Computer and Information Sciences: Computer Science Transfer Option, Associate in Science

Courses and Requirements

The associate in science degree program in Computer and Information Sciences: Computer Science Transfer Option is designed to serve the needs of the student who wishes to transfer to a four year program in Computer Science. This program provides the foundation in Computer Science and Mathematics needed to succeed in a Computer Science Degree program. A minimum of 60 credit hours are required for graduation.

Starting in the fall of 2014, any student enrolled in an associate degree program who is new to NECC and has no academic history at the college, must take at least one course designated as intensive in each of NECC’s six core academic skills in order to graduate. In most cases, the program’s core required courses include these intensive courses. Plan to see an advisor for more complete information about this graduation requirement.

Requirements

Course NumberTitleCreditsCore Academic Skill(s) Intensive Designation(s)
CIS113Data Management

4

Global Awareness Intensive

Public Presentation Intensive
CIS115Information Security

4

Public Presentation Intensive

Written Communication Intensive
CIS117Introduction to Linux

1
CIS154C Programming

4
CIS160Computer Science I

4

Information Literacy Intensive

Science Technology Intensive
CIS225Microcomputers

4
CIS252Computer Science II

4
ENG101English Composition I

3
ENG102English Composition II

3
MAT251Calculus I

4

Quantitative Reason Intensive
MAT252Calculus II

4

Courses with Prerequisites: CIS113, CIS115, CIS154, CIS160, CIS225, CIS252, ENG102, MAT251, MAT252

Electives

Elective
3-4
Humanities Elective Students transferring to Merrimack should take REL101 or PHI101.  3
Social Science Elective    3
Program Electives Choose 4 courses at level listed or higher: CIS156, CTE101 & CTE103, CTN201, COP101, MAT253 or Lab Sciences.
Students transferring to UMass Lowell must take CTE101, CTE103 and 2 Lab Sciences.		  12-16
Course NumberTitleCreditsCore Academic Skill(s) Intensive Designation(s)

Program Notes

Students who take courses based on Microsoft Office (CIS110, CIS112 and CIS113) must be prepared to use a Windows environment. Students will have access to this platform in all the campus labs.

Recommended Course Sequence Computer and Information Sciences Computer Science Transfer Option

Course NumberTitleCreditsCore Academic Skill(s) Intensive Designation(s)

Year 1

Course NumberTitleCreditsCore Academic Skill(s) Intensive Designation(s)
Fall
Course NumberTitleCreditsCore Academic Skill(s) Intensive Designation(s)
CIS117Introduction to Linux

1
CIS154C Programming

4
ENG101English Composition I

3
Humanities Elective

3
MAT251Calculus I

4

Quantitative Reason Intensive
Spring
Course NumberTitleCreditsCore Academic Skill(s) Intensive Designation(s)
CIS113Data Management

4

Global Awareness Intensive

Public Presentation Intensive
CIS160Computer Science I

4

Information Literacy Intensive

Science Technology Intensive
ENG102English Composition II

3
MAT252Calculus II

4
 Social Science Elective

3

Year 2

Course NumberTitleCreditsCore Academic Skill(s) Intensive Designation(s)
Fall
Course NumberTitleCreditsCore Academic Skill(s) Intensive Designation(s)
CIS115Information Security

4

Public Presentation Intensive

Written Communication Intensive
CIS252Computer Science II

4
2 Program Electives

6-8
Spring
Course NumberTitleCreditsCore Academic Skill(s) Intensive Designation(s)
CIS225Microcomputers

4
Elective

3-4
2 Program Electives

6-8