The computer science program at Alfred State College was one of the originally established programs in the SUNY (State University of New York) system. It is a comprehensive program, which includes both the study of the underlying theories of computing as well as the specific applications of information manipulation and problem solving.
Most students who enroll in computer science do so with the intent of continuing their education after graduating from Alfred State College. The degree granted is an Associate in Science (AS), and supports exceptionally well the needs of the transfer student. Though primarily a "transfer" program, many students do, however, elect to enter the job market upon graduation.
A laptop computer is required for students entering the computer science program. The College will provide a list of appropriate laptops and wireless modem cards in April to all students who have been accepted to attend Alfred State College.
Alfred State College is accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools, 3624 Market St., Philadelphia, PA 19104, (215) 662-5606.
Must complete a minimum of 21 credit hours of required CISY courses and three credit hours of technical electives with a 2.0 cumulative index. A minimum cumulative index of 2.0, along with other requirements as stated in the College Academic Regulations, must be met by candidates for the AS degree. Also must meet the following math and lab science requirements: seven credit hours of math including MATH 1084 Calculus I and four credit hours in any physics, chemistry, biology, astronomy, or physical science with an associated lab. Thirty credit hours in liberal arts are required.
The primary focus of the computer science program is transfer. The AS degree granted is specifically designed to maximize transfer credit to four-year programs.
Transfer into the information technology programs: network administration, Web development, and application software development is possible at the junior status with careful selection of courses for electives.
Computer science majors can expect to spend three hours in class (average class size is under 25), two hours in lab and four hours on homework.
| First Semester | credits | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| CISY | 1023 | Intro to Information Tech | 3 |
| CISY | 1113 | Intro to Computer Prog | 3 |
| COMP | 1503 | Freshman Composition | 3 |
| xxx3 | Gen Education Elective | 3 | |
| SOCI | xxx3 | Social Science Elective | 3 |
| CISY | 1111 | IT Freshman Seminar | 1 |
| 16 | |||
| Second Semester | credits | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| CISY | 4103 | Visual Program’g & Devel | 3 |
| CISY | 2153 | Database Applications & Programming I | 3 |
| LITR | 2603 | Introduction to Literature | 3 |
| xxx3 | Open Elective | 3-4 | |
| 15-16 | |||
| Third Semester | credits | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| CISY | 3223 | Intro to Web Page Devel | 3 |
| CISY | 4033 | Networking I | 3 |
| MATH | 1084 | Calculus I | 4 |
| xxxx | Lab Science Elective | 3 | |
| xxx3 | Technical Elective | 3 | |
| 16 | |||
| Fourth Semester | credits | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| CISY | 4003 | Intro to Data Structures | 3 |
| CISY | 5403 | Database Concepts | |
| or | |||
| CISY | 4043 | Networking II | 3 |
| xxxx | Open Elective or Lib Arts | 3-4 | |
| SPCH | 1083 | Effective Speaking | 3 |
| xxx3 | Gen Education Elective | 3 | |
| 15-16 | |||
*Social Science elective may include economics, history, political science, psychology, or sociology.
Technical elective may include CISY, business, and selected courses from math or engineering as approved by the adviser.
30 semester hours of liberal arts are required.
Also required: One unit of Physical Education.