Associate in Science, Emphasis in Computer Science
The Associate in Science (AS), Emphasis in Computer Science degree provides the first two years of a four-year curriculum for students who wish to specialize in computer science. With an associate degree, students may seek employment as a computer user support specialist. With a bachelor degree, students may pursue employment opportunities in several careers, including computer network architects, computer programmers, computer systems analysts, database administrators, information security analysts, network and computer systems administrators, and/or software developers in a number of sectors including arts, sciences, manufacturing, engineering, medicine, energy, and security.
Details
Field of Interest
Computer and Information Technology
Degree Type
Associate in Science (AS)
Academic Plan
Associate in Science, Emphasis in Computer Science (DEG)
Academic Plan Code
8601
Total credits required
60-64
Catalog Year
2022-2023
Effective Term
Fall 2022
Notes
Students must earn a grade of C or better in each course in the program.
Students at any Maricopa Community College may need to complete courses at more than one of our colleges.
What You'll Learn
This pathway map will help you gain the expertise needed to:
- Write programs in a variety of programming languages and computing environments.
- Apply knowledge of computing and mathematics to model situations in a variety of disciplines.
- Analyze a problem, and identify and define the computing requirements appropriate to its solution.
- Design, implement, and evaluate a software solution to meet required specifications.
- Apply mathematical foundations, algorithmic principles, and computer science theory in the modeling and design of software, and demonstrate an understanding of tradeoffs involved in design choices.
- Demonstrate creativity, adaptability, and flexibility in solving problems.
- Apply design and development principles in the construction of software systems of varying complexity.
- Demonstrate ethical reasoning and professional conduct in computing disciplines.
- Collaborate with people from diverse backgrounds to accomplish a common goal.
- Effectively communicate with a variety of audiences orally, visually, and in writing.
- Demonstrate the ability to learn and adapt in a constantly evolving technical environment.
- Apply relevant knowledge, skills, and habits of mind to seek career opportunities in the field.
Successful completion of this degree may lead to employment in a variety of different occupations and industries. Below are examples of related occupations with associated Maricopa County-based annual median wages* for this degree. Education requirements vary for the occupations listed below, so you may need further education or degrees in order to qualify for some of these jobs and earn the related salaries. Please visit with an academic advisor and/or program director for additional information. You can click on any occupation to view the detail regarding education level, wages, and employment information.
Applications Software Developers
$101,586 Show expanded career information for Applications Software Developers
Develop, create, and modify general computer applications software or specialized utility programs. Analyze user needs and develop software solutions. Design software or customize software for client use with the aim of optimizing operational efficiency. May analyze and design databases within an application area, working individually or coordinating database development as part of a team. May supervise computer programmers.
Typical Education Level
a Bachelor's degree
Hourly Median Wage
$48.83
Annual Median Wage
$101,586
Annual Job Openings
2,761
Number of People Employed
26,103
4-Year Employment Growth
Increase by 20.2%
Computer Network Architects
$110,088 Show expanded career information for Computer Network Architects
Design and implement computer and information networks, such as local area networks (LAN), wide area networks (WAN), intranets, extranets, and other data communications networks. Perform network modeling, analysis, and planning, including analysis of capacity needs for network infrastructures. May also design network and computer security measures. May research and recommend network and data communications hardware and software.
Typical Education Level
a Bachelor's degree
Hourly Median Wage
$52.92
Annual Median Wage
$110,088
Annual Job Openings
205
Number of People Employed
3,390
4-Year Employment Growth
Increase by 8.0%
Computer Programmers
$85,133 Show expanded career information for Computer Programmers
Create, modify, and test the code and scripts that allow computer applications to run. Work from specifications drawn up by software and web developers or other individuals. May develop and write computer programs to store, locate, and retrieve specific documents, data, and information.
Typical Education Level
a Bachelor's degree
Hourly Median Wage
$40.92
Annual Median Wage
$85,133
Annual Job Openings
150
Number of People Employed
2,146
4-Year Employment Growth
Increase by 6.7%
Computer Systems Analysts
$89,891 Show expanded career information for Computer Systems Analysts
Analyze science, engineering, business, and other data processing problems to develop and implement solutions to complex applications problems, system administration issues, or network concerns. Perform systems management and integration functions, improve existing computer systems, and review computer system capabilities, workflow, and schedule limitations. May analyze or recommend commercially available software.
Typical Education Level
a Bachelor's degree
Hourly Median Wage
$43.21
Annual Median Wage
$89,891
Annual Job Openings
802
Number of People Employed
10,123
4-Year Employment Growth
Increase by 12.3%
Computer User Support Specialists
$48,012 Show expanded career information for Computer User Support Specialists
Provide technical assistance to computer users. Answer questions or resolve computer problems for clients in person, via telephone, or electronically. May provide assistance concerning the use of computer hardware and software, including printing, installation, word processing, electronic mail, and operating systems.
Typical Education Level
a Bachelor's degree
Hourly Median Wage
$23.08
Annual Median Wage
$48,012
Annual Job Openings
1,219
Number of People Employed
15,013
4-Year Employment Growth
Increase by 10.9%
Database Administrators
$102,014 Show expanded career information for Database Administrators
Administer, test, and implement computer databases, applying knowledge of database management systems. Coordinate changes to computer databases. Identify, investigate, and resolve database performance issues, database capacity, and database scalability. May plan, coordinate, and implement security measures to safeguard computer databases.
Typical Education Level
a Bachelor's degree
Hourly Median Wage
$49.04
Annual Median Wage
$102,014
Annual Job Openings
195
Number of People Employed
2,154
4-Year Employment Growth
Increase by 15.9%
Information Security Analysts
$100,345 Show expanded career information for Information Security Analysts
Plan, implement, upgrade, or monitor security measures for the protection of computer networks and information. Assess system vulnerabilities for security risks and propose and implement risk mitigation strategies. May ensure appropriate security controls are in place that will safeguard digital files and vital electronic infrastructure. May respond to computer security breaches and viruses.
Typical Education Level
a Bachelor's degree
Hourly Median Wage
$48.24
Annual Median Wage
$100,345
Annual Job Openings
355
Number of People Employed
3,461
4-Year Employment Growth
Increase by 24.0%
Network and Computer Systems Administrators
$81,969 Show expanded career information for Network and Computer Systems Administrators
Install, configure, and maintain an organization's local area network (LAN), wide area network (WAN), data communications network, operating systems, and physical and virtual servers. Perform system monitoring and verify the integrity and availability of hardware, network, and server resources and systems. Review system and application logs and verify completion of scheduled jobs, including system backups. Analyze network and server resource consumption and control user access. Install and upgrade software and maintain software licenses. May assist in network modeling, analysis, planning, and coordination between network and data communications hardware and software.
Typical Education Level
a Bachelor's degree
Hourly Median Wage
$39.40
Annual Median Wage
$81,969
Annual Job Openings
402
Number of People Employed
5,754
4-Year Employment Growth
Increase by 10.5%
Systems Software Developers
$101,586 Show expanded career information for Systems Software Developers
Research, design, develop, and test operating systems-level software, compilers, and network distribution software for medical, industrial, military, communications, aerospace, business, scientific, and general computing applications. Set operational specifications and formulate and analyze software requirements. May design embedded systems software. Apply principles and techniques of computer science, engineering, and mathematical analysis.
Typical Education Level
a Bachelor's degree
Hourly Median Wage
$48.83
Annual Median Wage
$101,586
Annual Job Openings
2,761
Number of People Employed
26,103
4-Year Employment Growth
Increase by 20.2%
Course Sequence by Term
The following is the suggested course sequence by term. Please keep in mind:
- Students should meet with an academic advisor to develop an individual education plan that meets their academic and career goals. Use the Pathway Planner tool in your Student Center to manage your plan.
- The course sequence is laid out by suggested term and may be affected when students enter the program at different times of the year.
- Initial course placement is determined by current district placement measures and/or completion of 100-200 level course and/or program requirements.
