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Associate of Science in Computer Science

Total Credit Hours: 60-64


About Associate of Science in Computer Science

The Associate of Science in Computer Science program will provide opportunities for students to work as programmers who write instructions and translate them into a machine-readable language, as system analysts who design computer systems for processing information, computer operators who monitor and control computer systems and retrieve results, data entry personnel who enter information and instructions into the computers, etc.

The Associate of Science in Computer Science UOG Track will provide the foundational knowledge and hands-on skills to prepare students to further their education at the University of Guam with a goal of earning a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science. Students will learn to design computer systems for processing information; work as programmers who write instructions and translate them into a machine readable language, computer operators who monitor and control computer systems and retrieve results, and data entry personnel who enter information and instructions into the computer.
 


General Education Requirements
CourseCourse NameCredits
English (Choose 1)
EN110Freshman Composition3
EN110AFreshman Composition with Instructional Lab4
CourseCourse NameCredits
MA___Mathematics Requirement3-4
CS151Windows Applications3

 
Social & Behavioral Sciences Requirement3

 
Humanities & Fine Arts Requirement3-4
SI___Natural & Physical Sciences Requirement4
Major Requirements
CourseCourse NameCredits
CS101Introduction to Computer Systems & Information Technology3
CS104Visual Basic Programming3
CS112Introduction to Linux3
CS203Systems Analysis & Design3
CS204C ++ Programming3
CS205Network Communications4
CS206Java I3
CS211JavaScript Programming3
CS212Python Programming3
CS213PHP Programming with MySQL3
CS299Computer Science Capstone4
OA211Business Communication3
Computer Science Elective (Choose 1)
OA210Database Management Systems3-4
IT211IT Essentials
OA101Keyboarding and Document Processing
Program Total60-64


2024-2025 College Catalog


Recognizing the necessity for students to succeed in the complex and rapidly changing workplace, Guam Community College offers a general education curriculum that introduces students to major areas of knowledge and methods of inquiry. All degree programs require an interdisciplinary general education component that promotes the development of intellectual skills that enable students to become effective learners and informed citizens. Critical thinking, the use of language and computation, appropriate social skills, global awareness and respect for diverse opinions are among the learning outcomes provided in the general education requirements of each program.

Guam Community College believes that general education provides the academic foundation necessary for students to achieve their life goals. General education is intended to offer students a breadth of quality student learning experiences, encourage their respect for cultural heritage, promote their ethical and responsible social behavior and facilitate their life-long learning.

The General Education program strives to foster student learning and skill development in civic engagement, critical thinking, understanding of the relationship between the individual and society, information literacy, oral communication, quantitative reasoning, and written communication.

Guam Community College believes that high quality general education opportunities for all citizens are necessary for democratic principles and practices to exist and for a sound economy to flourish. The College continually scrutinizes the general education curriculum in order to assure that all degrees and certificates granted by the College support this vision of general education and that it serves as a means to inspire hope, opportunity and responsibility in all its constituencies.

Requirements for General Education follow the options described below. Students declared prior to fall 2010 will follow the requirements indicated in the applicable catalog in which they first declared their major program at the College.
 

Notes on General Education requirements

Students are advised to check the requirements for their specific programs before taking General Education courses.
Courses chosen to meet the general education requirements may not be used to meet the Major Requirements of a student’s specific degree program.

The list contains courses with pre-requisites, so students should make their choices carefully and thoughtfully. Students may consult a counselor or an academic advisor for guidance in choosing any of the course options listed.


IMPORTANT NOTE: Some programs require different levels of coursework to meet General Education requirements, please review the individual programs for more information.

