# Computer Science (Associate of Science (AS))

Santa Barbara City College · 2026-2027 Catalog · Department: Computer Science

Source: https://catalog.sbcc.edu/academic-departments/computer-science/computer-science-as/

### Overview

Computer Science has grown dramatically over the last decade, until it now affects each of us in our daily lives.  We come into contact with dozens of different computer systems each day.  These range from automatic bank tellers and "intelligent" cash registers, to automobile fuel monitoring systems.  
 The Computer Science Department teaches students how to design and implement the computer software that brings intelligence to computer systems.  Santa Barbara City College's Computer Science program includes introductory to advanced topics.  It is designed to provide general education, transfer and occupational training.

### Requirements

**Associate Degree Graduation Requirements**

Complete all of the following:

1.  All Major Requirements listed below with a “C” or better or “P” in each course (at least 20% of the major requirements must be completed through SBCC).
2.  One of the following General Education options:
    1.  OPTION 1: SBCC General Education pattern OR
    2.  OPTION 2: Cal-GETC pattern
3.  A minimum of 60 semester units of degree-applicable college credit (SBCC courses numbered 100 and higher and C1000 and higher).
4.  Maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher in degree-applicable coursework.
5.  A minimum of 12 units through SBCC.

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **Major Requirements** | |  |
| **Required Core** | |  |
| CS 105 | Programming Methodology | 3 |
| CS 106 | Data Structures and Algorithms | 3 |
| CS 107 | Computer Architecture and Organization | 3 |
| CS 108 | Discrete Structures | 4 |
| CS 140 | Object-Oriented Programming Using C++ | 4 |
| MATH 150 | Calculus with Analytic Geometry I | 5 |
| PHYS 121 | Mechanics Of Solids And Fluids | 5 |
| **List A - Complete at least 6 units from the following:** | | 6-10 |
| ↳ CS 104 | Introduction to Programming |  |
| ↳ CS 111 | HTML And Webmastering |  |
| ↳ CS 115 | Javascript Programming |  |
| ↳ CS 116 | Web Server Programming |  |
| ↳ CS 123 | Android Programming |  |
| ↳ CS 130 | Introduction to the Linux Operating System |  |
| ↳ CS 132 | Digital Logic Design |  |
| ↳ CS 133 | Programming for Engineers |  |
| ↳ CS 137 | C Programming |  |
| ↳ CS 165 | Software Design Patterns |  |
| ↳ CS 180 | Software Engineering With UML |  |
| ↳ CS 187 | iOS Programming |  |
| ↳ CS 189 | Competitive Programming |  |
| ↳ MATH 160 | Calculus with Analytic Geometry II |  |
| ↳ MATH 200 | Multivariable Calculus |  |
| ↳ MATH 210 | Linear Algebra |  |
| ↳ MATH 220 | Differential Equations |  |
| ↳ PHIL 205 | Introduction to Logic |  |
| ↳ PHYS 122 | Electricity and Magnetism |  |
| **Total Units** | | **33.00-37.00** |

### Learning Outcomes

1.  Decompose problems into algorithms.
2.  Use current computer applications
3.  Create programs that use flow control and looping constructs (e.g. for and while).
4.  Create programs that utilize standard data structures (e.g. queues and lists).
5.  Create programs that use object-oriented concepts.
6.  Create programs using current programming environments.
7.  Describe computer architecture.
8.  Deliver and test programs.

### Recommended Sequence

Make an appointment with your SBCC academic counselor through Starfish to create a Student Education Plan that reflects a recommended course sequence for this program that is tailored to your individual needs.

How to schedule an Academic Counseling appointment.