Program: Computer Science, BS - Areas of Study

Mar 29, 2025

2024-2025 Catalog SVC

Overview

Computer Science is a high paying field that prepares graduates to work in a wide variety of workplaces and industries which have a critical need for qualified employees. The Computer Science bachelor’s degree gives students the knowledge and skills necessary to be successful in Computer Science, such as systems analyist, programmer, database administrator, and more. The program also includes job search skills and practices in two integrated capstone courses.

Sample Career Options

Software Developer
Software Quality Assurance Analyst and Tester
Computer Systems Analyst
Computer Programmer
Database Administrator
Computer and Information Systems Manager

180 Credits

Program Map

Program Maps are an integral part of the Planning Guide. Each Program Map includes a recommended quarterly sequence of courses for a full-time student to earn this degree within two years. The courses align with the appropriate number of credits to meet degree requirements and is designed to help you create an individualized, customized Educational Plan, required of all SVC students. Please consult with an SVC Advisor to schedule courses and develop your personal Educational Plan.

First Year

Fall Quarter

CS 110 - Introduction to Computer Science Credits: (5)
CSS 103 - First Quarter Experience Credits: (2)
ENGL& 101 - English Composition I Credits: (5)
MATH 099 - Intermediate Algebra Credits: (5)

Total Credits: 17

Winter Quarter

CS 222 - Computing, Data, and Society Credits: (5)
CMST& 240 - Intercultural Communication Credits: (5)
or any course from the Humanities section of the Distribution Lists - AA-DTA list.
MATH& 141 - Precalculus I Credits: (5)

Total Credits: 15

Spring Quarter

ENGL& 235 - Technical Writing Credits: (5)
MATH& 146 - Introduction to Stats Credits: (5)
PSYC& 100 - General Psychology Credits: (5)
or any course from the Social Science section of the Distribution Lists - AA-DTA .

Total Credits: 15

Second Year

Fall Quarter

CS 121 - Introduction to Computer Programming I Credits: (5)
PHIL 215 - Introduction to Ethics: E Credits: (5)
or any college level class as defined in the ICRC handbook will fulfill this requirement for a general elective.

Natural Science w/Lab Credits: (5)

Total Credits: 15

Winter Quarter

CS 122 - Introduction to Computer Programming II Credits: (5)
CS 171 - Linear Algebra for Data Analysis Credits: (5)
Natural Science w/Lab Credits: (5)

Total Credits: 15

Spring Quarter

CS 123 - Introduction to Computer Programming III Credits: (5)
CS 233 - Web Application Programming Credits: (5)
CS 243 - Software Development Tools Credits: (3)
CS 296 - CS Career Seminar Credits: (2)

Total Credits: 15

Third Year

Fall Quarter

CS 202 - Discrete Structures I Credits: (5)
CS 301 - Foundations of Computer Science Credits: (5)
CS 320 - Databases and Information Management Systems Credits: (5)
CS 397 - CS Seminar Credits: (1)

Total Credits: 16

Winter Quarter

CS 302 - Discrete Structures II Credits: (5)
CS 333 - Data Structures and Algorithms I Credits: (5)
CS 3xx - CS Elective Credits: (5)

Total Credits: 15

Spring Quarter

CS 334 - Data Structures and Algorithms II Credits: (5)
CS 351 - Software Engineering Credits: (5)
CS 397 - CS Seminar Credits: (1)
CS 3xx - CS Elective Credits: (5)

Total Credits: 16

Fourth Year

Fall Quarter

CS 401 - Algorithmic Problem Solving Credits: (5)

CS 422 - Principles of Computer Systems Credits: (5)

CS 450 - Security Foundations Credits: (5)

CS 397 - CS Seminar Credits: (1)

Total Credits: 16

Winter Quarter

CS 433 Programming Languages Credits: (5)

CS 4xx CS Elective Credits: (5)

CS 485 Capstone Project 1 Credits: (5)

Total Credits: 15

Spring Quarter

CS 402 Statistical Methods for User Research Credits: (5)

CS 4xx CS Elective Credits: (5)

CS 486 Capstone Project 2 Credits: (5)