Science - Computational & Data Science Specialization, AS

First Semester

CSC 221 - Introduction to Problem Solving and Programming 3 cr.
ENG 111 - College Composition I 3 cr.
MTH 167 - Precalculus with Trigonometry 5 cr. OR
MTH 245 - Statistics I 3 cr.
SDV 100 - College Success Skills 1 cr.
Science with Laboratory 4 cr.¹

Semester Total: 14-16 Credits

Second Semester

ENG 112 - College Composition II 3 cr. OR
ENG 113 - Technical-Professional Writing 3 cr.
MTH 263 - Calculus I 4 cr.
Elective - History (HIS) 3 cr.³
Elective - Science w/ Laboratory 4 cr.¹
Elective - Social Science 3 cr.³

Semester Total: 17 Credits

Third Semester

CSC 222 - Object-Oriented Programming 4 cr.
MTH 264 - Calculus II 4 cr.
MTH 245 - Statistics I 3 cr. OR
MTH 266 - Linear Algebra 3 cr.
Elective - Literature (ENG) 3 cr.³
Elective - Social Science 3 cr.³

Semester Total: 17 Credits

Fourth Semester

CSC 223 - Data Structures and Analysis of Algorithms 4 cr.
MTH 266 - Linear Algebra 3 cr. OR
MTH 288 - Discrete Mathematics 3 cr.
Elective - Communication (CST) 3 cr.³
Elective - Humanities/Fine Arts 3 cr.³

Semester Total: 13 Credits

Program Total: 61-63

¹A full-year sequence of science with lab is recommended. Chemistry (CHM 111 /CHM 112 ) or Physics are required. Students should consult with an advisor to ensure transferability.

²There are two tracks in this program based on math placement:

	1st Semester	2nd Semester	3rd Semester	4th Semester
TRACK ONE	MTH 167	MTH 263	MTH 264 & MTH 245	MTH 266
TRACK TWO	MTH 263	MTH 264	MTH 266 & MTH 245	MTH 288

³Electives may be chosen from ELECTIVES General Studies All Programs (excluding Liberal Arts Degrees) . Students should check with the institution to which they will be transferring to determine the most appropriate courses to take at Laurel Ridge Community College.