- Degree and transfer seeking students may be required to successfully complete a MCCCD First Year Experience Course (FYE) within the first two semesters at a MCCCD College. Courses include FYE101 and FYE103. Course offerings will vary by college. See an academic, program, or faculty advisor for details.
Pathway Map Options
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Full-time Sequence
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Full-time status is 12 credits to 18 credits per semester.
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Course options listed in the General Electives area will partially fulfill the Mathematics or Natural Sciences elective requirements or the Technical electives requirement at NAU
Term 1 Term 1 Term 1
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CSC110 or CSC110AA or CSC110AB | Introduction to Computer Science (Java) or Introduction to Computer Science (Java) or Introduction to Computer Science (Java) | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT120 or MAT121 or MAT122. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT120 or MAT121 or MAT122. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT095, or MAT096, or MAT114, or MAT115, or MAT12+, or an appropriate District placement for MAT15+ or higher, or permission of Instructor or Department/Division Chair. | Critical course Gateway course | CS | 3–4 |
| MAT220 or MAT221 | Calculus with Analytic Geometry I or Calculus with Analytic Geometry I | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT187, or an appropriate District placement. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT187, or an appropriate District placement. | MA | 4–5 | |
| ENG101 or ENG107 | First-Year Composition or First-Year Composition for ESL | Prerequisites: Appropriate writing placement test score, or a grade of C or better in ENG091 or ESL097 or WAC101, or a grade of B or better in ALT100, or (a grade of C in ALT100 AND Corequisites: ENG101LL or ENG107LL OR WAC101 OR ENG100A+). or Prerequisites: Appropriate writing placement test score, or a grade of C or better in ENG091 or ESL097 or WAC101, or a grade of B or better in ALT100, or (a grade of C in ALT100 AND Corequisites: ENG101LL or ENG107LL OR WAC101 OR ENG100A+). | FYC | 3 | |
| HU | Humanities, Fine Arts & Design | HU | 3 | ||
| SB | Social & Behavioral Sciences | SB | 3 | ||
| FYE101 or FYE103 | Introduction to College, Career and Personal Success or Exploration of College, Career and Personal Success | 1–3 | |||
| CSC110 or CSC110AA or CSC110AB | Introduction to Computer Science (Java) or Introduction to Computer Science (Java) or Introduction to Computer Science (Java) | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT120 or MAT121 or MAT122. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT120 or MAT121 or MAT122. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT095, or MAT096, or MAT114, or MAT115, or MAT12+, or an appropriate District placement for MAT15+ or higher, or permission of Instructor or Department/Division Chair. | Critical course Gateway course | CS | 3–4 |
| ENG101 or ENG107 | First-Year Composition or First-Year Composition for ESL | Prerequisites: Appropriate writing placement test score, or a grade of C or better in ENG091 or ESL097 or WAC101, or a grade of B or better in ALT100, or (a grade of C in ALT100 AND Corequisites: ENG101LL or ENG107LL OR WAC101 OR ENG100A+). or Prerequisites: Appropriate writing placement test score, or a grade of C or better in ENG091 or ESL097 or WAC101, or a grade of B or better in ALT100, or (a grade of C in ALT100 AND Corequisites: ENG101LL or ENG107LL OR WAC101 OR ENG100A+). | FYC | 3 | |
| HU | Humanities, Fine Arts & Design | HU | 3 | ||
| SB | Social & Behavioral Sciences | SB | 3 | ||
| MAT220 or MAT221 | Calculus with Analytic Geometry I or Calculus with Analytic Geometry I | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT187, or an appropriate District placement. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT187, or an appropriate District placement. | MA | 4–5 | |
| FYE101 or FYE103 | Introduction to College, Career and Personal Success or Exploration of College, Career and Personal Success | 1–3 | |||
| CSC110AB | Introduction to Computer Science (Java) | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT095, or MAT096, or MAT114, or MAT115, or MAT12+, or an appropriate District placement for MAT15+ or higher, or permission of Instructor or Department/Division Chair. | Critical course Gateway course | CS | 4 |
| MAT220 or MAT221 | Calculus with Analytic Geometry I or Calculus with Analytic Geometry I | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT187, or an appropriate District placement. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT187, or an appropriate District placement. | MA | 4–5 | |
| ENG101 or ENG107 | First-Year Composition or First-Year Composition for ESL | Prerequisites: Appropriate writing placement test score, or a grade of C or better in ENG091 or ESL097 or WAC101, or a grade of B or better in ALT100, or (a grade of C in ALT100 AND Corequisites: ENG101LL or ENG107LL OR WAC101 OR ENG100A+). or Prerequisites: Appropriate writing placement test score, or a grade of C or better in ENG091 or ESL097 or WAC101, or a grade of B or better in ALT100, or (a grade of C in ALT100 AND Corequisites: ENG101LL or ENG107LL OR WAC101 OR ENG100A+). | FYC | 3 | |
| HU | Humanities, Fine Arts & Design | HU | 3 | ||
| SB | Social & Behavioral Sciences | SB | 3 | ||
| FYE101 or FYE103 | Introduction to College, Career and Personal Success or Exploration of College, Career and Personal Success | 1–3 |
Term 2 Term 2 Term 2
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
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| CSC205 or CSC205AA or CSC205AB or CSC205AC or CSC205AD | Object Oriented Programming and Data Structures or Object Oriented Programming and Data Structures or Object Oriented Programming and Data Structures or Object Oriented Programming and Data Structures or Object Oriented Programming and Data Structures | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CSC110 or permission of Instructor. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CSC110 or permission of Instructor. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CSC110 or permission of Instructor. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CSC110 or permission of Instructor. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CSC110 or permission of Instructor. | CS | 3–4 | |
| MAT230 or MAT231 | Calculus with Analytic Geometry II or Calculus with Analytic Geometry II | Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in MAT220, or MAT221, or equivalent. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT220, or MAT221, or equivalent. | MA | 4–5 | |
| ENG102 or ENG108 | First-Year Composition or First-Year Composition for ESL | Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in ENG101. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG107. | FYC | 3 | |
| CRE101 | College Critical Reading and Critical Thinking | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in [(ENG101 or ENG107) and (RDG095 or RDG100 or RDG100LL or RDG111 or RDG112 or RDG113)] or a grade of B or better in ALT100 or an appropriate district placement or permission of Instructor. | OR Equivalent as indicated by assessment | L | 0–3 |
| BIO181 or BIO181XT or (CHM150 and CHM151LL) or CHM150AA or (CHM151 and CHM151LL) or CHM151AA or (GLG101 and GLG103) or GLG101IN or PHY115 or PHY121 | General Biology (Majors) I or General Biology (Majors) I or (General Chemistry I and General Chemistry I Laboratory) or General Chemistry I or (General Chemistry I and General Chemistry I Laboratory) or General Chemistry I or (Introduction to Geology I - Physical Lecture and Introduction to Geology I - Physical Lab) or Introduction to Geology I - Physical or University Physics I or University Physics I: Mechanics | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in RDG100, or RDG100LL, or higher, or eligibility for CRE101. One year of high school or one semester of college-level biology and chemistry is strongly recommended. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in RDG100 or higher or eligibility for CRE101. One year of high school or one semester of college-level biology and chemistry is strongly recommended. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in [(CHM130 and CHM130LL), or CHM130AA, or one year of high school chemistry taken within the last five years] and (a grade of C or better in MAT151 or higher level mathematics course, or satisfactory placement), or permission of the Instructor, or Department or Division Chair. and Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CHM150 or CHM151 or Corequisites: CHM150 or CHM151 or Prerequisites: C or better in [(CHM130 & CHM130LL), or CHM130AA, or 1 yr of high school chemistry taken within the last 5 yrs] & C or better in MAT151 or higher or satisfactory score on placement exam or permission of the Instructor or Dept or Div Chair. or Prerequisites: C or better in [(CHM130 and CHM130LL), or CHM130AA, or 1 yr high school chemistry taken in last 5 yrs] and (C or better in MAT151 or higher level math course, or satisfactory placement), or permission of Instructor/Departmnt/Division Chair and Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CHM150 or CHM151 or Corequisites: CHM150 or CHM151 or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in [(CHM130 and CHM130LL), or CHM130AA, or one year of high school chemistry taken within the last five years] and (a grade of C or better in MAT151 or higher level mathematics course, or satisfactory placement), or permission of the Instructor, or Department or Division Chair. or No requisites or No requisites or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT220 or MAT221 or permission of Department or Division. Corequisites: MAT230 or MAT231. One year High School physics or PHY111 and PHY112 is strongly recommended. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT220 or MAT221 or permission of Department or Division. One year of High School physics or PHY111 and PHY112 suggested but not required. | SQ or SQ in combo w/ CHM151LL and SQ or SQ in combo w/ GLG103 | 4–5 | |
