Computer Science
Certificate of Achievement Computer Science · El Camino College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Mathematical Sciences Division
www.elcamino.edu/academics/divisions/mathematical-sciences/
By completing the certificate requirements, the student will apply program design principles and will acquire an understanding of data structures and their applications for an analysis and solution of numeric and non-numeric problems. The student will write programs using the C, C++, and assembly computer languages. All courses have a mandatory computer laboratory component requiring students to apply knowledge of the concepts from the lecture. Competencies are assessed regularly through examinations in the lecture component and through evaluation of computer laboratory activities.
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Certificate of Achievement
A Certificate of Achievement will be granted upon completion of all program requirements. A minimum of 16 units must be completed at El Camino College.
Required Core: 9 units
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| CSCI 1 | Problem Solving and Program Design Using C++ | 4 |
| CSCI 2 | Introduction to Data Structures | 5 |
12-13 units from:
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| CSCI 3 | Object-Oriented Programming in Java | 4 |
| CSCI 7 | The Beauty of Computer Science Principles | 4 |
| CSCI 8 | Foundations of Data Science | 4 |
| CSCI 12 | Programming for Internet Applications Using PHP, JavaScript, and HTML | 5 |
| CSCI 14 | Introduction to Programming with Python | 4 |
| CSCI 16 | Assembly Language Programming for x86 (IBM PC) Processors | 4 |
| CSCI 30 | Advanced Programming in C++ | 4 |
| CSCI 40 | Introduction to UNIX and LINUX Operating Systems | 4 |
| MATH 210 | Introduction to Discrete Structures | 5 |
Total Units: 21-22