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2022-23 RCC Catalog


2022-2023 Science, Technology, Engineering, Math Pathway
Science, Technology, Engineering, Math guided pathway at RCC

Computer Science Transfer to Southern Oregon University

Associate of Science Degree

RCC SOU transfer program

About the Program

This Associate of Science (AS) degree is based on a signed articulation agreement with Southern Oregon University (SOU). The program is designed for students transferring to its baccalaureate degree program in computer science. Students must work closely with advisors in their areas of interest to ensure electives are appropriate.

The curriculum allows for 23-31 core credits within the major area. By completing all appropriate credits (including electives), students will have fulfilled all required lower-division coursework for transfer to SOU. Students should be aware, however, that if they transfer before completing this degree, courses will be evaluated individually toward the transfer requirements of the college of their choice.

Program Learning Outcomes

The curriculum in RCC courses is derived from a set of identified learning outcomes that are relevant to the discipline. The program learning outcomes for the Computer Science Transfer to Southern Oregon University are:

  • Demonstrate the knowledge, techniques, skills, and modern tools of the discipline to narrowly defined technology activities.
  • Ability to develop a knowledge of mathematics, science, engineering, and technology problems that require limited application of principles but extensive practical knowledge.
  • Ability to identify, analyze, and solve narrowly defined technology problems.

Entry Requirements

Students are required to complete the Placement Process to determine skill level and readiness in math, reading, and writing. As part of their training program, students must begin with the courses within their skill level as determined through the Placement Process.

Advanced Standing

Coursework from accredited universities will be accepted in accordance with college policies. In order to ensure that coursework is current, program courses over five years old must be reviewed and approved by the appropriate department chair before being accepted toward core requirements.

Graduation Requirements

The Associate of Science degree will be awarded to students who complete all credits in this program with a grade of “C” or better. Students should be aware that SOU requires a grade of “B” in CS161 and CS162 for transfer. Certain required courses are also graded on a pass/no pass basis only. A grade of “P” for these courses indicates a student earned the equivalent of a “C” or better grade.

This guide lays out an optimal path to graduate in two years as you prepare to transfer to a four-year Oregon college or university. Please meet with an advisor for any questions about alternate classes in any given term. When transferring to a four-year Oregon state college or university, one of the following options must be met as a requirement for admission:

  1. Two years of the same high school-level world language
  2. Two terms of college-level world language (may be first-year world language, which can be used as elective credits)

This is for students who have graduated from high school or completed a high school equivalency program in 1997 or after. Additionally, if students intend to complete a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree at a four-year school, they must complete two years of a college level world language regardless of when they graduated from high school or an equivalency program. Completing the first year of the college language sequence in terms 4-6 at RCC sets students up for the second-year sequence when they transfer. Students should inquire with their intended receiving institution for world language requirements.

Where zero credits are listed in the prerequisites, students may place into a higher-level(s) based on designated placement score(s). Note, some prerequisites may be required for graduation. Please consult an advisor with any program completion questions.

TOTAL PROGRAM CREDITS:

90-92
Program email address: [email protected]
Program Prerequisites
Course No. Course Title Alternate Course(s) Comments

CIS120

Concepts in Computing I 1

 

 

MTH95

Intermediate Algebra

 

or designated placement score

WR115

Introduction to Expository Writing

 

or designated placement score

 

Prerequisites - credits vary based on Placement Score(s): 0-9

 

 

Fall

WR121

English Composition I

 

Check in with Advisor

CIS140

Introduction to Operating Systems

 

 

PSY101

Psychology of Human Relations

 

or approved Social  Science Transfer course (credits vary by course)

ENG104

Introduction to Literature (Fiction)

 

or approved Humanities Transfer course (credits vary by course)

 

Term Credits:

15

 

 

Winter

MTH111

College Algebra

 

 

WR227

Technical Writing

WR122

 

COMM225

Small Group Communication and Problem-solving

COMM100, 111, 218

 

