Program: Computer Science - Transfer Option, A.S. - Butler County Community College

Apr 24, 2025

BC3 Academic Catalog: 2024-2025

Computer Science - Transfer Option (300)
Associate in Science Degree

The degree in Computer Science - Transfer Option is intended to allow the student to complete the first two years of basic course requirements for most baccalaureate degrees in the computer field. The Computer Science - Transfer Option curriculum has set requirements at a minimum in order to give students the chance to choose courses that are required at their prospective transfer institutions.

Scheduling Notes

Computer Science - Transfer Option, A.S. - Program Competencies

Minimum - 60 credits

First Semester (15/16)

Second Semester (16)

Third Semester (13)

COMP 233 - Data Structures and Algorithms
Natural Science Elective with Lab - BIOL or CHEM or PHYS 4 credits²

Economics Elective 3 credits

Group I: Humanities Elective 3 credits

Fourth Semester (16)

Natural Science Elective with Lab - BIOL or CHEM or PHYS²4 credits
COMM 201 - Speech
COMP 211 - Networking I
or
COMP 229 - Database Systems
Group I: Humanities Elective 3 credits
Group II: Social Sciences Elective 3 credits

Note(s)

¹ The mathematics elective must be either Elementary Statistics (MATH 107) or Calculus and Analytic Geometry (MATH 221).

² The science electives must be a lab-based 8 credit SEQUENCE of two courses. Students whose intended four-year institution requires that the two science courses be taken in two different disciplines may request a waiver from the Dean of the Business Division.