Computer Science
Introduction
Computer Science is a Bachelor program taught at West Valley College, USA. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time options.
The Associate in Science in Computer Science for Transfer (AS-T in Computer Science) is a 60-unit program that builds lower-division coursework for transfer to a California State University (CSU) institution for a major in computer science. It is designed to prepare students for careers or further education in technology-related fields.
Students complete 60 semester or 90 quarter CSU-transferable units, the California General Education Transfer Curriculum pattern (Cal-GETC), and a minimum of 18 semester or 27 quarter units in the major or area of emphasis as determined by the community college district. The major includes Computer Programming I options, Data Structures options, Computer Organization and Assembly, Discrete Mathematics, Calculus (or Honors), Engineering Physics—Mechanics, and Organismal Biology.
Modules
- CIST004A Computer Programming I (C++ Programming)
- CIST004B Data Structures using Advanced C++
- CIST004A1 Computer Programming I (Java)
- CIST004B1 Data Structures using Advanced Java
- CIST005A Introduction to Python
- CIST005B Advanced Python
- CIST039 Computer Organization and Assembly Programming
- MATH019 Discrete Mathematics
- MATH003A Calculus and Analytical Geometry
- MATH003AH Honors Calculus and Analytical Geometry
- PHYS004A Engineering Physics - Mechanics
- BIOL040 Organismal Biology
Admission Requirements
The minimum requirements for admission in Computer Science at West Valley College for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:
- program specific academic requirment set by West Valley College.
- English Language OR any other language requirments as set by West Valley College as pre-requiste for admission in Computer Science.
Note: Please check the university website in the link below.
- Complete 60 semester or 90 quarter CSU-transferable units.
- Complete the California General Education Transfer Curriculum pattern (Cal-GETC).
- Earn a minimum of 18 semester or 27 quarter units in the major or area of emphasis as determined by the community college district.
- Obtain a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.0.
- Earn a grade of "C" (or "P") or better in all courses required for the major or area of emphasis.
Courses Units
Please check detail of study units at https://www.westvalley.edu/catalog/programs/computer-science-associate-in-science-degree-for-transfer.html
Scholarships
80 fully funded scholarships are listed for USA. See USA scholarships.