHT BE REQUIRED IF PREREQUISITES ARE NOT MET. SEE A COUNSELOR TO PREPARE A STUDENT EDUCATIONAL PLAN.

August 2021	GCC Catalog 2021-2022
Important Notice: In the event of a discrepancy between the information presented above and the online and/or print versions of the GCC Catalog, please contact a counselor or the office of Admissions and Records. For previous years requirements please see the catalog from that year.