Computer Science (A.S.)
Associate in Science
Program Advisor: Gregory Panczner
413-236-4574 • gpanczer@berkshirecc.edu
The Computer Science option in the Computer Information Systems degree program gives the student a technical under- standing of computer systems. The curriculum provides students with extensive course work in computer science and mathematics. This program is designed for students planning to transfer to a baccalaureate institution for further study. To complete most computer assignments, students will need to use either BCC’s computer laboratory or an off-campus computer. A related major at the baccalaureate level is computer science.
Expected Outcomes
Graduates of this program should be able to:
- Apply fundamental concepts of programming languages and software development to solve a diverse array of problems and recognize these concepts in different languages;
- Communicate clearly, accurately and succinctly through written and verbal means;
- Work effectively with others to design, develop, evaluate, and present solutions to business and software engineering problems;
- Analyze a problem, gather appropriate data and use logic to solve, and predict and analyze results for relevance, accuracy and consistency; and
- Recognize solution patterns of common problems and apply them to new challenges.
Graduation Requirements
To earn a degree in this program, a student must complete all program and general education credits, plus the following Additional Requirements.
Program Courses
| CIS-102 | Fundamental Computer Literacy | 4 |
| CIS-124 | C++ Programming I | 4 |
| CIS-125 | C++ Programming II | 4 |
| CIS-211 | Data Structures | 4 |
| CIS-231 | Computer Science I with Java | 4 |
| CIS-232 | Computer Science II With Java | 4 |
| ENM-152 | Engineering Calculus II | 4 |
| ENT-162 | Engineering Physics II: Fluids, Heat And Sound | 4 |
| ENT-233 | Digital Circuits | 4 |
| MAT-123 | Elementary Statistics | 3 |
| - | Professional Elective | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 42 |
ENT-162 : See footnote 2
Professional Elective : See footnote 1
General Education Courses
| COM- | Communication | 3 |
| ENG- | English Composition/Writing | 6 |
| ENM-151 | Engineering Calculus I | 4 |
| ENT-161 | Engineering Physics I: Mechanics | 4 |
| - | Behavioral & Social Science | 3 |
| - | Humanities & Fine Arts | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 23 |
Additional Requirements
| Core Competencies Portfolio |
4 items |
| FORUM |
4 units |
| Health/Fitness |
30 hours |
Minimum Cumulative Average
| Overall |
2.000 |
| All CIS & ENT Courses |
2.000 |
Suggested Pathway to Graduation
The following is a suggestion for completing this program in two years. The actual time needed to complete the program will vary according to each student’s individual needs.
First Semester
| CIS-102 | Fundamental Computer Literacy | 4 |
| CIS-124 | C++ Programming I | 4 |
| ENG- | English Composition/Writing | 3 |
| ENM-151 | Engineering Calculus I | 4 |
| - | Behavioral & Social Science | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 18 |
Second Semester
| CIS-125 | C++ Programming II | 4 |
| ENM-152 | Engineering Calculus II | 4 |
| ENT-161 | Engineering Physics I: Mechanics | 4 |
| ENG- | English Composition/Writing | 3 |
| - | Humanities & Fine Arts | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 18 |
Third Semester
| CIS-231 | Computer Science I with Java | 4 |
| ENT-162 | Engineering Physics II: Fluids, Heat And Sound | 4 |
| ENT-233 | Digital Circuits | 4 |
| MAT-123 | Elementary Statistics | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Fourth Semester
| CIS-211 | Data Structures | 4 |
| CIS-232 | Computer Science II With Java | 4 |
| COM- | Communication | 3 |
| - | Professional Elective | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 14 |
Footnotes
- Professional elective chosen from courses designated CIS or ENT.
- Two semesters of another laboratory science sequence may be substituted for ENT-161 and ENT-162.
Note
A minimum of three CIS courses must be taken in the five years prior to graduation.