| COM100 or COM110 or COM225 or COM230 | Introduction to Human Communication or Interpersonal Communication or Public Speaking or Small Group Communication | No requisites or No requisites or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG101, or ENG107, or equivalent. or No requisites | SB or L | 0–3 | |
| SB | Social & Behavioral Sciences | SB | 3 | ||
| MAT230 or MAT231 | Calculus with Analytic Geometry II or Calculus with Analytic Geometry II | Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in MAT220, or MAT221, or equivalent. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT220, or MAT221, or equivalent. | MA | 4–5 | |
| CSC205 or CSC205AA or CSC205AB or CSC205AC or CSC205AD | Object Oriented Programming and Data Structures or Object Oriented Programming and Data Structures or Object Oriented Programming and Data Structures or Object Oriented Programming and Data Structures or Object Oriented Programming and Data Structures | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CSC110 or permission of Instructor. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CSC110 or permission of Instructor. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CSC110 or permission of Instructor. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CSC110 or permission of Instructor. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CSC110 or permission of Instructor. | CS | 3–4 | |
| ENG102 or ENG108 | First-Year Composition or First-Year Composition for ESL | Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in ENG101. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG107. | FYC | 3 | |
| CRE101 | College Critical Reading and Critical Thinking | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in [(ENG101 or ENG107) and (RDG095 or RDG100 or RDG100LL or RDG111 or RDG112 or RDG113)] or a grade of B or better in ALT100 or an appropriate district placement or permission of Instructor. | OR Equivalent as indicated by assessment | L | 0–3 |
| BIO181 or BIO181XT or (CHM150 and CHM151LL) or CHM150AA or (CHM151 and CHM151LL) or CHM151AA or (GLG101 and GLG103) or GLG101IN or PHY115 or PHY121 | General Biology (Majors) I or General Biology (Majors) I or (General Chemistry I and General Chemistry I Laboratory) or General Chemistry I or (General Chemistry I and General Chemistry I Laboratory) or General Chemistry I or (Introduction to Geology I - Physical Lecture and Introduction to Geology I - Physical Lab) or Introduction to Geology I - Physical or University Physics I or University Physics I: Mechanics | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in RDG100, or RDG100LL, or higher, or eligibility for CRE101. One year of high school or one semester of college-level biology and chemistry is strongly recommended. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in RDG100 or higher or eligibility for CRE101. One year of high school or one semester of college-level biology and chemistry is strongly recommended. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in [(CHM130 and CHM130LL), or CHM130AA, or one year of high school chemistry taken within the last five years] and (a grade of C or better in MAT151 or higher level mathematics course, or satisfactory placement), or permission of the Instructor, or Department or Division Chair. and Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CHM150 or CHM151 or Corequisites: CHM150 or CHM151 or Prerequisites: C or better in [(CHM130 & CHM130LL), or CHM130AA, or 1 yr of high school chemistry taken within the last 5 yrs] & C or better in MAT151 or higher or satisfactory score on placement exam or permission of the Instructor or Dept or Div Chair. or Prerequisites: C or better in [(CHM130 and CHM130LL), or CHM130AA, or 1 yr high school chemistry taken in last 5 yrs] and (C or better in MAT151 or higher level math course, or satisfactory placement), or permission of Instructor/Departmnt/Division Chair and Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CHM150 or CHM151 or Corequisites: CHM150 or CHM151 or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in [(CHM130 and CHM130LL), or CHM130AA, or one year of high school chemistry taken within the last five years] and (a grade of C or better in MAT151 or higher level mathematics course, or satisfactory placement), or permission of the Instructor, or Department or Division Chair. or No requisites or No requisites or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT220 or MAT221 or permission of Department or Division. Corequisites: MAT230 or MAT231. One year High School physics or PHY111 and PHY112 is strongly recommended. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT220 or MAT221 or permission of Department or Division. One year of High School physics or PHY111 and PHY112 suggested but not required. | SQ or SQ in combo w/ CHM151LL and SQ or SQ in combo w/ GLG103 | 4–5 | |
| COM100 or COM110 or COM225 or COM230 | Introduction to Human Communication or Interpersonal Communication or Public Speaking or Small Group Communication | No requisites or No requisites or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG101, or ENG107, or equivalent. or No requisites | COM Requirement, Recommend selecting a course that satisfies (COM) and [SB] or (COM) and [L] requirements simultaneously | SB or L | 0–3 |
| SB | Social & Behavioral Sciences | SB | 3 | ||
| CSC205AB or CSC205AC or CSC205AD | Object Oriented Programming and Data Structures or Object Oriented Programming and Data Structures or Object Oriented Programming and Data Structures | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CSC110 or permission of Instructor. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CSC110 or permission of Instructor. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CSC110 or permission of Instructor. | CS | 4 | |
| BIO181 or BIO181XT or (CHM150 and CHM151LL) or CHM150AA or (CHM151 and CHM151LL) or CHM151AA or (GLG101 and GLG103) or GLG101IN or PHY115 or PHY121 | General Biology (Majors) I or General Biology (Majors) I or (General Chemistry I and General Chemistry I Laboratory) or General Chemistry I or (General Chemistry I and General Chemistry I Laboratory) or General Chemistry I or (Introduction to Geology I - Physical Lecture and Introduction to Geology I - Physical Lab) or Introduction to Geology I - Physical or University Physics I or University Physics I: Mechanics | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in RDG100, or RDG100LL, or higher, or eligibility for CRE101. One year of high school or one semester of college-level biology and chemistry is strongly recommended. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in RDG100 or higher or eligibility for CRE101. One year of high school or one semester of college-level biology and chemistry is strongly recommended. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in [(CHM130 and CHM130LL), or CHM130AA, or one year of high school chemistry taken within the last five years] and (a grade of C or better in MAT151 or higher level mathematics course, or satisfactory placement), or permission of the Instructor, or Department or Division Chair. and Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CHM150 or CHM151 or Corequisites: CHM150 or CHM151 or Prerequisites: C or better in [(CHM130 & CHM130LL), or CHM130AA, or 1 yr of high school chemistry taken within the last 5 yrs] & C or better in MAT151 or higher or satisfactory score on placement exam or permission of the Instructor or Dept or Div Chair. or Prerequisites: C or better in [(CHM130 and CHM130LL), or CHM130AA, or 1 yr high school chemistry taken in last 5 yrs] and (C or better in MAT151 or higher level math course, or satisfactory placement), or permission of Instructor/Departmnt/Division Chair and Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CHM150 or CHM151 or Corequisites: CHM150 or CHM151 or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in [(CHM130 and CHM130LL), or CHM130AA, or one year of high school chemistry taken within the last five years] and (a grade of C or better in MAT151 or higher level mathematics course, or satisfactory placement), or permission of the Instructor, or Department or Division Chair. or No requisites or No requisites or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT220 or MAT221 or permission of Department or Division. Corequisites: MAT230 or MAT231. One year High School physics or PHY111 and PHY112 is strongly recommended. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT220 or MAT221 or permission of Department or Division. One year of High School physics or PHY111 and PHY112 suggested but not required. | SQ or SQ in combo w/ CHM151LL and SQ or SQ in combo w/ GLG103 | 4–5 | |
| ENG102 or ENG108 | First-Year Composition or First-Year Composition for ESL | Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in ENG101. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG107. | FYC | 3 | |
| CRE101 | College Critical Reading and Critical Thinking | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in [(ENG101 or ENG107) and (RDG095 or RDG100 or RDG100LL or RDG111 or RDG112 or RDG113)] or a grade of B or better in ALT100 or an appropriate district placement or permission of Instructor. | OR Equivalent as indicated by assessment | L | 0–3 |
