LCCC Catalog 2025-2026

Apr 04, 2025

LCCC Catalog 2025-2026

Computer Science, AS

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The Computer Science, AS is designed for students who are interested in solving complex problems, developing innovative technology, and pursuing dynamic careers in computing. The Computer Science, AS provides a solid foundation for students aiming to transfer to a four-year institution where they can specialize in traditional computer science concentrations or emerging fields such as artificial intelligence (AI). This program allows students to pursue traditional computer science which emphasizes foundational math and programming theory in preparation for programs in computer or data science, or computer science with an emphasis in AI which focuses on concepts such as machine learning and data engineering as a foundation for applied computing or AI programming.

Contact Information

Contact information is available on the Computer Science program website.

Map your individual academic plan of courses with your Student Success Coach.

If students choose to transition to another program within the STEM pathway, they should be particularly aware of the choice points that indicate when a decision to branch off into another program must be made to ensure credits and time are not lost.

Coursework common to all degrees within this pathway is indicated by CAC, Common Academic Coursework, in the program map.

Competencies

Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:

Design algorithms to solve a variety of problems using programming constructs and data structures.
Implement previously designed algorithms into computer code.
Test computer code for accuracy and completeness.
Document computer programs.

First Semester

Choice Points

See Program Comments below regarding Math course options if students place higher than MATH 1400 .
Students perusing a traditional Bachelor of Science in Computer Science should take COSC 1010 .
Students interested in Computer Science with an emphasis in Artificial Intelligence (AI) should take AIML 1010 .

Course Requirements

CHEM 1020 - General Chemistry I Credits: 4 | CAC
MATH 1400 - College Algebra Credits: 3 | CAC
STRT 1000 - Strategies for Success Credits: 3 | CAC
COSC 1010 - Intro to Computer Science Credits: 4
OR
AIML 1010 - Introduction to Artificial Intelligence Credits: 3

Milestones

Completion MATH 1400 as a prerequisite for other courses.

Semester Total: 13-14 Credits

Second Semester

Choice Points

See Program Comments below regarding Math course options if students place higher than MATH 1405 .
Students perusing a traditional Bachelor of Science in Computer Science should take COSC 2409 .
Students interested in Computer Science with an emphasis in Artificial Intelligence (AI) should take AIML 1030 .

Course Requirements

ENGL 1010 - English Composition I Credits: 3 | CAC
MATH 1405 - Trigonometry Credits: 3
STAT 2050 - Fundamentals of Statistics Credits: 4 | CAC
COSC 2409 - Programming Credits: 3
OR
AIML 1030 - Introduction to Machine Learning Credits: 3

Semester Total: 13 Credits

Third Semester (Summer)

Choice Points

Students who do not place into Calculus I should take MATH 2200 during the summer to stay on track.
Students who place into Calculus I and have already taken MATH 2200 may choose to take COMM 2010 in the first or second semester instead of during the summer.

Course Requirements

MATH 2200 - Calculus I Credits: 4 | CAC
COMM 2010 - Public Speaking Credits: 3 | CAC

Semester Total: 7 Credits

Fourth Semester

Choice Points

Students perusing a traditional Bachelor of Science in Computer Science should take COSC 1030 .
Students interested in Computer Science with an emphasis in Artificial Intelligence (AI) should take AIML 2030 and AIML 2040 .

Course Requirements

BIOL 1010 - General Biology Credits: 4
TREX 2000 - Transition Experience Credits: 1
Choose a Creative Expression course Credits: 3 | CAC
Choose an approved Human Cultures course Credits: 3
COSC 1030 - Computer Science I Credits: 4
OR
AIML 2030 - Natural Language Processing Credits: 3
AND
AIML 2040 - Computer Vision Credits: 3

Semester Total: 15-17 Credits

Fifth Semester

Choice Point

Students perusing a traditional Bachelor of Science in Computer Science should take AIML 1030 and COSC 2030 .
Students interested in Computer Science with an emphasis in Artificial Intelligence (AI) should take MATH 2205 and MATH 2250 .

Course Requirements

COSC 2060 - Data Engineering Credits: 3
Choose a U.S./Wyoming Constitution course Credits: 3
AIML 1030 - Introduction to Machine Learning Credits: 3
OR
MATH 2205 - Calculus II Credits: 4
COSC 2030 - Computer Science II Credits: 4
OR
MATH 2250 - Elementary Linear Algebra Credits: 3

Milestones

Completion of the LCCC general education core and eligible for the Certificate of General Education.
Completion of Computer Science, AS.

Semester Total: 13 Credits

Program Credit Hour Total: 62-63 Credits

Program Comments

The Computer Science program may take longer than two years for students whose initial math course is not Calculus I due to the prerequisites of the math courses. Students should enroll in the highest-level math course for which they qualify. Starting in a course above MATH 1400 will reduce the credit hours needed to complete this degree, and not require a summer semester. Students should work closely with their Advising Team.

The information below is intended to be a guide, and does not guarantee regional job placement, job availability, or a specific wage after completion of the program. Some careers in or related to Computer Science will require a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree. Typical job titles for graduates with a degree in Computer Science include Programmer, Software Engineer, IT consultant, Cybersecurity consultant, Information systems manager, Database administrator, multimedia programmer, Systems analyst, and Games developer.

Additional information on careers in Computer Science is available through Career Coach.

Transfer Information

The Computer Science program is well suited for transfer to a Bachelor’s in Computer Science.

LCCC courses may transfer to institutions in addition to those with formal articulation agreements. Students are strongly encouraged to determine the degree requirements and transfer policy of the specific college/ university and program to which they plan to transfer.