Queensborough Community College

The following program provides an appropriate background for students planning advanced study in Computer Science. It is suggested as a sample only, and the student may make other choices in courses and sequence. Students planning to major in computer science are advised to consult with the Department and their academic advisers as soon as possible after entering Queensborough for guidance in planning a program.

A minimum of 60 credits is required for the A.S. degree. See page 53 for degree requirements.

Semester 1
English Composition I (EN-101)
History (HI-110, 111, 112)
Fundamentals of Speech (SP-211)
Analytic Geometry and Calculus I (MA-441)
Introduction to Discrete Mathematics (MA-471)

Sub total

3
3
3
4
3

Semester 2
English Composition II (EN-102)
Social Science Elective (See page 51)
Physical Education or Dance
Analytical Geometry and Calculus II (MA-442)
Algorithmic Problem Solving 1 (CS-101)

Sub total

3
3
1
4
4

Semester 3
History/Social Science or Humanities Elective (See page 51)
Foreign Language* or Liberal Arts and Sciences
(MA-443 or MA-461 strongly advised)
Laboratory Science
Algorithmic Problem Solving 2 (CS-203)

Sub total

3
3-4

4-5
4

14-16

Semester 4
Health Education (HE-101 or 102)
Foreign Language* or Liberal Arts and Sciences
Computers Organization and Assembly Language (CS-201)
Discrete Structures (CS-220)
Free electives

Sub total

1-2
3-4
4
3
2

13-15

Total Credits Required for the A.S. Degree in Liberal Arts and Sciences (Computer Science and Mathematics).......... 60

*Students transferring to programs in senior colleges or professional schools requiring a foreign language are advised to complete that requirement as part of the Liberal Arts and Sciences core of the A.S. program. Please note that language courses taken in college may not repeat high school work.
The following courses are offered every semester, unless otherwise indicated: for example, "Offered in Fall Semester," "Offered in Spring Semester, " or "Offered as needed."