Introduces principles and practices of software development. Includes instruction in critical thinking, problem solving skills, and essential programming logic in structured and object-oriented design using contemporary tools.
The Associate of Science in Social Science, Major in Computer Information Systems is designed specifically for those students who wish to transfer to a four-year college or university to complete a baccalaureate degree with a major in information systems, computer science or a relate discipline. The program provides a strong general education background and the basics of software design and the fundamentals of information security. The Associate of Science in Social Science, Major in Computer Information Systems is not affiliated with Transfer Virginia common curriculum and is unique to WCC.
All students will be required to demonstrate college readiness through transcript review or informed self-placement. Based on this review, students may request or be required to enroll in prerequisite or corequisite math and/or English courses.
Students are encouraged to become acquainted with the requirements of the college or university to which she or he is considering for transfer and to regularly consult with his/her community college advisor in planning their program and selecting electives. Students should successfully complete all community college courses meeting the grade requirement of “C”.
The following list is a suggested sequence in which students may plan their class schedules to ensure graduation in two years.
| Course # | Course Title | Lect. Hrs. | Lab Hrs. | Credits | Transfer |
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| ENG 111 | 3 | 0 | 3 | ||
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| HIS 101 | 3 | 0 | 3 | ||
| ITN 101 | 3 | 0 | 3 | ||
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| ITN 260 | 3 | 0 | 3 | ||
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| PSY 200 1 | 3 | 0 | 3 | ||
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| SDV 100 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | ||
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| Suggested Credits & Hours for Semester | 16 | 0 | 16 | ||
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| ENG 112 | 3 | 0 | 3 | ||
| HIS 102 | 3 | 0 | 3 | ||
| ITE 152 | 3 | 0 | 3 | ||
| MTH 167 | 5 | 0 | 5 | ||
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| SOC 200 1 | 3 | 0 | 3 Credits | ||
| Suggested Credits & Hours for Semester | 17 | 0 | 17 | ||
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| ELE 3 | Literature Elective | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
| PHI 220 | 3 | 0 | 3 | ||
| ITP 100 | 3 | 0 | 3 | ||
| MTH 261 | 3 | 0 | 3 | ||
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| PHY 201 | 3 | 3 | 4 | ||
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| Suggested Credits & Hours for Semester | 15 | 3 | 16 | ||
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| CST 100 | 3 | 0 | 3 | ||
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| MTH 245 | 3 | 0 | 3 | ||
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| PHY 202 | 3 | 3 | 4 | ||
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| Suggested Credits & Hours for Semester | 9 | 3 | 14 | ||
Emphasizes the development of presentational ability in a group, decision-making, group maintenance, and leadership and participant skills. Incorporates a preliminary study of group dynamics.
Examines American literary traditions and texts from diverse time periods, genres, and authors. Analyzes literary works within their historical, cultural, social, and/or literary contexts. Emphasizes skills of close reading. Develops critical thinking and interpretive skills through discussion, interpretation, and analysis of these texts. This is a UCGS transfer course.
Examines British literary traditions and texts from diverse time periods, genres, and authors. Develops critical thinking and interpretive skills through close reading, discussion, and analysis of literary texts in their historical, cultural, social, and/or literary contexts. This is a UCGS transfer course.
Surveys the history and interpretation of architecture, painting and sculpture from the prehistoric era through the Gothic. This is a Passport and UCGS transfer course.
Presents an introduction to philosophical problems and perspectives with emphasis on the systematic questioning of basic assumptions about meaning, knowledge, reality, and values. This is a Passport and UCGS transfer course.
ITE 152 Introduction to Digital and Information Literacy and Computer Applications
Develops understanding of digital and information literacy. Introduces basic computer concepts in hardware, software, cyber, cloud, database, and operating systems. Includes hands-on experience developing word processing, spreadsheet and presentation documents. Evaluates the reliability of sources. Covers creating a simple web page. Examines topics such as social, legal, and ethical issues. This is a UCGS transfer course.
SOC 200 Introduction to Sociology
Introduces the fundamental concepts and principles of sociology with attention to sociological theory, research methods, and the impact of social inequality. Examines a variety of topics such as culture, race, social class, gender, major social institutions and their role in contemporary society, and the processes of social change. This is a Passport and UCGS transfer course.
Examines the values and expression of ideas of selected western and non-western cultures from prehistory up to the 1300s, integrating the arts, literature, religion, and philosophy within the context of history. The assignments in this course require college-level reading, analysis of scholarly studies, and coherent communication through properly cited and formatted written reports. This is a Passport and UCGS transfer course.