# Computer Science (Associate in Science)

Butte College · 2026-2027 Catalog · Department: Computer Science

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**About the Program**

**Program Goal:** Local

**GE Pattern(s):** Butte Local, Cal-GETC

**Program Code:** 11138.00AS

This program meets the lower division major preparation for a similar major at CSU, Chico. Visit website for details www.assist.org

**Program Learning Outcome(s):**
Upon successful completion of the program, the student will be able to:

1.  Describe the organizational structure of computer hardware and its connection to computer software.
2.  Apply the structured approach to computer software system design.
3.  Apply the object-oriented approach to computer software system design.
4.  Document program source code following established conventions and standards.

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **Required courses:** | | 29-31 |
| CSCI 20 | Programming and Algorithms I | 3 |
| CSCI 21 | Programming and Algorithms II | 3 |
| CSCI 22 | Discrete Structures | 3 |
| MATH C2220 | Calculus II: Early Transcendentals | 4 |
| **Select one:** | | 3 |
| CSCI 10 | Computer Architecture and Organization | 3 |
| ENGR 11 | Embedded Systems Development | 3 |
| **Select one:** | | 5 |
| MATH C2210 | Calculus I: Early Transcendentals | 5 |
| MATH C2210E | Calculus I: Early Transcendentals – Embedded Support | 5 |
| **Select two:** | | 8-10 |
| CHEM 1 | General Chemistry I | 5 |
| CHEM 2 | General Chemistry II | 5 |
| CHEM 51 | Elementary Inorganic Chemistry | 5 |
| CHEM 52 | Elementary Organic and Biochemistry | 4 |
| PHYS 41 | Physics for Scientists and Engineers I | 4 |
| PHYS 42 | Physics for Scientists and Engineers II | 4 |
| **Total** | | **29-31** |