ASAST in Computer Science Technology Credit Distribution

Subject Area/Category	Credits
I. General Education Requirements	30
A. English Composition	6
B. Humanities	6
C. Social Sciences	6
D. Natural Sciences and Mathematics	12
Intermediate and pre-calculus mathematics or above*	(6)
General physics or general chemistry	(6)
II. Area of Study:Computer Science Technology	21
A. Languages	6-9
C, COBOL, FORTRAN, Pascal, PL/1, Assembly or Introduction to Programming
B. Data Structures	3
C.Computer Science Technology Electives	9-12
Computer Architecture Digital Logic Computer Concepts Theory of Computation Compiler of Construction Advanced Programming Techniques Operating Systems Software Engineering Database Design Systems Analysis or Design Systems Organization or Design Discrete Mathematics
III. Free Electives	9
A. Computer Requirement	3
B. Free Electives	6
Total	60 credits

* Some programs require mathematics at the level of precalulus algebra and calculus.
Note 1: Courses in listed in the area of study. Other courses may also be considered appropriate for this option.

Note 2:
Corollary requirements:
• 6 credits of Precalculus Algebra and Calculus I
• One full year of General Physics
Students may check the appropriateness of other courses by contacting the Advisement Center.