CIS125DB

Database Management Systems

 

 

 

Term Credits:

15

 

 

Spring

MTH112

Elementary Functions

 

 

CS160

Introduction to Computer Science

 

 

CIS195

Web Authoring I

 

or approved Science transfer course (credits vary)

PHL101

Philosophical Problems

 

or approved Humanities transfer course (credits vary)

 

Term Credits:

16

 

 

Fall
      Check in with Advisor

MTH251

Calculus I (Differential)

 

fall at RWC; fall/winter at RVC

CS161U

Computer Science I (C++)

 

fall term only

PH201

General Physics I

 

or approved Science transfer course (credit vary)

PH201R

General Physics I Recitation

 

or approved Science transfer course (credit vary)

PH201L

General Physics I Lab

 

or approved Science transfer course (credits vary)

 

Term Credits:

14

 

 

Winter

CS162U

Computer Science II (C++)

 

winter term only

MTH252

Calculus II (Integral)

 

winter at RWC; winter/spring at RVC

PH202

General Physics II

 

or approved Science Lab course (credits vary)

PH202R

General Physics II Recitation

 

or approved Science Lab course (credits vary)

PH202L

General Physics II Lab

 

or approved Science Lab course (credits vary)

 

Term Credits:

14

 

 

Spring

CS275

Data Base Development I

 

spring term only

PSY201

General Psychology I

 

or approved Social Science transfer course (credits vary)

MUS108

Music in World Cultures

 

or approved Humanities transfer course (credits vary)

BA101

Introduction to Business

 

or approved Social Science transfer course (credits vary)

 

Term Credits:

16

 

 

Approved Humanities Electives

(complete at least three courses from the following list, 9-12 credits)

Course No.

Course Title

Credits

ART131

Introduction to Drawing (Value)

3

ART204,205,206

History of Art I, II, III

4-4-4

COMM115

Introduction to Intercultural Communication

4

ENG104

Introduction to Literature (Fiction)

4

ENG105

Introduction to Literature (Drama)

4

ENG106

Introduction to Literature (Poetry)

