Computer Science, A.S.

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The Computer Science (CS) program combines practical experience with current programming languages, together with a theoretical background in computer science. The program prepares students to transfer to a 4 year institution in Computer Science, or obtain a position in industry. The program covers instruction in the principles of computational science, computing theory, computer hardware and software design, computer development, programming and applications. Students will learn technical communication, teamwork skills to solve problems, develop professional knowledge, and skills in the computer science field. The career opportunities would include: Computer Programmers, Software Application Developers, Computer Systems Analysis, Database Administrator, Web Developer, and Computer User Support Specialist. In addition, the program offers certificates in specialized areas of study that can be earned in combination with a degree or in a stand-alone fashion separate from the degree.

Degree Requirements

Freshman Year - Fall Semester

COSC 1010 - Introduction to Computer Science I Credits: 4
ENGL 1010 - English Composition I Credits: 3
MATH 1405 - Trigonometry Credits: 3
Social Science Credits: 3
HMDV 1005 - 1st Year Success Credits: 1
Health & Human Activity Credits: 1

Subtotal: 15-17

Freshman Year - Fall Semester Notes:

In addition to ENGL 1010 , students may be required to also take ENGL 1011 (2 credits) due to placement, adding 2 additional credits to their graduation total.
MATH 1405 or higher.
Social Science Elective: ANTH 1100 , CRMJ 1001 , ECON 1010 , G&R 1050, HIST 1410 , HLED 1003 , HLED 1140 , PEPR 2130 , POLS 1200 , PSYC 1000 , PSYC 2080 , SOC 1000 , or SOC 1100 .
Health & Human Activity or Topics course (1-3 hours).

Freshman Year - Spring Semester

ENGL 2005 - Technical Writing Credits: 3
COSC 1030 - Computer Science I Credits: 4
COMM 2010 - Public Speaking Credits: 3
Computer Science Elective Credits: 3
US & Wyoming Constitution Credits: 3

Subtotal: 16

Freshman Year - Spring Semester Notes:

Computer Science elective: COSC 1350 , COSC 1360 , COSC 2350 , COSC 2360 ; IMGT 2400 , or a GEOG (GIS) course.
US & Wyoming Constitution can be fulfilled by U.S. to 1865 (HIST 1211 ), U.S. From 1865 (HIST 1221 ), Wyoming History (HIST 1251 ) or American & Wyoming Government (POLS 1000 ).

Sophomore Year - Fall Semester

MATH 2200 - Calculus I Credits: 4
STAT 2050 - Fundamentals of Statistics Credits: 4
Computer Science Elective Credits: 3
COSC 2030 - Computer Science II Credits: 4
Lab Science Credits: 4

Subtotal: 19

Sophomore Year - Fall Semester Notes:

MATH 2200 or higher.
Computer Science elective: COSC 1350 , COSC 1360 , COSC 2350 , COSC 2360 ; IMGT 2400 or a GEOG (GIS) course.
Lab Science Series I: CHEM 1020 & CHEM 1030 , or PHYS 1110 & PHYS 1120 , or PHYS 1310 & PHYS 1320 , or BIOL 1010 & (BIOL 2022 or BIOL 2023 ).

Sophomore Year - Spring Semester

MATH 2205 - Calculus II Credits: 4
COSC 2300 - Discrete Structures Credits: 3
Computer Science Elective Credits: 3
Lab Science Credits: 4

Subtotal: 14

Sophomore Year - Spring Semester Notes:

Computer Science elective: See under Sophomore Year - Fall Semester Notes.
Lab Science Series II: See under Sophomore Year - Fall Semester Notes. Take second course in series begun during previous semester.
MATH 2205 or higher.

Subtotal: 64-66