| COM100 or COM110 or COM225 or COM230 | Introduction to Human Communication or Interpersonal Communication or Public Speaking or Small Group Communication | No requisites or No requisites or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG101, or ENG107, or equivalent. or No requisites | SB or L | 0–3 | |
| MAT230 or MAT231 | Calculus with Analytic Geometry II or Calculus with Analytic Geometry II | Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in MAT220, or MAT221, or equivalent. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT220, or MAT221, or equivalent. | MA | 4–5 |
Term 3 Term 3 Term 3
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
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| ECE102 | Engineering Analysis Tools and Techniques | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT15+ or higher-level mathematics course, or permission of Instructor or Division or Department Chair. | 2 | ||
| MAT240 or MAT241 | Calculus with Analytic Geometry III or Calculus with Analytic Geometry III | Prerequisites: Grade of "C" or better in MAT230 or MAT231. or Prerequisites: Grade of "C" or better in MAT230 or MAT231. | MA | 4–5 | |
| CSC/EEE120 | Digital Design Fundamentals | Corequisites: CSC100 or CSC110 or permission of Instructor. | CS | 4 | |
| MAT227 | Discrete Mathematical Structures | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT212, or MAT213, or MAT220, or MAT221, or permission of Department or Division Chair. | 3 | ||
| BIO182 or BIO182XT or (CHM152 and CHM152LL) or CHM152AA or (GLG102 and GLG104) or GLG102IN or PHY116 or PHY131 | General Biology (Majors) II or General Biology (Majors) II or (General Chemistry II and General Chemistry II Laboratory) or General Chemistry II or (Introduction to Geology II - Historical Lecture and Introduction to Geology II - Historical Lab) or Introduction to Geology II - Historical or University Physics II or University Physics II: Electricity and Magnetism | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in BIO181 or BIO181XT. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in BIO181 or BIO181XT. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in [(CHM150 or CHM151) and CHM151LL], or CHM150AA, or CHM151AA, or permission of the Instructor, or Department or Division Chair. and Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CHM152 or Corequisites: CHM152. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in [(CHM150 or CHM151) and CHM151LL], or CHM150AA, or CHM151AA, or permission of the Instructor, or Department or Division Chair. or No requisites or No requisites or Prerequisites: (MAT230 or MAT231) and PHY115. Prerequisite or Corequisites: MAT240 or MAT241 or permission of Instructor. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT230 or MAT231 or permission of Department or Division and PHY121. Corequisites: MAT241 or permission of Department or Division. | Complete the same prefix as the first Natural Sciences course taken. | SG or SQ or SQ or H; SG in combo w/ GLG104 and SG in combo w/ GLG102 or H, SG | 4–5 |
| Second Language | Second Language Requirement, 101 Level | If proficient at this level, see your program advisor to select an elective. | 3–5 | ||
| CSC/EEE120 | Digital Design Fundamentals | Corequisites: CSC100 or CSC110 or permission of Instructor. | CS | 4 | |
| MAT227 | Discrete Mathematical Structures | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT212, or MAT213, or MAT220, or MAT221, or permission of Department or Division Chair. | 3 | ||
| BIO182 or BIO182XT or (CHM152 and CHM152LL) or CHM152AA or (GLG102 and GLG104) or GLG102IN or PHY116 or PHY131 | General Biology (Majors) II or General Biology (Majors) II or (General Chemistry II and General Chemistry II Laboratory) or General Chemistry II or (Introduction to Geology II - Historical Lecture and Introduction to Geology II - Historical Lab) or Introduction to Geology II - Historical or University Physics II or University Physics II: Electricity and Magnetism | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in BIO181 or BIO181XT. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in BIO181 or BIO181XT. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in [(CHM150 or CHM151) and CHM151LL], or CHM150AA, or CHM151AA, or permission of the Instructor, or Department or Division Chair. and Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CHM152 or Corequisites: CHM152. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in [(CHM150 or CHM151) and CHM151LL], or CHM150AA, or CHM151AA, or permission of the Instructor, or Department or Division Chair. or No requisites or No requisites or Prerequisites: (MAT230 or MAT231) and PHY115. Prerequisite or Corequisites: MAT240 or MAT241 or permission of Instructor. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT230 or MAT231 or permission of Department or Division and PHY121. Corequisites: MAT241 or permission of Department or Division. | Complete the same prefix as the first Natural Sciences course taken. | SG or SQ or SQ or H; SG in combo w/ GLG104 and SG in combo w/ GLG102 or H, SG | 4–5 |
| CSC/EEE120 | Digital Design Fundamentals | Corequisites: CSC100 or CSC110 or permission of Instructor. | CS | 4 | |
| MAT227 | Discrete Mathematical Structures | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT212, or MAT213, or MAT220, or MAT221, or permission of Department or Division Chair. | 3 | ||
| BIO182 or BIO182XT or (CHM152 and CHM152LL) or CHM152AA or (GLG102 and GLG104) or GLG102IN or PHY116 or PHY131 | General Biology (Majors) II or General Biology (Majors) II or (General Chemistry II and General Chemistry II Laboratory) or General Chemistry II or (Introduction to Geology II - Historical Lecture and Introduction to Geology II - Historical Lab) or Introduction to Geology II - Historical or University Physics II or University Physics II: Electricity and Magnetism | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in BIO181 or BIO181XT. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in BIO181 or BIO181XT. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in [(CHM150 or CHM151) and CHM151LL], or CHM150AA, or CHM151AA, or permission of the Instructor, or Department or Division Chair. and Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CHM152 or Corequisites: CHM152. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in [(CHM150 or CHM151) and CHM151LL], or CHM150AA, or CHM151AA, or permission of the Instructor, or Department or Division Chair. or No requisites or No requisites or Prerequisites: (MAT230 or MAT231) and PHY115. Prerequisite or Corequisites: MAT240 or MAT241 or permission of Instructor. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT230 or MAT231 or permission of Department or Division and PHY121. Corequisites: MAT241 or permission of Department or Division. | Complete the same prefix as the first Natural Sciences course taken. | SG or SQ or SQ or H; SG in combo w/ GLG104 and SG in combo w/ GLG102 or H, SG | 4–5 |
| SB | Social-Behavioral Sciences | SB | 3 |
Term 4 Term 4 Term 4
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CSC240 or CSC240AA | Introduction to Different Programming Languages or Introduction to Different Programming Languages | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CSC205 or permission of Instructor. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CSC205 or permission of Instructor. | 3–4 | ||
| ECE103 or ECE103EP | Engineering Problem Solving and Design or Engineering Problem Solving and Design (with EPICS projects) | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ECE102 or permission of Instructor or Division or Department Chair. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ECE102 or permission of Instructor or Division or Department Chair. | 2 | ||
| CSC/EEE230 | Computer Organization and Assembly Language | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in (CSC100 or CSC110) and CSC/EEE120, or permission of Instructor. | 4 | ||
| HU | Humanities, Fine Arts & Design | HU | 3 | ||
| L | Literacy & Critical Inquiry | Recommend selecting a course that satisfies [L] and [SB] or [L] and [HU] or [L] and (COM) or [L] and CRE101 requirements simultaneously. | L | 0–3 | |
| Second Language | Second Language Requirement, 102 Level | If proficient at this level, see your program advisor to select an elective. | 3–5 | ||
| CSC/EEE230 | Computer Organization and Assembly Language | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in (CSC100 or CSC110) and CSC/EEE120, or permission of Instructor. | 4 | ||
| HU | Humanities, Fine Arts & Design | HU | 4 | ||
| L or Elective | Literacy & Critical Inquiry or Elective Course | Recommend selecting a course that satisfies [L] and [SB] or [L] and [HU] or [L] and (COM) or [L] and CRE101 requirements simultaneously. | L | 0–3 | |
| CSC/EEE230 | Computer Organization and Assembly Language | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in (CSC100 or CSC110) and CSC/EEE120, or permission of Instructor. | 4 | ||
| MAT206 | Elements of Statistics | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT14+, or MAT15+, or MAT187, or equivalent, or an appropriate District placement, or permission of Department/Division Chair. | CS | 3 | |
| HU | Humanities, Fine Arts & Design | HU | 3 | ||
| L | Literacy & Critical Inquiry | Recommend selecting a course that satisfies [L] and [SB] or [L] and [HU] or [L] and (COM) or [L] and CRE101 requirements simultaneously. | L | 0–3 |
General Electives
Select additional courses 100-level or higher to complete a minimum of 60 semester credits but no more than a total of 64 semester credits. Consult with a faculty advisor, program director, and/or academic advisor to identify coursework that best aligns with academic and professional goals.
