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Computer Science
Associate in Science Degree in Liberal Arts and Sciences
Certificate of Proficiency
The Computer Science programs serve
two distinct groups of students. The Associate in Science degree option
prepares graduates for transfer as juniors to colleges and universities
offering baccalaureate majors in computer science, information systems,
and related fields. Mercer has dual admission and articulation agreements
with Rutgers University, The College of New Jersey, and New Jersey Institute
of Technology. The Certificate of Proficiency program is designed for students
who have previously completed degrees in mathematics, science, or engineering.
Certificate students gain marketable programming skills which complement
their previous academic study. In addition, the Certificate program satisfies
many Computer Science master's degree "bridge" requirements.
Successful Computer Science graduates will be able to:
- apply the fundamental concepts and techniques of computation, algorithms, and program design to a specific problem in a variety of applied fields;
- provide detailed specifications, analyze the problem, and design a solution that functions as desired, has satisfactory performance, is reliable and maintainable, and meets desired cost criteria;
- apply a firm understanding in areas of mathematics and science;
- discuss the societal implications of the work being performed.
Admission to the A.S. option requires
a high school diploma or equivalent with two years of algebra, analytic
geometry and trigonometry. One or more years of high school science is
recommended. While acceptance may be granted for students not prepared
to begin the mathematics sequence of courses at the calculus level, these
students should begin the mathematics sequence at the level determined
by placement test results.
A student must earn a grade of C or higher in core courses to progress in the program. Computer science,
mathematics and lab science courses are considered to be curriculum core courses.
Related Programs of Study in Information Technology
and in Liberal Arts
Computer Science Program Webpage
Degree Curriculum
| Code |
Course (lecture/lab hours) |
Credits |
|
ENG |
101 |
English Composition I (3/0) |
3 |
|
MAT |
151 |
Calculus I (4/0) |
4 |
|
CMN |
111 |
Speech: Human Communication (3/0) |
3 |
|
COS |
101 |
Introduction to Computer Science (3/2) |
4 |
| |
|
COS |
102 |
Computer Science I -- Algorithms and Programming (3/2) |
4 |
|
MAT |
152 |
Calculus II (4/0) |
4 |
| - |
- |
General Education elective
Select courses from at least two of the following general education categories:
|
3 |
|
HPE |
110 |
Concepts of Health and Fitness (1/2)
HPE 111 is an acceptable alternative. |
2 |
|
ENG |
102 |
English Composition II (3/0) |
3 |
| |
|
COS |
231 |
Fundamentals of Computer Architecture and Assembly Language (3/2) |
4 |
| - |
- |
Science elective
Choose from
PHY 117-217,
BIO 101-102,
CHE 101-102. |
4-5 |
|
MAT |
251 |
Calculus III (4/0) |
|
| |
|
OR |
4 |
|
MAT |
201 |
Statistics (4/0) |
|
| - |
- |
General Education elective
Select courses from at least two of the following general education categories:
|
3 |
| |
| - |
- |
COS/
IST/
MAT elective
Consult with your advisor before choosing. |
3-4 |
|
COS |
204 |
Discrete Mathematical Structures (4/0) |
4 |
|
COS |
210 |
Computer Science II -- Data Structures (3/2) |
4 |
| - |
- |
Science elective
Choose from
PHY 117-217,
BIO 101-102,
CHE 101-102. |
4 |
| - |
- |
General Education elective
Select courses from at least two of the following general education categories:
|
3 |
| Total |
63-65 |
Certificate Curriculum
| Code |
Course (lecture/lab hours) |
Credits |
|
ENG |
101 |
English Composition I (3/0) |
3 |
|
MAT |
151 |
Calculus I (4/0) |
4 |
|
COS |
101 |
Introduction to Computer Science (3/2) |
4 |
|
COS |
102 |
Computer Science I -- Algorithms and Programming (3/2) |
4 |
|
MAT |
152 |
Calculus II (4/0) |
4 |
|
COS |
210 |
Computer Science II -- Data Structures (3/2) |
4 |
|
COS |
231 |
Fundamentals of Computer Architecture
and Assembly Language (3/2) |
4 |
| - |
- |
COS/
IST/
MAT elective
Consult with your advisor before choosing. |
3-4 |
| Total |
30-31 |
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