# Computer Science (A.S. Degree)

Antelope Valley College · 2026-2027 Catalog · Department: Computer Science

Source: https://avc.elumenapp.com/catalog/2026-27/program/computer-science-as-fall-2026

The Associate in Science in Computer Science (AS in Computer Science) degree is to provide students with a foundational knowledge of computer science, computer programming, to enhance their problem-solving skills, sharpen their critical thinking. Additionally, the degree can prepare students in areas of science and engineering.

### Program Requirements

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **Computer Science AS Core Courses: Complete all of the following** | | 28-32 |
| **Programming Language Options: Complete the following number of rules: 1** | | 6 |
| **C++ Programming: Complete all of the following** | | 6 |
| CS 120 | Programming and Algorithms in C++ | 3 |
| CS 130 | Data Structures using C++ | 3 |
| **Java Programming: Complete all of the following** | | 6 |
| CS 121 | Programming and Algorithms in Java | 3 |
| CS 131 | Data Structures using Java | 3 |
| **Python Programming: Complete all of the following** | | 6 |
| CS 122 | Programming and Algorithms in Python | 3 |
| CS 132 | Data Structures using Python | 3 |
| **Core Courses Required: Complete all of the following** | | 16 |
| CS 140 | Assembly Language and Computer Architecture | 3 |
| CS 150 | Discrete Structures | 4 |
| MATH 150 | Calculus and Analytic Geometry | 5 |
| MATH 160 | Calculus and Analytic Geometry | 4 |
| **Core Electives** | | 6-10 |
| CS 110 | Introduction to Programming Concepts and Methodologies | 3 |
| CS 230 | Advanced Programming and Algorithms in C++ | 3 |
| CS 231 | Advanced Programming and Algorithms in Java | 3 |
| BIOL 110 | General Molecular Cell Biology | 5 |
| BIOL 120 | General Organismal, Ecological and Evolutionary Biology | 5 |
| CHEM 110 | General Chemistry | 5 |
| CHEM 120 | General Chemistry | 5 |
| ENGR 185 | Digital Logic and Design | 4 |
| MATH 220 | Linear Algebra | 4 |
| PHYS 110 | General Physics | 4 |
| PHYS 120 | General Physics | 4 |

### Recommended Pathway

#### Computer Science AS

**Semester 1** (15 units)

-   MATH150 - Calculus and Analytic Geometry (5)
-   ENGLC1000 - Academic Reading and Writing (4)
-   Any AVC GE Area 1B (3)
-   Any AVC GE Area 4 (3)

**Semester 2** (15-17 units)

-   CS120 - Programming and Algorithms in C++ (3)
-   CS121 - Programming and Algorithms in Java (3)
-   CS122 - Programming and Algorithms in Python (3)
-   MATH160 - Calculus and Analytic Geometry (4)
-   Any AVC GE Area 3 (3)
-   CS110 - Introduction to Programming Concepts and Methodologies (3)
-   CS230 - Advanced Programming and Algorithms in C++ (3)
-   CS231 - Advanced Programming and Algorithms in Java (3)
-   BIOL110 - General Molecular Cell Biology (5)
-   BIOL120 - General Organismal, Ecological and Evolutionary Biology (5)
-   CHEM110 - General Chemistry (5)
-   CHEM120 - General Chemistry (5)
-   ENGR185 - Digital Logic and Design (4)
-   MATH220 - Linear Algebra (4)
-   PHYS110 - General Physics (4)
-   PHYS120 - General Physics (4)
-   General Elective (2)

**Semester 3** (15 units)

-   CS130 - Data Structures using C++ (3)
-   CS131 - Data Structures using Java (3)
-   CS132 - Data Structures using Python (3)
-   CS140 - Assembly Language and Computer Architecture (3)
-   Any AVC GE Area 6 (3)
-   General Elective (3)
-   General Elective (3)

**Semester 4** (15-17 units)

-   CS150 - Discrete Structures (4)
-   CS110 - Introduction to Programming Concepts and Methodologies (3)
-   CS230 - Advanced Programming and Algorithms in C++ (3)
-   CS231 - Advanced Programming and Algorithms in Java (3)
-   BIOL110 - General Molecular Cell Biology (5)
-   BIOL120 - General Organismal, Ecological and Evolutionary Biology (5)
-   CHEM110 - General Chemistry (5)
-   CHEM120 - General Chemistry (5)
-   ENGR185 - Digital Logic and Design (4)
-   MATH220 - Linear Algebra (4)
-   PHYS110 - General Physics (4)
-   PHYS120 - General Physics (4)
-   Any AVC GE Area 5 (3)
-   General Elective (3)
-   General Elective (2)

### Program Outcomes

### Computer Science AS