Associate of Science Transfer (AST) Computer Science
Program Description
The Computer Science program is designed to provide students with a quality education that motivates students to reach their full potential through computer programming, and computer logic skills necessary for transfer, career success, and lifelong learning.
The Associate of Science, Computer Science (AST-CS) follows Oregon state Major Transfer Maps (MTMs), which represent a streamlined path for students transferring from an Oregon community college to an Oregon university, who know which major/bachelor’s degree program they want to pursue. In contrast to other statewide transfer tools that prioritize university general education requirements (i.e. AAOT and ASOT), MTMs specify clear course-taking paths necessary for on-track progress towards a specific major/bachelor’s degree, with a guarantee of transfer from any Oregon community college to any Oregon public university. For more information see Major Transfer Maps: Memoranda of Understanding.
Program Outcomes
Students who complete the Computer Science AST will have the knowledge, skills, and abilities to:
- Acquire new information and adapt to changes in the computer technology field
- Apply a logical and systematic approach to solve problems
- Use written, oral, and visual interpersonal skills to communicate with individuals or small groups
- Design and implement computer software applications
- Evaluate and compare different algorithms applicable to a given task
Career Considerations
Computer science knowledge is built upon a foundation that allows graduates to explore a wide range of career possibilities. Popular computer science careers include programming and software development, computer hardware innovation and development, testing mathematical algorithms, managing the technological infrastructure of an organization, and digital security.
Program Course Requirements
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| First Term | Credits | |
| AI 120 | Intro to AI 2 | 4 |
| CS 160 | Orientation-Computer Science | 4 |
| MTH 111Z | Precalculus I Functions (or higher) | 4 |
| WR 121Z | Composition I | 4 |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Second Term | ||
| CS 161 | Computer Science I | 4 |
| MTH 112Z | Precalculus II Trigonometry | 4 |
| MTH 231 | Elem Discrete Math I | 4 |
| WR 227Z or WR 122Z |
Technical Writing 3 or Composition II |
4 |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Third Term | ||
| ART 206 | History of Western Art III 1 | 4 |
| CIS 275 | Intro to Database Mgmt Sys I 2 | 4 |
| CS 162 | Computer Science II | 4 |
| MTH 232 | Elem Discrete Math II | 4 |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Second Year | ||
| First Term | ||
| CIS 195 | Authoring for the Web I 2 | 4 |
| CS 260 | Data Structures | 4 |
| MTH 251 | Calculus I | 5 |
| PH 211 | General Physics w-Calculus I 4 | 5 |
| Credits | 18 | |
| Second Term | ||
| COM 218Z | Interpersonal Communication 1 | 4 |
| HST 202 | History of United States II 1 | 3 |
| MTH 252 | Calculus II | 4 |
| PH 212 | General Physics w-Calculus II 4 | 5 |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Third Term | ||
| COM 111Z | Public Speaking | 4 |
| CS 205 | Syst Programming Architecture | 4 |
| PH 213 | General Physics w-Calculus III 4 | 5 |
| SOC 206 | Social Problems-Issues 1 | 3 |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Total Minimum Credits | 98 | |
- 1
Arts & Letters and Social Science courses can be swapped with other approved courses, however one must have a cultural literacy component. See advisor for a list of course options.
- 2
These are recommended Computer Science specific electives
- 3
Students who transfer to EOU/SOU/WOU must take WR122Z. Students who transfer to OSU/PSU/UO must take WR227Z.
- 4
Choose one (1) sequence: (BI 211, 212, 213) or (CH 221, 222, 223) or (PH 211, 212, 213).
Advising Notes
- Oregon colleges may have different preferences, please meet with your advisor to determine the right path for you.
- Faculty Advisor: John Blackwood, 541-440-7686, John.Blackwood@umpqua.edu
- Faculty Advisor: Vincent Yip, 541-440-7886, Vincent.Yip@umpqua.edu
- All courses must be completed with a grade of "C" or better, a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.00 is required at the time the AST is awarded. Many CS programs have competitive admission processes, minimum GPA and grades may not be high enough to guarantee admission into any transfer institution.
- If students vary from the suggested sequence, then prerequisites and term availability must be watched closely because class time conflicts may arise, and/or desired courses may not be available.