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.