GENERAL EDUCATION
Scope 1: Skills for and Application of Lifelong Learning
Freshman Composition (Choose one course from the following to meet the required 3-4 credits)
Course #Course NameCredits
EN 110Freshman Composition3
EN110AFreshman Composition with Instructional Lab4
EN 111Writing for Research3
Mathematics (Choose one course from the following to meet the required 3-4 credits)*
Course #Course NameCredits
MA 110AFinite Mathematics3
MA 115Fundamentals of College Algebra3
MA 161ACollege Algebra & Trigonometry I4
*Any college level math will be considered for the completion of this category
Literacy for Life Skills (Choose one course from the following to meet the required 3 credits)
Course #Course NameCredits
CO 110Critical Thinking for Civic Engagement3
CS 151Windows Applications
CS 152Macintosh Applications
Scope 2: Broad Comprehension of the Development of Knowledge, Practice and Interpretation
Humanities & Fine Arts (Choose one course from the following to meet the required 3-4 credits)*
Course #Course NameCredits
ASL 100American Sign Language I4
CH 110Chamorro I4
ED 265Culture & Education in Guam3
CO 125Introduction to Human Communication and Speech3
EN 210Introduction to Literature3
HI 121World Civilization (Pre-historic Time to 1500)3
HI 122World Civilization (1500 to Present Time)3
HI 176Guam History3
HM 110Introduction to Community Services3
HM 201Social Welfare & Development3
HU 120Pacific Cultures3
HU 220Guam Cultures & Legends3
JA 110Japanese I4
KE 110Korean I4
PI 101Introduction to Philosophy3
TH 101Introduction to the Theater3
VC 101Introduction to Visual Communications3
*Any foreign language, humanities, or fine arts course will be considered for the completion of this category
Natural & Physical Sciences (Choose one course and the corresponding lab from the following to meet the required 4 credits)**
Course #Course NameCredits
SI 101/101LIntroduction to Chemistry (3) & Introduction to Chemistry Laboratory (1)4
SI 103/103LIntroduction to Marine Biology (3) & Introduction to Marine Biology Laboratory (1)
SI 105/105LIntroduction to Physical Geology (3) & Introduction to Physical Geology Laboratory (1)
SI 110/110LEnvironmental Biology (3) & Environmental Biology Laboratory (1)
SI 141Applied Physics I
SI 150/150LIntroduction to Microbiology (3) & Introduction to Microbiology Laboratory (1)
SI131/131LHuman Anatomy & Physiology I (3) & Human Anatomy & Physiology I Laboratory (1)
SI132/132LHuman Anatomy & Physiology II (3) & Human Anatomy & Physiology II Laboratory (1)
**The exception to this would be SI141 which does not include a laboratory requirement
Scope 3: Preparation for and Acceptance of Responsible Participation in Civil Society
Social & Behavioral Sciences (Choose one course from the following to meet the required 3 credits)
Course #Course NameCredits
EC 110Principles of Economics3
PS140American Government3
PY 100Personal Adjustment3
PY 120General Psychology3
PY 125Interpersonal Relations3
SO 130Introduction to Sociology3
CJ 100Introduction to Criminal Justice3
WG 101Introduction to Women and Gender Studies3
*Any social and behavioral science course will be considered for the completion of this category
Minimum General Education Requirements19

2024-2025 College Catalog


This suggested sequence of courses is based on the 2024-2025 College Catalog. 
 

COMPUTER SCIENCE
Year 1
Semester 1Semester 2
CourseCourse NameCreditsCourseCourse NameCredits
CS101Introduction to Comp Systems & Info Tech3CO110Critical Thinking for Civic Engagement3
CS211JavaScript Programming3CS212Python Programming3
EN___English Requirement3CS213PHP Programming with MySQL3
MA___Mathematics Requirement3CS205Network Communications4
   
 
Social & Behavioral Science requirement3
Total12
 
Total16
Year 2
Semester 3Semester 4
CourseCourse NameCreditsCourseCourse NameCredits
CS206Java I3CS266Java Programming II4
CS112Introduction to Linux3OA211Business Communications3
CS104Visual Basic Programming3 Electives3-4
CS204C ++ Programming3 Natural and Physical Sciences4
CS203System Analysis and Design3CO125Introduction to Human Communication
& Speech
3

 
Total15
 
Total17-18
Program Total60-62

 

COMPUTER SCIENCE UOG TRACK
Year 1
Semester 1Semester 2
CourseCourse NameCreditsCourseCourse NameCredits
CS101Introduction to Comp Systems & Info Tech3CS104Visual Basic Programming3
CS211JavaScript Programming3CS212Python Programming3
MA165 OR
MA203
Pre-Calculus OR Calculus5CS203System Analysis and Design3
EN110 OR
EN110A
Freshman Composition3-4CO110Critical Thinking for Civic Engagement3
   SI___Natural & Physical Science4
Total14-15
 
Total16
Year 2
Semester 3Semester 4
CourseCourse NameCreditsCourseCourse NameCredits
CS112Introduction to Linux3CO125Introduction to Human Communication
& Speech
3
CS204C ++ Programming3OA210Database Management Systems3
CS205Network Communications4EN111Writing for Research3
CS206Java I3 Social & Behavioral Sciences3
CS213PHP Programming with MySQL3CS266Java Programming II4

 
Total16
 
Total16
Program Total62-63



2024-2025 College Catalog




Upon successful completion of the AS in Computer Science program, students will be able to:

  1. Apply concepts and knowledge in the core areas of computer science.    
  2. Distinguish among basic networking systems, operating systems, and database structures.    
  3. Write code using programming languages, to include Java, Python, C++, PHP with MySQL and JavaScript.

CS205 Network Communications

Networking has become the foundation of the modern world. The interconnection of computers, individuals, and society as a whole has become interdependent. The students will obtain the basic knowledge on Local Area Networks (LANs), Wide Area Networks (WANs), the Internet and the Cloud. They will be able to design a simple network such as a local area network.  They will also learn how to keep up with the changing hardware and software and how to maintain networks and expand them as needed.

CS203 Systems Analysis & Design

This course will emphasize systems analysis and stress information flow as the best approaches to understanding business data processing requirements. Computer hardware/software, systems design, and systems management will be described. Organizational aspects will be explained and examples of various systems will be presented.

CS112 Introduction to Linux

Introduction to Linux course presents students with an open source alternative to Windows operating system. This course discusses installation, simple administrations, and usage of Linux systems as both workstation and server. Questions about where to find, how to install and configure, and how to use open source software will be covered.




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