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BIO201 or BIO201XT | Human Anatomy and Physiology I or Human Anatomy and Physiology I | Prerequisites: C or better in (BIO156, or BIO156XT, or BIO181, or BIO181XT, or 1 yr of high school biology) and (RDG100, or RDG100LL, or higher, or eligibility for CRE101). CHM130 or higher or one year of high school chemistry suggested but not required. or Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in (BIO156 or BIO156XT or BIO181 or BIO181XT or one year of high school biology) and RDG100 or higher or eligibility for CRE101. CHM130 or higher or one year of high school chemistry suggested but not required. | SG | 4 | |
| CHM230 and CHM230LL | Fundamental Organic Chemistry and Fundamental Organic Chemistry Laboratory | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in (CHM130 and CHM130LL) or (CHM150 or CHM151 and CHM151LL), or permission of the Instructor, or Department or Division Chair. and Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CHM130LL or CHM151LL, or equivalent. Prerequisites or Corequisites: CHM230. | SQ | 4 | |
| BIO202 | Human Anatomy and Physiology II | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in BIO201 or BIO201XT. | SG | 4 | |
| CHM235 and CHM235LL | General Organic Chemistry I and General Organic Chemistry I Laboratory | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in (CHM152 and CHM152LL), or CHM152AA, or (CHM154 and CHM154LL), or permission of the Instructor, or Department or Division Chair. and Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CHM235 or Corequisites: CHM235. Completion of prerequisites within the last two years recommended. | 4 | ||
| BIO205 | Microbiology | Prerequisites: C or better in (BIO156, or BIO156XT, or BIO181, or BIO181XT, or 1 yr of high school biology) and (RDG100, or RDG100LL, or higher, or eligibility for CRE101). CHM130 or higher or one year of high school chemistry suggested but not required. | SG | 4 | |
| CHM236 and CHM236LL | General Organic Chemistry IIA and General Organic Chemistry IIA Laboratory | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CHM235 and CHM235LL, or permission of the Instructor, or Department or Division Chair. and Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CHM236 or Corequisites: CHM236. Completion of prerequisites within the last two years recommended. | 4 | ||
| MAT240 or MAT241 | Calculus with Analytic Geometry III or Calculus with Analytic Geometry III | Prerequisites: Grade of "C" or better in MAT230 or MAT231. or Prerequisites: Grade of "C" or better in MAT230 or MAT231. | MA | 4–5 | |
| MAT276 or MAT277 | Modern Differential Equations or Modern Differential Equations | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT230 or MAT231 or permission of Department/Division Chair. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT230 or MAT231 or permission of Department/Division Chair. | MA | 3–4 |
Part-time Sequence
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Term 1 Term 1 Term 1
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CSC110 or CSC110AA or CSC110AB | Introduction to Computer Science (Java) or Introduction to Computer Science (Java) or Introduction to Computer Science (Java) | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT120 or MAT121 or MAT122. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT120 or MAT121 or MAT122. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT095, or MAT096, or MAT114, or MAT115, or MAT12+, or an appropriate District placement for MAT15+ or higher, or permission of Instructor or Department/Division Chair. | Critical course Gateway course | CS | 3–4 |
| MAT220 or MAT221 | Calculus with Analytic Geometry I or Calculus with Analytic Geometry I | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT187, or an appropriate District placement. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT187, or an appropriate District placement. | MA | 4–5 | |
| FYE101 or FYE103 | Introduction to College, Career and Personal Success or Exploration of College, Career and Personal Success | 1–3 | |||
| CSC110 or CSC110AA or CSC110AB | Introduction to Computer Science (Java) or Introduction to Computer Science (Java) or Introduction to Computer Science (Java) | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT120 or MAT121 or MAT122. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT120 or MAT121 or MAT122. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT095, or MAT096, or MAT114, or MAT115, or MAT12+, or an appropriate District placement for MAT15+ or higher, or permission of Instructor or Department/Division Chair. | Critical course Gateway course | CS | 3–4 |
| MAT220 or MAT221 | Calculus with Analytic Geometry I or Calculus with Analytic Geometry I | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT187, or an appropriate District placement. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT187, or an appropriate District placement. | MA | 4–5 | |
| FYE101 or FYE103 | Introduction to College, Career and Personal Success or Exploration of College, Career and Personal Success | 1–3 | |||
| CSC110AB | Introduction to Computer Science (Java) | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT095, or MAT096, or MAT114, or MAT115, or MAT12+, or an appropriate District placement for MAT15+ or higher, or permission of Instructor or Department/Division Chair. | Critical course Gateway course | CS | 4 |
| MAT220 or MAT221 | Calculus with Analytic Geometry I or Calculus with Analytic Geometry I | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT187, or an appropriate District placement. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT187, or an appropriate District placement. | MA | 4–5 | |
| FYE101 or FYE103 | Introduction to College, Career and Personal Success or Exploration of College, Career and Personal Success | 1–3 |
Term 2 Term 2 Term 2
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CSC205 or CSC205AA or CSC205AB or CSC205AC or CSC205AD | Object Oriented Programming and Data Structures or Object Oriented Programming and Data Structures or Object Oriented Programming and Data Structures or Object Oriented Programming and Data Structures or Object Oriented Programming and Data Structures | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CSC110 or permission of Instructor. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CSC110 or permission of Instructor. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CSC110 or permission of Instructor. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CSC110 or permission of Instructor. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CSC110 or permission of Instructor. | CS | 3–4 | |
| MAT230 or MAT231 | Calculus with Analytic Geometry II or Calculus with Analytic Geometry II | Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in MAT220, or MAT221, or equivalent. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT220, or MAT221, or equivalent. | MA | 4–5 | |
| MAT230 or MAT231 | Calculus with Analytic Geometry II or Calculus with Analytic Geometry II | Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in MAT220, or MAT221, or equivalent. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT220, or MAT221, or equivalent. | MA | 4–5 | |
| CSC205 or CSC205AA or CSC205AB or CSC205AC or CSC205AD | Object Oriented Programming and Data Structures or Object Oriented Programming and Data Structures or Object Oriented Programming and Data Structures or Object Oriented Programming and Data Structures or Object Oriented Programming and Data Structures | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CSC110 or permission of Instructor. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CSC110 or permission of Instructor. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CSC110 or permission of Instructor. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CSC110 or permission of Instructor. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CSC110 or permission of Instructor. | CS | 3–4 | |
| CSC205AB or CSC205AC or CSC205AD | Object Oriented Programming and Data Structures or Object Oriented Programming and Data Structures or Object Oriented Programming and Data Structures | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CSC110 or permission of Instructor. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CSC110 or permission of Instructor. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CSC110 or permission of Instructor. | CS | 4 | |
| MAT230 or MAT231 | Calculus with Analytic Geometry II or Calculus with Analytic Geometry II | Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in MAT220, or MAT221, or equivalent. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT220, or MAT221, or equivalent. | MA | 4–5 |
Term 3 Term 3 Term 3
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MAT240 or MAT241 | Calculus with Analytic Geometry III or Calculus with Analytic Geometry III | Prerequisites: Grade of "C" or better in MAT230 or MAT231. or Prerequisites: Grade of "C" or better in MAT230 or MAT231. | MA | 4–5 | |
