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Department of Computer Science and Mathematics
Computer Science
programs
Mission
The Mission of the Computer Science Program
is to provide students with the ability to
integrate the theory and practice of computing
in the representation, processing, and use of
information, while upholding tradition of the
liberal arts education.
UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS
ASSOCIATE IN APPLIED SCIENCE
(A.A.S.) IN COMPUTER SCIENCE
Educational Objectives
The objectives of the Associate in Applied Science
in Computer Science is to:
1. Provide students with basic concepts and
principles of computer programming, and
software development.
2. Expose students to fundamentals of
business.
3. Equip students with basic mathematical
skills.
Learning Outcomes
Graduates in the Associate in Applied Science in
Computer Science will acquire the following:
1. Comfortable programming skills in modern
programming languages.
2. Basics of databases, and data
communication.
3. Basics of calculus, discrete structures, and
statistics.
4. Basic business principles in accounting,
economics, and management.
Curriculum Requirements
Students are required to take courses in Computer
Science, Business Management, Accounting, and
Economics for a total of 62 credits that include
24 credits of LAC courses, 36 credits of major
requirements, and 2 credits of free electives.
I. Liberal Arts Core Curriculum (8 credits)
ARA101 Arabic Essay Reading & Writing I 3
ARA102 Arabic Essay Reading & Writing II 3
HLT201 Basic Health 1
PED2-- Physical Education 1
II. Liberal Arts Electives (16 credits)
Philosophy, Religion & History (6 credits)
Sciences (4 credits)
PHY101 Introduction to Physical Science
Social Sciences (6 credits)
III. Major Core Requirements (24 credits)
CSC241 Introduction to Computing 3
CSC243
Introduction to Object Oriented
Programming
3
CSC245 Objects and Data Abstraction 3
CSC331 Business Data Communication 3
CSC372
Database Analysis, Design, and
Management
3
MTH111 Basic Mathematics 3
MTH207 Discrete Structures I 3
STA202 Applied Statistics 3
Other Major Requirements (12 credits)
ACC201 Principles of Accounting I 3
ACC202 Principles of Accounting II 3
BUS201 Introduction to Business 3
MGT201 Introduction to Management 3
IV. Free Electives (2 credits)
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (B.S.) IN
COMPUTER SCIENCE
The Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
at LAU provides a fundamental understanding
of the theoretical principles of software and
digital systems within the context of current
technology. The program provides students
with a strong background in the fundamentals
of mathematics and computer science, and
is balanced between theoretical and applied
courses that prepare students for a professional
career in the area of computer science.
Furthermore, in addition to developing computer
science skills, the program helps the students
obtain an understanding of the human and
social aspects of computer systems, and how
computer science relates to other disciplines.
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