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Computer Science Transfer Degree


The Computer Science Transfer program leads to the Associate of Science degree and prepares students to transfer to public and private four-year colleges and universities in Computer Science.  Students study topics in computer science such as problem-solving, object-oriented programming using Java, and computer architecture.  Calculus, natural science, social science, and humanities are also studied.  In the past, many of our students have successfully transferred to New Jersey Institute of Technology, Rutgers University and other public and private colleges and universities.

If I major in Computer Science Transfer, what degree can I earn?
The Associate in Science Degree which prepares you to transfer to upper division colleges. 
What will I learn if I study Science Transfer?
You concentrate on the theoretical and applied sciences, and mathematics.  Your studies prepare you to meet the challenges of advanced study in professional careers.

Are there any requirements I must satisfy before I start taking courses in my major?
Algebra II is a prerequisite for all majors.  Algebra II competency must be verified with a passing score on the College's placement test.  You must also have a grade of "C" or better in algebra II, geometry, laboratory chemistry and one additional year of laboratory science.

How long will it take for me to complete this degree?
If you do not need developmental coursework, and you register for an average of 16 credits each semester, you can complete the degree in two years.  You can shorten the amount of time by taking courses in the summer and winter sessions.

Where should I direct specific questions about this program?
Contact Professor Frank Burke, Department Chair, at 732.906.2526 or FBurke@middlesexcc.edu.

COMPUTER SCIENCE TRANSFER
Associate in Science (A.S.) - CSC.AS

Below are required courses and recommended course groupings and sequences for program completion. Courses may have prerequistes and corequisite requirements. Check course descriptions for details.

CoursesCreditsRequisites/Comments
Semester I
CSC 161Introduction to Computer Science Using Java4MAT 014 or appropriate score on College Placement Test
ENG 121English Composition I3A passing score on the writing portion of the College’s Placement Test or a grade of ´C´ or better in ENG 010; completion of RDG 009 with a ´C´ or better or a score on the reading portion of the College’s Placement Test that exempts the students from RDG 009
MAT 131Analytic Geometry and Calculus I4MAT 129, or MAT 129A/129B, or appropriate score on the College’s Placement Test and/or satisfactory score on the Diagnostic Examination, or departmental approval
OR
MAT 131AAnalytic Geometry and Calculus I (Part A)2MAT 129, or MAT 129A/129B, or appropriate score on the College Placement Test and/or satisfactory score on the Diagnostic Examination, or departmental approval.
AND
MAT 131BAnalytic Geometry and Calculus I (Part B)2MAT 131A
____ ____General Education Science Elective 4Students should take General EducationScience elective courses that end with the number 117 or higher and should take a two course sequence in the same science.
____ ____Physical/Health Education1-3
Semester II
CSC 162Object Oriented Programming using Java4CSC 161and MAT 129 or MAT 129A
ENG 122English Composition II3A grade of ´C´ or better in ENG 121 and a passing score on the reading portion of the College’s Placement Test or a grade of ´C´ or better in ENG 121 and a grade of ´C´ or better in RDG 011
OR
ENG 125Writing About Literature3A grade of ´C´ or better in ENG 121 and a passing score on the reading portion of the College’s Placement Test or a grade of ´C´ or better in ENG 121 and a grade of ´C´ or better in RDG 011
MAT 132Analytic Geometry and Calculus II4MAT 131, MAT 131A/131B, or equivalent
____ ____General Education Science Elective 4Students should take General EducationScience elective courses that end with the number 117 or higher and should take a two course sequence in the same science.
____ ____General EducationHumanities Elective (GE HUM)3
Semester III
CSC 233Computer Architecture and Assembly Language I4CSC 133 or CSC 161 or permission of Chairperson
CSC 236Data Structures in Java 4CSC 162, MAT 129 or MAT129B
MAT 206Introduction to Discrete Math4MAT132 or approval of Department Chairperson
General Education Social Science Elective(GE SS)3
Semester IV
CSC 234Computer Architecture and Assembly Language I I4CSC 233
MAT 210Linear Algebra4MAT132
____ ____General Education Social Science Elective(GE SS)3
____ ____General Education Humanities Elective(GE HUM)3

Total Credits:

63-65

 
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