| CSC/EEE120 | Digital Design Fundamentals | Corequisites: CSC100 or CSC110 or permission of Instructor. | CS | 4 | |
| CSC/EEE120 | Digital Design Fundamentals | Corequisites: CSC100 or CSC110 or permission of Instructor. | CS | 4 | |
| HU | Humanities, Fine Arts & Design | HU | 4 | ||
| CSC/EEE120 | Digital Design Fundamentals | Corequisites: CSC100 or CSC110 or permission of Instructor. | CS | 4 | |
| ENG101 or ENG107 | First-Year Composition or First-Year Composition for ESL | Prerequisites: Appropriate writing placement test score, or a grade of C or better in ENG091 or ESL097 or WAC101, or a grade of B or better in ALT100, or (a grade of C in ALT100 AND Corequisites: ENG101LL or ENG107LL OR WAC101 OR ENG100A+). or Prerequisites: Appropriate writing placement test score, or a grade of C or better in ENG091 or ESL097 or WAC101, or a grade of B or better in ALT100, or (a grade of C in ALT100 AND Corequisites: ENG101LL or ENG107LL OR WAC101 OR ENG100A+). | FYC | 3 |
Term 4 Term 4 Term 4
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENG101 or ENG107 | First-Year Composition or First-Year Composition for ESL | Prerequisites: Appropriate writing placement test score, or a grade of C or better in ENG091 or ESL097 or WAC101, or a grade of B or better in ALT100, or (a grade of C in ALT100 AND Corequisites: ENG101LL or ENG107LL OR WAC101 OR ENG100A+). or Prerequisites: Appropriate writing placement test score, or a grade of C or better in ENG091 or ESL097 or WAC101, or a grade of B or better in ALT100, or (a grade of C in ALT100 AND Corequisites: ENG101LL or ENG107LL OR WAC101 OR ENG100A+). | FYC | 3 | |
| CSC/EEE230 | Computer Organization and Assembly Language | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in (CSC100 or CSC110) and CSC/EEE120, or permission of Instructor. | 4 | ||
| ENG101 or ENG107 | First-Year Composition or First-Year Composition for ESL | Prerequisites: Appropriate writing placement test score, or a grade of C or better in ENG091 or ESL097 or WAC101, or a grade of B or better in ALT100, or (a grade of C in ALT100 AND Corequisites: ENG101LL or ENG107LL OR WAC101 OR ENG100A+). or Prerequisites: Appropriate writing placement test score, or a grade of C or better in ENG091 or ESL097 or WAC101, or a grade of B or better in ALT100, or (a grade of C in ALT100 AND Corequisites: ENG101LL or ENG107LL OR WAC101 OR ENG100A+). | FYC | 3 | |
| CSC/EEE230 | Computer Organization and Assembly Language | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in (CSC100 or CSC110) and CSC/EEE120, or permission of Instructor. | 4 | ||
| CSC/EEE230 | Computer Organization and Assembly Language | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in (CSC100 or CSC110) and CSC/EEE120, or permission of Instructor. | 4 | ||
| ENG102 or ENG108 | First-Year Composition or First-Year Composition for ESL | Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in ENG101. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG107. | FYC | 3 |
Term 5 Term 5 Term 5
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CSC240 or CSC240AA | Introduction to Different Programming Languages or Introduction to Different Programming Languages | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CSC205 or permission of Instructor. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CSC205 or permission of Instructor. | 3–4 | ||
| ENG102 or ENG108 | First-Year Composition or First-Year Composition for ESL | Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in ENG101. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG107. | FYC | 3 | |
| ENG102 or ENG108 | First-Year Composition or First-Year Composition for ESL | Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in ENG101. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG107. | FYC | 3 | |
| Second Language | Second Language Requirement, 101 Level | If proficient at this level, see your program advisor to select an elective. | 3–5 | ||
| BIO181 or BIO181XT or (CHM150 and CHM151LL) or CHM150AA or (CHM151 and CHM151LL) or CHM151AA or (GLG101 and GLG103) or GLG101IN or PHY115 or PHY121 | General Biology (Majors) I or General Biology (Majors) I or (General Chemistry I and General Chemistry I Laboratory) or General Chemistry I or (General Chemistry I and General Chemistry I Laboratory) or General Chemistry I or (Introduction to Geology I - Physical Lecture and Introduction to Geology I - Physical Lab) or Introduction to Geology I - Physical or University Physics I or University Physics I: Mechanics | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in RDG100, or RDG100LL, or higher, or eligibility for CRE101. One year of high school or one semester of college-level biology and chemistry is strongly recommended. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in RDG100 or higher or eligibility for CRE101. One year of high school or one semester of college-level biology and chemistry is strongly recommended. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in [(CHM130 and CHM130LL), or CHM130AA, or one year of high school chemistry taken within the last five years] and (a grade of C or better in MAT151 or higher level mathematics course, or satisfactory placement), or permission of the Instructor, or Department or Division Chair. and Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CHM150 or CHM151 or Corequisites: CHM150 or CHM151 or Prerequisites: C or better in [(CHM130 & CHM130LL), or CHM130AA, or 1 yr of high school chemistry taken within the last 5 yrs] & C or better in MAT151 or higher or satisfactory score on placement exam or permission of the Instructor or Dept or Div Chair. or Prerequisites: C or better in [(CHM130 and CHM130LL), or CHM130AA, or 1 yr high school chemistry taken in last 5 yrs] and (C or better in MAT151 or higher level math course, or satisfactory placement), or permission of Instructor/Departmnt/Division Chair and Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CHM150 or CHM151 or Corequisites: CHM150 or CHM151 or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in [(CHM130 and CHM130LL), or CHM130AA, or one year of high school chemistry taken within the last five years] and (a grade of C or better in MAT151 or higher level mathematics course, or satisfactory placement), or permission of the Instructor, or Department or Division Chair. or No requisites or No requisites or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT220 or MAT221 or permission of Department or Division. Corequisites: MAT230 or MAT231. One year High School physics or PHY111 and PHY112 is strongly recommended. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT220 or MAT221 or permission of Department or Division. One year of High School physics or PHY111 and PHY112 suggested but not required. | SQ or SQ in combo w/ CHM151LL and SQ or SQ in combo w/ GLG103 | 4–5 | |
| MAT206 | Elements of Statistics | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT14+, or MAT15+, or MAT187, or equivalent, or an appropriate District placement, or permission of Department/Division Chair. | CS | 3 |
Term 6 Term 6 Term 6
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CRE101 | College Critical Reading and Critical Thinking | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in [(ENG101 or ENG107) and (RDG095 or RDG100 or RDG100LL or RDG111 or RDG112 or RDG113)] or a grade of B or better in ALT100 or an appropriate district placement or permission of Instructor. | OR Equivalent as indicated by assessment | L | 0–3 |
| ECE102 | Engineering Analysis Tools and Techniques | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT15+ or higher-level mathematics course, or permission of Instructor or Division or Department Chair. | 2 | ||
| MAT227 | Discrete Mathematical Structures | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT212, or MAT213, or MAT220, or MAT221, or permission of Department or Division Chair. | 3 | ||
| CRE101 | College Critical Reading and Critical Thinking | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in [(ENG101 or ENG107) and (RDG095 or RDG100 or RDG100LL or RDG111 or RDG112 or RDG113)] or a grade of B or better in ALT100 or an appropriate district placement or permission of Instructor. | OR Equivalent as indicated by assessment | L | 0–3 |
| MAT227 | Discrete Mathematical Structures | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT212, or MAT213, or MAT220, or MAT221, or permission of Department or Division Chair. | 3 | ||
| Second Language | Second Language Requirement, 102 Level | If proficient at this level, see your program advisor to select an elective. | 3–5 | ||
