Program Advisor: Gregory Panczner, 413-236-4574

The Computer Science option gives the student a technical understanding of computer systems. The curriculum provides students with extensive course work in computer science and mathematics.

This program is designed for students planning to transfer to a baccalaureate institution for further study.

To complete most computer assignments, students will need to use either BCC's computer laboratory or an off-campus computer.

Related major at the baccalaureate level: computer science.

Expected Outcomes

Graduates of this program should be able to:

• Apply fundamental concepts of programming languages and software development to solve a diverse array of problems and recognize these concepts in different languages
• Communicate clearly, accurately and succinctly through written and verbal means
• Work effectively with others to design, develop, evaluate and present solutions to business and software engineering problems
• Analyze a problem, gather appropriate data, and use logic to solve, predict and analyze results for relevance, accuracy and consistency
• Recognize solution patterns of common problems and apply them to new challenges.

Graduation Requirements

To earn a degree in this program, a student must complete the 66 program and general education credits, plus the additional requirements, shown below. 

 

 

Suggested block for program completion The following is a suggestion for completing this program in two years. The actual time needed to complete the program will vary according to each student's individual needs.