Catalog 2010-2011 - South Texas College

Computer ScienceComputer Information SystemsField of StudyAssociate of ScienceThis program is designed for students who planto specialize in Business Computer Applicationsat a four-year college or university. In addition tocompleting the General Education requirementsas outlined in this catalog, students take businessclasses in accounting, economics and businessprogramming languages which will fulfill theComputer Information Systems degree. Studentswho wish to declare this transfer major should askfor program planning assistance from a ComputerScience program advisor. Transfer institutionsvary in lower division (first two years of college)major department requirements. Meeting the STCAssociate of Science degree requirements doesnot automatically guarantee that all four-yearcolleges will accept each and every course towardtheir degree plan. It is imperative that studentswork closely with STC departmental facultyand the four-year college faculty in determiningtransferability of courses.Computer Science, Field of StudyAssociate of ScienceThis program is designed for students who planto specialize in Computer Software Engineeringand Computer Science at a four-year collegeor university. Students who wish to declare thistransfer major should ask for program planningassistance from a Computer Science programadvisor. Transfer institutions vary in lower division(first two years of college) major departmentrequirements. Meeting the STC Associateof Science degree requirements does notautomatically guarantee that all four-year collegeswill accept each and every course toward theirdegree plan. It is imperative that students workclosely with STC departmental faculty and the fouryearcollege faculty in determining transferabilityof courses.Computer Information SystemsThe Bureau of Labor Statistics estimatesthat through the year 2012, computer-relatedemployment in such areas as Computer SystemsAnalysts, Database Administrators, and Computerand Information Systems Managers will increaseby more than 36 percent nationally. Graduatesof the Computer Science Department are inhigh demand. Companies are struggling to findcompetent talent to fulfill their needs. Somedisciplines under Computer Information Systemsinclude the above mentioned as well as:4Applications Programmers4 Computer Support Specialist4 Information Security Coordinator4 Network and Computer Systems AdministratorsThe Computer Science Department preparesstudents for transfer to a four-year institution wherethey can specialize in such disciplines.Academic AdvisementStudents are assigned to an advisor in thedepartment upon declaring a major in ComputerScience. Students should also consult their advisorfor approval of academic matters such as choice ofelectives, course substitutions, course overloads,and adding and dropping courses.Career OpportunitiesComputer ScienceThe Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates thatthrough the year 2012 some computer-relatedoccupations will be some of the fastest growingoccupations increasing by more than 36 percentnationally. Graduates of the Computer ScienceDepartment are in high demand. Companies arestruggling to find competent technical talent to fulfilltheir needs. Some disciplines under ComputerScience include:4Computer Programmer4Programmer Analyst4 Software Engineers4Computer and Information Scientist4Computer Hardware EngineersMath and Science189