Computer Science
Award: Associate of Science Degree
Major: Computer Science
Additional Program Information: https://www.brcc.edu/explore-programs/computer-science/
The Associate of Science in Computer Science prepares students with core knowledge and skills needed for entry into baccalaureate schools in computer science. Possible occupations for graduates are software development, network analysis, software security, and database design.
This program supports the Transfer Virginia common curriculum in Computer Science. The list of recommended transfer majors that fall under this award is not exclusive, and students should carefully consider the requirements to their intended four-year institution to determine if the A.S. Computer Science provides the most appropriate plan of study. Students are strongly encouraged to consult an academic advisor and review transfer options using the Transfer Virginia Portal at https://www.transfervirginia.org/. Many four-year institution specific guides are available that specify the appropriate elective choices for particular majors and pathways.
Nearly all four-year colleges and universities in Virginia, as well as some private institutions in the state, abide by the Virginia State Policy on Transfer. The policy states that students who complete the Blue Ridge Community College A.S. Computer Science will have met all lower division general education requirements at participating institutions. The policy does not guarantee admission to these institutions, nor does it imply that each individual community college course will transfer. A copy of the Virginia State Policy on Transfer and additional information on articulation agreements with Virginia four-year colleges and universities is available in the Transfer Advising Center.
The degree sequencing shown below assumes an initial placement for MTH 263 (Calculus I). Students who do not have credit for MTH 161/MTH 162 or MTH 167 should work with an advisor to determine the prerequisite coursework needed given their mathematics background.
Curriculum
| First Semester | Credit Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| CSC 221 | Introduction to Problem Solving and Programming | 3 |
| ENG 111 | College Composition I | 3 |
| MTH 263 | Calculus I | 4 |
| SDV | Student Development | 1 |
| Science with Laboratory Electives | 4 | |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| CSC 222 | Object-Oriented Programming | 4 |
| ENG 112 | College Composition II | 3 |
| Select one of the following: | 3-4 | |
| Calculus II | ||
| Statistics I | ||
| General Education Electives | 4 | |
| Credit Hours | 14-15 | |
| Third Semester | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3-4 | |
| Computer Organization | ||
| Computer Systems | ||
| Calculus III | ||
| Computer Science Electives | 3 | |
| Block II - Humanities/Art/Literature 1 | 3 | |
| Block III - Social and Behavioral Science | 3 | |
| Block VI - History | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 15-16 | |
| Fourth Semester | ||
| CSC 223 | Data Structures and Analysis of Algorithms | 4 |
| MTH 288 | Discrete Mathematics | 3 |
| Computer Science Electives | 6 | |
| Block II - Humanities/Art/Literature 1 | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 16 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 60-62 | |
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Each of the two courses must be from different categories.
Laboratory Science Electives
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| BIO 101 | General Biology I | 4 |
| CHM 111 | General Chemistry I | 4 |
| GOL 105 | Physical Geology | 4 |
| GOL 110 | Earth Systems: An Environmental Geology Perspective | 4 |
| PHY 201 | General College Physics I | 4 |
| PHY 241 | University Physics I | 4 |
General Education Electives
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| BIO 101 | General Biology I | 4 |
| BIO 102 | General Biology II | 4 |
| CHM 111 | General Chemistry I | 4 |
| CHM 112 | General Chemistry II | 4 |
| CST 100 | Principles of Public Speaking | 3 |
| CST 110 | Introduction to Human Communication | 3 |
| GOL 105 | Physical Geology | 4 |
| GOL 110 | Earth Systems: An Environmental Geology Perspective | 4 |
| MTH 245 | Statistics I | 3 |
| MTH 264 | Calculus II | 4 |
| PHY 201 | General College Physics I | 4 |
| PHY 202 | General College Physics II | 4 |
| PHY 241 | University Physics I | 4 |
| PHY 242 | University Physics II | 4 |
| World Languages 1 | 3-4 | |
Computer Science Electives
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| BIO 102 | General Biology II | 4 |
| CHM 112 | General Chemistry II | 4 |
| CSC 205 | Computer Organization | 3 |
| CSC 215 | Computer Systems | 3 |
| CST 100 | Principles of Public Speaking | 3 |
| CST 110 | Introduction to Human Communication | 3 |
| EGR 121 | Foundations of Engineering | 2 |
| EGR 122 | Engineering Design | 3 |
| EGR 270 | Fundamentals of Computer Engineering | 4 |
| GOL 105 | Physical Geology | 4 |
| GOL 110 | Earth Systems: An Environmental Geology Perspective | 4 |
| MTH 161 | Precalculus I 1 | 3 |
| MTH 162 | Precalculus II 1 | 3 |
| MTH 167 | Precalculus with Trigonometry 1 | 5 |
| MTH 265 | Calculus III | 4 |
| MTH 266 | Linear Algebra | 3 |
| PHY 201 | General College Physics I | 4 |
| PHY 202 | General College Physics II | 4 |
| PHY 242 | University Physics II | 4 |
| World Languages 2 | 3-4 | |