Computer Science, Sample Schedule (2-Year Plan)

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Are you interested in transferring to a four-year college or university and earning a Bachelor’s degree? Students may wish to earn an Associate of Arts and apply their studies toward a bachelor’s degree in a business-related field at a four-year college or university. Students need courses that will facilitate their transfer to four-year institutions of their choice. Please consult with a NIACC counselor for assistance in determining a schedule to meet your goal.

The Business Division’s highest priority is to assist students in reaching their individual educational goals. Each instructor is dedicated to providing the highest quality instruction to facilitate this process.

First Year

First Term

BCA - 101 Introduction to Computers and Information Systems (3 s.h.)
ENG - 105 Composition I (3 s.h.)
MAT - 210 Calculus I (4 s.h.) *
SDV - 199 College Essentials (1 s.h.)
Humanities elective (3 s.h.)

Total: 14 s.h.

Second Term

ENG - 106 Composition II (3 s.h.)
MAT - 216 Calculus II (4 s.h.)
SOC - 110 Introduction to Sociology (3 s.h.)
Electives (6 s.h.)

Total: 16 s.h.

Second Year

Third Term

CHM - 166 General Chemistry I (5 s.h.)
ECN - 120 Principles of Macroeconomics (3 s.h.)
HIS - 112 Western Civilization: Ancient-Early Modern (4 s.h.)
or HIS - 113 Western Civilization: Early Modern to Present (4 s.h.)
MAT - 156 Introduction to Statistics (3 s.h.)
SPC - 112 Public Speaking (3 s.h.)

Total: 18 s.h.

Fourth Term

Total: 15 s.h.

Note:

*Appropriate math level needed before enrolling in any math class.

BIO - 202 Biology I and BIO - 203 Biology II , along with PHY - 212 Classical Physics I and PHY - 222 Classical Physics II , may also be required depending on your transfer institution. Check on science requirements for transfer.

May also need MAT - 219 Calculus III depending on transfer institution

Note: Please check with transfer institution for their specific requirements or check with a NIACC counselor/advisor for further transfer planning.

AA Degree requirements are met with this sample schedule.
- The humanities and social science recommendations listed are based on Iowa State University’s computer science General Education, Diversity, and International Perspectives requirements. There may be other general education courses that will satisfy both NIACC’s AA requirements and those requirements of your transfer institution.
AS Degree requirements are also met with 20 or more math and science credits.
Check with transfer institution for Foreign Language and Diversity Requirements.
Admission requirements vary from institution to institution. Contact the transfer institution.
Suggested schedule dependent on entry level of student.

Recommended Electives

BCA - 152 Comprehensive Spreadsheets (3 s.h.)
BCA - 215 Computer Business Applications (3 s.h.)