# Computer Science (Associate in Science Degree for Transfer (AS-T))

Orange Coast College · 2026-2027 Catalog · Department: Computer Science

Source: https://catalog.cccd.edu/orange-coast/pathways/computers-computing/computer-science/computer-science-ast/

The Associate in Science for Transfer (AS-T) degree in Computer Science prepares students to enter a similar baccalaureate program in the California State University system with 60 units of upper-division coursework. Completion of the AS-T guarantees admission to the CSU system—though not to a specific campus or major—provided students maintain a minimum 2.0 GPA in all CSU-transferable coursework. Because some majors may require a higher GPA and not all four-year institutions accept the Computer Science AS-T, students are advised to consult with a counselor when planning their transfer. By successfully completing the courses for the AS-T in Computer Science, students will gain a practical and theoretical understanding for future studies in Computer Science, and be prepared for a baccalaureate degree in Computer Science or similar major.

#### Program Learning Outcomes

1.  Design, implement, test, and debug small-scale programs that use fundamental programming constructs and object-oriented programming concepts.
2.  Develop and apply data structures and algorithms with software engineering practices to create efficient, well-structured programs.
3.  Write and analyze assembly/machine-level programs to demonstrate understanding of computer organization, data representation, and the translation of high-level code.
4.  Apply discrete mathematics and logic (sets, relations, functions, counting, graphs, trees, probability) to analyze computing problems and reason about algorithms.

### Requierments

#### Associate Degree for Transfer Requirements

The following is required for all AA-T or AS-T degrees:

1.  Minimum of 60 CSU-transferable semester units.
2.  Minimum GPA of at least 2.0 in all CSU transferable coursework. While a minimum of 2.0 is required for admission, some majors require a higher GPA. Consult with a counselor for more information.
3.  Completion of a minimum of 18-semester units in the major as detailed in the Degree and Certificate section of this catalog. All courses in the major must be completed with a grade of C (or “P”) or better.
4.  Certified completion of the Cal-GETC/Breadth.
5.  A minimum of 12 units in residence within the Coast Colleges (Orange Coast College, Golden West College and/or Coastline College).

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ↳ CS A170 & CS A275 | Java Programming 1and Data Structures in Java | 7 |
| CS A242 | Computer Organization and Assembly Language | 3 |
| CS A262 | Discrete Structures | 3 |
| MATH A180 | Calculus I: Early Transcendentals | 5 |
| or MATH A180H | Calculus I: Early Transcendentals - Honors |  |
| MATH A185 | Calculus II: Early Transcendentals | 5 |
| or MATH A185H | Calculus II: Early Transcendentals - Honors |  |
| PHYS A185 | Calculus-Based Physics: Mechanics with Lab | 5 |
| PHYS A280 | Calculus-Based Physics: Electricity/Magnetism with Lab | 4-5 |
| or BIOL A180 | Introduction to Biology for Majors 1: Cell and Molecular Biology |  |
| or BIOL A185 | Introduction to Biology for Majors 2: Ecology, Evolution, Diversity, and Physiology |  |
| or CHEM A180 | General Chemistry A |  |
| **Total Major Units** | | 32-33 |
| **Cal-GETC General Education Breadth** | | 34 |
| **Total Degree Units** | | 60 |

1. Courses in major program may double count as General Education Breadth, reducing total GE Breadth unit count.