| BIO182 or BIO182XT or (CHM152 and CHM152LL) or CHM152AA or (GLG102 and GLG104) or GLG102IN or PHY116 or PHY131 | General Biology (Majors) II or General Biology (Majors) II or (General Chemistry II and General Chemistry II Laboratory) or General Chemistry II or (Introduction to Geology II - Historical Lecture and Introduction to Geology II - Historical Lab) or Introduction to Geology II - Historical or University Physics II or University Physics II: Electricity and Magnetism | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in BIO181 or BIO181XT. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in BIO181 or BIO181XT. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in [(CHM150 or CHM151) and CHM151LL], or CHM150AA, or CHM151AA, or permission of the Instructor, or Department or Division Chair. and Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CHM152 or Corequisites: CHM152. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in [(CHM150 or CHM151) and CHM151LL], or CHM150AA, or CHM151AA, or permission of the Instructor, or Department or Division Chair. or No requisites or No requisites or Prerequisites: (MAT230 or MAT231) and PHY115. Prerequisite or Corequisites: MAT240 or MAT241 or permission of Instructor. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT230 or MAT231 or permission of Department or Division and PHY121. Corequisites: MAT241 or permission of Department or Division. | Complete the same prefix as the first Natural Sciences course taken. | SG or SQ or SQ or H; SG in combo w/ GLG104 and SG in combo w/ GLG102 or H, SG | 4–5 |
| CRE101 | College Critical Reading and Critical Thinking | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in (ENG101 or ENG107) and (RDG095 or RDG100 or RDG111 or RDG112 or RDG113 or an appropriate district placement or permission of Instructor). | L | 0–3 | |
| MAT227 | Discrete Mathematical Structures | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT212, or MAT213, or MAT220, or MAT221, or permission of Department or Division Chair. | 3 |
Term 7 Term 7 Term 7
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BIO181 or BIO181XT or (CHM150 and CHM151LL) or CHM150AA or (CHM151 and CHM151LL) or CHM151AA or (GLG101 and GLG103) or GLG101IN or PHY115 or PHY121 | General Biology (Majors) I or General Biology (Majors) I or (General Chemistry I and General Chemistry I Laboratory) or General Chemistry I or (General Chemistry I and General Chemistry I Laboratory) or General Chemistry I or (Introduction to Geology I - Physical Lecture and Introduction to Geology I - Physical Lab) or Introduction to Geology I - Physical or University Physics I or University Physics I: Mechanics | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in RDG100, or RDG100LL, or higher, or eligibility for CRE101. One year of high school or one semester of college-level biology and chemistry is strongly recommended. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in RDG100 or higher or eligibility for CRE101. One year of high school or one semester of college-level biology and chemistry is strongly recommended. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in [(CHM130 and CHM130LL), or CHM130AA, or one year of high school chemistry taken within the last five years] and (a grade of C or better in MAT151 or higher level mathematics course, or satisfactory placement), or permission of the Instructor, or Department or Division Chair. and Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CHM150 or CHM151 or Corequisites: CHM150 or CHM151 or Prerequisites: C or better in [(CHM130 & CHM130LL), or CHM130AA, or 1 yr of high school chemistry taken within the last 5 yrs] & C or better in MAT151 or higher or satisfactory score on placement exam or permission of the Instructor or Dept or Div Chair. or Prerequisites: C or better in [(CHM130 and CHM130LL), or CHM130AA, or 1 yr high school chemistry taken in last 5 yrs] and (C or better in MAT151 or higher level math course, or satisfactory placement), or permission of Instructor/Departmnt/Division Chair and Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CHM150 or CHM151 or Corequisites: CHM150 or CHM151 or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in [(CHM130 and CHM130LL), or CHM130AA, or one year of high school chemistry taken within the last five years] and (a grade of C or better in MAT151 or higher level mathematics course, or satisfactory placement), or permission of the Instructor, or Department or Division Chair. or No requisites or No requisites or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT220 or MAT221 or permission of Department or Division. Corequisites: MAT230 or MAT231. One year High School physics or PHY111 and PHY112 is strongly recommended. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT220 or MAT221 or permission of Department or Division. One year of High School physics or PHY111 and PHY112 suggested but not required. | SQ or SQ in combo w/ CHM151LL and SQ or SQ in combo w/ GLG103 | 4–5 | |
| ECE103 or ECE103EP | Engineering Problem Solving and Design or Engineering Problem Solving and Design (with EPICS projects) | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ECE102 or permission of Instructor or Division or Department Chair. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ECE102 or permission of Instructor or Division or Department Chair. | 2 | ||
| BIO181 or BIO181XT or (CHM150 and CHM151LL) or CHM150AA or (CHM151 and CHM151LL) or CHM151AA or (GLG101 and GLG103) or GLG101IN or PHY115 or PHY121 | General Biology (Majors) I or General Biology (Majors) I or (General Chemistry I and General Chemistry I Laboratory) or General Chemistry I or (General Chemistry I and General Chemistry I Laboratory) or General Chemistry I or (Introduction to Geology I - Physical Lecture and Introduction to Geology I - Physical Lab) or Introduction to Geology I - Physical or University Physics I or University Physics I: Mechanics | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in RDG100, or RDG100LL, or higher, or eligibility for CRE101. One year of high school or one semester of college-level biology and chemistry is strongly recommended. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in RDG100 or higher or eligibility for CRE101. One year of high school or one semester of college-level biology and chemistry is strongly recommended. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in [(CHM130 and CHM130LL), or CHM130AA, or one year of high school chemistry taken within the last five years] and (a grade of C or better in MAT151 or higher level mathematics course, or satisfactory placement), or permission of the Instructor, or Department or Division Chair. and Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CHM150 or CHM151 or Corequisites: CHM150 or CHM151 or Prerequisites: C or better in [(CHM130 & CHM130LL), or CHM130AA, or 1 yr of high school chemistry taken within the last 5 yrs] & C or better in MAT151 or higher or satisfactory score on placement exam or permission of the Instructor or Dept or Div Chair. or Prerequisites: C or better in [(CHM130 and CHM130LL), or CHM130AA, or 1 yr high school chemistry taken in last 5 yrs] and (C or better in MAT151 or higher level math course, or satisfactory placement), or permission of Instructor/Departmnt/Division Chair and Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CHM150 or CHM151 or Corequisites: CHM150 or CHM151 or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in [(CHM130 and CHM130LL), or CHM130AA, or one year of high school chemistry taken within the last five years] and (a grade of C or better in MAT151 or higher level mathematics course, or satisfactory placement), or permission of the Instructor, or Department or Division Chair. or No requisites or No requisites or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT220 or MAT221 or permission of Department or Division. Corequisites: MAT230 or MAT231. One year High School physics or PHY111 and PHY112 is strongly recommended. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT220 or MAT221 or permission of Department or Division. One year of High School physics or PHY111 and PHY112 suggested but not required. | SQ or SQ in combo w/ CHM151LL and SQ or SQ in combo w/ GLG103 | 4–5 | |
| SB | Social & Behavioral Sciences | SB | 3 | ||
| SB | Social & Behavioral Sciences | SB | 3 | ||
| COM100 or COM110 or COM225 or COM230 | Introduction to Human Communication or Interpersonal Communication or Public Speaking or Small Group Communication | No requisites or No requisites or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG101, or ENG107, or equivalent. or No requisites | SB or L | 0–3 |
Term 8 Term 8 Term 8
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COM110 or COM110 or COM225 or COM230 | Interpersonal Communication or Public Speaking or Small Group Communication | No requisites or No requisites or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG101, or ENG107, or equivalent. or No requisites | SB or L | 0–3 | |
| SB | Social & Behavioral Sciences | SB | 0–3 | ||
