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COMPUTER SCIENCE PRE-MAJOR
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General Description
PRE-BACCALAUREATE/ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE FOR TRANSFER Designed for students interested in preparing for upper-division studies in computer science (CS) or who want the basics needed to enter the world of computer science, the pre-CS program includes six courses in computer science-related fields that provide a sound foundation for students seeking entry-level CS positions in for-profit, nonprofit/not-for-profit, or public organizations.
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Area A - Essential Skills English Requirements
Students must register for the Regents' test during enrollment in ENGL 1101. A "C" is required in ENGL 1101 & 1102.
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Course
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Description
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6 Credit Hours
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English Composition I
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3
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English Composition II
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3
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Area A - Essential Skills Math Requirement
Strongly recommended for CS Concentrations: (MATH 1111 and MATH 1112) or MATH 1113
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Course
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Description
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3 Credit Hours
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College Algebra
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3
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Trigonometry
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3
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Precalculus
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4
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Calculus I
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4
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Area B - Institutional Options
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Course
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Description
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2 Credit Hours
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Introduction to Communication
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2
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Area B - Institutional Options Elective
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Course
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Description
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2 Credit Hours
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Computer Concepts
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3
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French
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3
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Introduction to Human Geography
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3
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Global Issues
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2
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German
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3
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Italian
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3
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Introduction to International Relations
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3
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Introduction to Sociology
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3
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Spanish
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3
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Area C - Humanities & Fine Arts
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Course
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Description
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3 Credit Hours
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World Literature I
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3
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World Literature II
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3
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Area C - Humanities & Fine Arts Elective
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Course
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Description
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3 Credit Hours
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Art Appreciation
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3
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Art History I
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3
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Art History II
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3
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Fundamentals of Speech Communication
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3
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World Literature I
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3
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World Literature II
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3
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French
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3
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German
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3
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Italian
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3
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Music Appreciation
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3
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Introduction to Philosophy
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3
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Introduction to Ethics
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3
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Spanish
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3
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Theatre Appreciation
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3
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Area D - Science
A two course sequence must be taken.
Strongly recommended CHEM 1121 & CHEM 1212 sequence should be taken in this area.
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Course
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Description
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8 Credit Hours
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Astronomy of the Solar System
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4
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Stellar and Galactic Astronomy
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4
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Principles of Biology I
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4
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Principles of Biology II
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4
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Principles of Chemistry I
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4
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Principles of Chemistry II
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4
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Physical Geology
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4
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Historical Geology
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4
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Introductory Physics I
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4
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Introductory Physics II
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4
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Principles of Physics I
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4
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Principles of Physics II
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4
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Area D - Math
MATH 2112 is not required in Area D, but it must be taken prior to admission to most upper-division CS programs.
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Course
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Description
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3 Credit Hours
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Trigonometry
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3
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Precalculus
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3
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Survey of Calculus
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4
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Calculus I
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4
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Calculus II
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4
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Logic
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3
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Probability and Statistics
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3
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Area E - Social Science, US & GA Constitution Requirement
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Course
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Description
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3 Credit Hours
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American Government
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3
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Area E - Social Science, US & GA History Requirement
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Course
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Description
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3 Credit Hours
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U.S. History I
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3
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U.S. History II
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3
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Area E - Social Science Electives
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Course
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Description
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6 Credit Hours
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Introduction to Anthropology
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3
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Principles of Microeconomics
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3
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Introduction to Human Geography
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3
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World Civilization I
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3
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World Civilization II
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3
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U.S. History I
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3
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U.S. History II
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3
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American Government
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3
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Introduction to International Relations
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3
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Introduction to General Psychology
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3
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Introduction to Sociology
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3
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Introduction to Social Problems
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3
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Area F - Area of Concentration
**To complete the required 18 hours in Area F, students should select any Mathematics course from Area D.
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Course
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Description
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18 Credit Hours
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Computer Concepts
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3
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Computer Science I
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4
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Computer Science II
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4
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Calculus II
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4
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**Restricted Electives
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3
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Area G - Physical Education
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Course
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Description
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2 Credit Hours
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Physical Education Courses
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2
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Physical Education Courses
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1
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College Success Seminar
CCGA 1101, the College Success Seminar, is a two credit requirement for all first time, full time, degree seeking students.
New full-time freshmen must enroll in CCGA 1101 no later than their second semester.
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Course
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Description
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2 Credit Hours
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College Success Seminar
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2
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Total Required for Graduation
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62
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