Computer Studies and Information Processing, Computer Programming - Associate in Science
Stem
CPRD
Knight Campus, Warwick only
The Computer Programming concentration prepares students to enter a modern programming environment. The program stresses problem definition and solution design using different programming languages in the development of applications.
Note: All students must obtain a grade of at least C in all computer course requirements and must maintain a 2.0 GPA. Many courses require prerequisites, corequisites and/or testing. See course descriptions for details.
Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| General Education Requirements | ||
| ENGL 1010 | Composition I | 3 |
| or ENGL 2100 | Technical Writing | |
| Humanities, Math/Science OR Social Science Elective | 6 | |
| MATH Elective 1 | 3 | |
| Math/Science OR Social Science Elective | 3 | |
| Social Science Elective | 3 | |
| Select one of the following COMM Electives: | 3 | |
| Public Speaking | ||
| Voice and Articulation | ||
| Oral Interpretation | ||
| Subtotal | 21 | |
| Major Requirements | ||
| COMI 1100 | Introduction to Computers | 3 |
| COMI 1150 | Programming Concepts | 3 |
| COMI 1800 | Computer Networking Software Linux | 3 |
| or COMI 1840 | Microsoft Windows Server | |
| COMI 2015 | Introduction to Microsoft Project | 1 |
| COMP 1200 | Database Design & Management | 3 |
| COMP 1230 | Systems Analysis and Design 2 | 4 |
| COMP 2430 | Operating Systems | 4 |
| Take six credit sequence of the following Programming Language Sequence courses: 3 | 6 | |
| Programming in C# and Advanced Programming in C# | ||
| Java Programming and Advanced Java Programming | ||
| Programming Language Electives | 6 | |
| CNVT/COMI/COMP Electives 4 | 6 | |
| ACCT, BUSN OR LAWS Elective 5 | 3 | |
| Subtotal | 42 | |
| Total Hours | 63 | |
| 1 | See table of Math Electives below. |
| 2 | Computer Studies Department recommends Systems Analysis and Design (COMP 1230) in your final semester. |
| 3 | Computer Studies Department recommends Programming Concepts (COMI 1150) as a prerequisite. |
| 4 | For CNVT/COMI/COMP Electives. See this page. |
| 5 |
Suggested Electives for Database Emphasis
Programming in C# (COMI 1225), Introduction to SQL (COMI 1260), Client-Side Scripting Languages (COMI 2010), and Introduction to Computer Ethics (COMI 2036)
Math Electives
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| MATH 1139 | Mathematics for Liberal Arts Students | 3 |
| MATH 1200 | College Algebra | 3 |
| MATH 1240 | Statistical Analysis I (This course can be taken if you are not transferring) | 3 |
| MATH 2077 | Quantitative Business Analysis I | 3 |
| MATH 2110 | College Trigonometry | 3 |
| MATH 2111 | Pre-Calculus Mathematics | 4 |
| MATH 2138 | Quantitative Business Analysis II | 3 |
| MATH 2141 | Calculus I | 4 |
| MATH 2142 | Calculus II | 4 |
| MATH 2243 | Calculus III | 4 |
| MATH 2362 | Advanced Engineering Mathematics | 4 |
| Note: Most baccalaureate Computer Science Programs will have a Calculus requirement. | ||
Recommended Course Sequence
| Year 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Hours | |
| COMI 1100 | Introduction to Computers | 3 |
| COMI 1150 | Programming Concepts | 3 |
| ENGL 1010 or ENGL 2100 |
Composition I or Technical Writing |
3 |
| ACCT, BUSN or LAWS Elective | 3 | |
| Humanities, Math/Science OR Social Science Elective | 3 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| COMI 1225 or COMI 1510 |
Programming in C# or Java Programming |
3 |
| COMI 1800 or COMI 1840 |
Computer Networking Software Linux or Microsoft Windows Server |
3 |
| COMI 2015 | Introduction to Microsoft Project | 1 |
| Humanities, Math/Science OR Social Science Elective | 3 | |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Public Speaking | ||
| Voice and Articulation | ||
| Oral Interpretation | ||
| Math or Social Science Elective | 3 | |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Semester 1 | ||
| COMI 2225 or COMI 2510 |
Advanced Programming in C# or Advanced Java Programming |
3 |
| COMP 1200 | Database Design & Management | 3 |
| COMP 2430 | Operating Systems | 4 |
| Programming Language Elective | 3 | |
| Math Elective 1 | 3 | |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| COMP 1230 | Systems Analysis and Design | 4 |
| Programming Language Elective | 3 | |
| CNVT/COMI/COMP Electives 2 | 6 | |
| Social Science Elective | 3 | |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Total Hours | 63 | |
| 1 | For list of MATH courses that fulfill the Math elective requirement for this program, please see table of Math Electives on the Computer Programming Requirements page. |
| 2 | For a list of CNVT/COMI/COMP courses that fulfill the elective requirement, please visit the Computer Studies course listings. |
Transfer
If you are interested in earning a bachelor's degree, please meet with an Academic Advisor who can help you select the courses that best prepare you for transfer to a four-year college or university. For more information, you can also visit ritransfers.org with resources on course and program transfer to Rhode Island College and the University of Rhode Island, or visit CCRI's Transfer Articulation page for information on articulation agreements with colleges and universities throughout New England.