| BIO182 or BIO182XT or (CHM152 and CHM152LL) or CHM152AA or (GLG102 and GLG104) or GLG102IN or PHY116 or PHY131 | General Biology (Majors) II or General Biology (Majors) II or (General Chemistry II and General Chemistry II Laboratory) or General Chemistry II or (Introduction to Geology II - Historical Lecture and Introduction to Geology II - Historical Lab) or Introduction to Geology II - Historical or University Physics II or University Physics II: Electricity and Magnetism | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in BIO181 or BIO181XT. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in BIO181 or BIO181XT. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in [(CHM150 or CHM151) and CHM151LL], or CHM150AA, or CHM151AA, or permission of the Instructor, or Department or Division Chair. and Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CHM152 or Corequisites: CHM152. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in [(CHM150 or CHM151) and CHM151LL], or CHM150AA, or CHM151AA, or permission of the Instructor, or Department or Division Chair. or No requisites or No requisites or Prerequisites: (MAT230 or MAT231) and PHY115. Prerequisite or Corequisites: MAT240 or MAT241 or permission of Instructor. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT230 or MAT231 or permission of Department or Division and PHY121. Corequisites: MAT241 or permission of Department or Division. | Complete the same prefix as the first Natural Sciences course taken. | SG or SQ or SQ or H; SG in combo w/ GLG104 and SG in combo w/ GLG102 or H, SG | 4–5 |
| COM100 or COM110 or COM225 or COM230 | Introduction to Human Communication or Interpersonal Communication or Public Speaking or Small Group Communication | No requisites or No requisites or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG101, or ENG107, or equivalent. or No requisites | COM Requirement, Recommend selecting a course that satisfies (COM) and [SB] or (COM) and [L] requirements simultaneously | SB or L | 0–3 |
| BIO182 or BIO182XT or (CHM152 and CHM152LL) or CHM152AA or (GLG102 and GLG104) or GLG102IN or PHY116 or PHY131 | General Biology (Majors) II or General Biology (Majors) II or (General Chemistry II and General Chemistry II Laboratory) or General Chemistry II or (Introduction to Geology II - Historical Lecture and Introduction to Geology II - Historical Lab) or Introduction to Geology II - Historical or University Physics II or University Physics II: Electricity and Magnetism | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in BIO181 or BIO181XT. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in BIO181 or BIO181XT. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in [(CHM150 or CHM151) and CHM151LL], or CHM150AA, or CHM151AA, or permission of the Instructor, or Department or Division Chair. and Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CHM152 or Corequisites: CHM152. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in [(CHM150 or CHM151) and CHM151LL], or CHM150AA, or CHM151AA, or permission of the Instructor, or Department or Division Chair. or No requisites or No requisites or Prerequisites: (MAT230 or MAT231) and PHY115. Prerequisite or Corequisites: MAT240 or MAT241 or permission of Instructor. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT230 or MAT231 or permission of Department or Division and PHY121. Corequisites: MAT241 or permission of Department or Division. | Complete the same prefix as the first Natural Sciences course taken. | SG or SQ or SQ or H; SG in combo w/ GLG104 and SG in combo w/ GLG102 or H, SG | 4–5 |
| HU | Humanities, Fine Arts & Design | HU | 3 | ||
| L | Literacy & Critical Inquiry | Recommend selecting a course that satisfies [L] and [SB] or [L] and [HU] or [L] and (COM) or [L] and CRE101 requirements simultaneously. | L | 0–3 |
Term 9 Term 9 Term 9
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HU | Humanities, Fine Arts & Design | HU | 3 | ||
| SB | Social & Behavioral Sciences | SB | 3 | ||
| HU | Humanities, Fine Arts & Design | HU | 3 | ||
| SB | Social & Behavioral Sciences | SB | 3 | ||
| L or Elective | Literacy & Critical Inquiry or Elective Course | Recommend selecting a course that satisfies [L] and [SB] or [L] and [HU] or [L] and (COM) or [L] and CRE101 requirements simultaneously. | L | 0–3 | |
| HU | Humanities, Fine Arts & Design | HU | 3 | ||
| SB | Social & Behavioral Sciences | SB | 3 |
Term 10
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L | Literacy & Critical Inquiry | Recommend selecting a course that satisfies [L] and [SB] or [L] and [HU] or [L] and (COM) or [L] and CRE101 requirements simultaneously. | L | 0–3 | |
| HU | Humanities, Fine Arts & Design | HU | 3 |
General Electives
Select additional courses 100-level or higher to complete a minimum of 60 semester credits but no more than a total of 64 semester credits. Consult with a faculty advisor, program director, and/or academic advisor to identify coursework that best aligns with academic and professional goals.
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BIO201 or BIO201XT | Human Anatomy and Physiology I or Human Anatomy and Physiology I | Prerequisites: C or better in (BIO156, or BIO156XT, or BIO181, or BIO181XT, or 1 yr of high school biology) and (RDG100, or RDG100LL, or higher, or eligibility for CRE101). CHM130 or higher or one year of high school chemistry suggested but not required. or Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in (BIO156 or BIO156XT or BIO181 or BIO181XT or one year of high school biology) and RDG100 or higher or eligibility for CRE101. CHM130 or higher or one year of high school chemistry suggested but not required. | SG | 4 | |
| CHM230 and CHM230LL | Fundamental Organic Chemistry and Fundamental Organic Chemistry Laboratory | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in (CHM130 and CHM130LL) or (CHM150 or CHM151 and CHM151LL), or permission of the Instructor, or Department or Division Chair. and Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CHM130LL or CHM151LL, or equivalent. Prerequisites or Corequisites: CHM230. | SQ | 4 | |
| BIO202 | Human Anatomy and Physiology II | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in BIO201 or BIO201XT. | SG | 4 | |
| CHM235 and CHM235LL | General Organic Chemistry I and General Organic Chemistry I Laboratory | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in (CHM152 and CHM152LL), or CHM152AA, or (CHM154 and CHM154LL), or permission of the Instructor, or Department or Division Chair. and Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CHM235 or Corequisites: CHM235. Completion of prerequisites within the last two years recommended. | 4 | ||
| BIO205 | Microbiology | Prerequisites: C or better in (BIO156, or BIO156XT, or BIO181, or BIO181XT, or 1 yr of high school biology) and (RDG100, or RDG100LL, or higher, or eligibility for CRE101). CHM130 or higher or one year of high school chemistry suggested but not required. | SG | 4 | |
| CHM236 and CHM236LL | General Organic Chemistry IIA and General Organic Chemistry IIA Laboratory | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CHM235 and CHM235LL, or permission of the Instructor, or Department or Division Chair. and Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CHM236 or Corequisites: CHM236. Completion of prerequisites within the last two years recommended. | 4 | ||
| MAT240 or MAT241 | Calculus with Analytic Geometry III or Calculus with Analytic Geometry III | Prerequisites: Grade of "C" or better in MAT230 or MAT231. or Prerequisites: Grade of "C" or better in MAT230 or MAT231. | MA | 4–5 | |
| MAT276 or MAT277 | Modern Differential Equations or Modern Differential Equations | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT230 or MAT231 or permission of Department/Division Chair. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT230 or MAT231 or permission of Department/Division Chair. | MA | 3–4 |
Course Area Key
Gateway Course = Generally the first major-specific course in a pathway.
Critical Course = A course that is highly predictive of future success in a pathway.
- C = Cultural Diversity in the US
- CS = Computer/Statistics/Quantitative Application
- FYC = First Year Composition
- G = Global Awareness
- H = Historical Awareness
- HU = Humanities, Fine Arts, and Design
- L = Literacy & Critical Inquiry
- MA = Mathematics
- SB = Social-Behavioral Sciences
- SG = Natural Sciences General
- SQ = Natural Sciences Quantitative
Disclaimer
Students must earn a grade of C or better for all courses required within the program.
Course Sequence total credits may differ from the program information located on the MCCCD curriculum website due to program and system design.
View MCCCD’s curriculum website for the Associate in Science in Associate in Science, Emphasis in Computer Science (https://aztransmac2.asu.edu/cgi-bin/WebObjects/MCCCD.woa/wa/freeForm10?id=176507).
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Previous Catalog Years
The pathway map presented above is for the current catalog year and is the intended pathway map for new students. All previous catalog years for this pathway map are available at the link below.