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Computer Science, A.S.


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The computer science curricula are designed to give the student a broad applications language background. These can be used to prepare students pursuing four-year degrees with the necessary course work required for the first two years.

The Associate of Science in Computer Science is designed to accommodate students interested in the first two years of a four-year degree program in computer science or management information systems (MIS). Students should consult the four-year college curriculum of the college or university to which they plan to transfer to see which electives best fit their needs.

Associate of Science Degree Computer Science


(Recommended Curriculum)


General Education (Minimum 32 credits)


General education coursework can be completed from within or outside of the major field of study.

1. Exploration and Participation

Lab science (8CR)

Recommended: CHEM 1025  with CHEM 1028 , CHEM 1035  with CHEM 1038 ; BIOL 1000  or BIOL 1010  with either BIOL 2023  or ZOO 2040 ; or PHYS 1310  with PHYS 1320 .

3. Relationship with the World

  • Human behavior (3CR)
  • U.S. and Wyoming constitutions (3CR)
  • Cultural environment (3CR)
4. General Education Electives (3CR)

  • Must be chosen from areas 1, 2, or 3 above
5. Physical Education (1CR)

Associate of Science Degree Computer Science - Business Concentration


The Associate of Science in Computer Science specializing in Business is designed to accommodate students interested in the first two years of a four-year degree program in computer science to specialize in Business or management information systems (MIS). Students should consult the four-year college curriculum of the college or university to which they plan to transfer to see which electives best fit their needs.

(Recommended Curriculum)


General Education (Minimum 32 credits)


General education coursework can be completed from within or outside of the major field of study.

1. Exploration and Participation

Lab Science (8CR)

Recommended: CHEM 1025  with CHEM 1028 , CHEM 1035  with CHEM 1038 ; BIOL 1000  or BIOL 1010  with either BIOL 2023  or ZOO 2040 ; or PHYS 1310  with PHYS 1320 .

3. Relationship with the World

  • Human behavior (3CR)
  • U.S. and Wyoming constitutions (3CR)
  • Cultural environment (3CR)
4. General Education Electives

  • Must be chosen from areas 1, 2, or 3 above
5. Physical Education (1CR)

Graduation Requirements


To obtain a degree in computer science, a student must obtain a grade of “C” or better in all major requirements.

A minimum of 64 approved semester credits are required for graduation. For specific graduation requirements see “Academic Policies ” and “Degree Requirements .”

Note:


Only courses numbered 1000 or above can be used toward the Associate of Arts, Associate of Science, Associate of Business, Associate of Fine Arts and Associate of Applied Science Degrees.

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