4

ENG107

World Literature: Ancient to Classical

4

ENG108

World Literature: Medieval to Renaissance

4

ENG109

World Literature: Enlightenment to Modern

4

ENG201,202

Shakespeare I, II

4-4

ENG204

Introduction to English Literature: Medieval to Renaissance

4

ENG205

Introduction to English Literature: 18th Century to Romantic

4

ENG206

Introduction to English Literature: Victorian to Modern

4

ENG253

Survey of American Literature: Colonial

4

ENG254

Survey of American Literature: 19th Century

4

ENG255

Survey of American Literature: 20th Century

4

ENG257

African American Literature

4

ENG260

Introduction to Women Writers

4

ENG275

The Bible as Literature

4

HUM101

Introduction to Humanities: Classical to Medieval

4

HUM102

Introduction to Humanities: Renaissance to Enlightenment

4

HUM103

Introduction to Humanities: Romanticism to 20th Century

4

HUM215

Native American Arts and Cultures: Eskimo/Inuit

4

HUM216

Native American Arts and Cultures: First Nations of the Northwest Coast

4

HUM217

Native American Arts and Cultures: Nations of the Plains

4

HUM218

Native American Arts and Cultures: Nations of the Southwest

4

HUM219

Native American Arts and Cultures: Peoples of Mexico

4

IS110

Introduction to International Studies

4

MUS105

Music Appreciation

3

MUS108

Music in World Cultures

4

MUS201

Exploring Music: Introduction to Music History

4

MUS205

History of Jazz

3

MUS206

Introduction to Rock Music

3

MUS208

Film Music

3

MUS261

History of Western Music I: Ancient to Baroque

4

MUS262

History of Western Music II: Classical to Romantic

4

MUS263

History of Western Music III: 20th Century to Modern Day

4

MUS264

History of Rock I: The Roots of Rock

3

MUS265

History of Rock II: Rock’s Golden Age

3

MUS266

History of Rock III: Heavy Metal to Hip Hop

3

PHL101,102

Philosophical Problems/Ethics

4-4

REL201

World Religions

4

REL243

Nature, Religion and Ecology

4

SPAN201,202,203

Second Year Spanish I, II, III

4-4-4

TA141

Fundamentals of Acting

4

WR241,242,243

Imaginative Writing I, II, III

4-4-4

Approved Science Electives

(Complete at least three courses, two of which must have labs, from the following list, 11-15 credits. Note that only one course can be a regional field studies course indicated by asterisk.)

Course No.

Course Title

Credits

BI100SB

Biology of Human Body Systems (non-lab course)

3

BI101,102,103

Introduction to Biology I, II, III w/lab

4-4-4

BI121,122

Elementary Anatomy and Physiology I, II w/lab

4-4

BI211,212,213

General Biology I, II, III w/lab

4-4-4

BI231,232,233

Anatomy and Physiology I, II, III w/lab

4-4-4

BI234

Microbiology w/lab

4

CHEM104

Introductory Chemistry w/lab and Recitation

5

CHEM105

Introductory Organic Chemistry w/lab

4

CHEM106

Introductory Biochemistry w/lab

4

CHEM221,222,223

General Chemistry I, II, III w/lab and Recitation

5-5-5

CIS195

Web Authoring I (HTML/CSS) (non-lab course)

4

ENV111

Introduction to Environmental Science (non-lab course)

3

G100

Fundamentals of Geology (non-lab course)

3

G101,102,103

Introduction to Geology I, II, III w/lab

4-4-4

GEOG100

Introduction to Physical Geography (non-lab course)

3

GS104

Physical Science: Physics w/lab

4

GS107

 Physical Science: Astronomy w/lab

4

GS108

 Physical Science: Oceanography w/lab

4

GS170 *

Regional Field Studies w/lab

4

PH201,202,203

General Physics I, II, III w/lab and Recitation

5-5-5

PH211,212,213

General Physics (Calculus Based) I, II, III w/lab and Recitation

5-5-5

Approved Social Science Electives

(complete at least three courses from the following list, 9-12 credits)

Course No.

Course Title

Credits

ANTH110,150

Introduction to Cultural Anthropology/Archaeology

4-4

BA101

Introduction to Business

4

BA218

Personal Finance

3

CJ200/SOC244

Introduction to Criminology

4

CJ120

Introduction to the Judicial Process

4

CJ243/SOC243

Drugs, Crime and Addiction

4

COMM237

Communication and Gender

4

ECON115

Introduction to Economics

3

ECON201,202

Principles of Microeconomics/Macroeconomics

4-4

GEOG110

Introduction to Human Geography

4

GEOG120

World Regional Geography

4

HE250,HPE295

Personal Health/Health and Fitness for Life

3-3

HST104

World Civilizations: Prehistory - Middle Ages

4

HST105

World Civilizations: Byzantium - Present

4

HST201

U.S. History through Reconstruction

4

HST202

U.S. History: Post-Reconstruction - Present

4

PS201

U. S. Government: Institutions and Policy

4

PS202

U. S. Government: Ideologies and Political Participation

4

PS203

State and Local Government

4

PSY101

Psychology of Human Relations

3

PSY119

Psychology of Personal Growth

4

PSY201,202

General Psychology I, II

4-4

PSY215

Life Span Human Development

4

PSY219

Introduction to Abnormal Psychology

4

PSY231

Human Sexuality

3

SOC204,205

Introduction to Sociology, American Society

4-4

SOC211

Social Deviance and Social Control

3

SOC213

Race and Ethnicity in the U.S.

4

SOC218

Sociology of Gender

4

SOC225

Social Problems and Solutions

4

SOC228

Environment and Society

4

SOC230

Introduction to Gerontology

4

SOC235/HST259

The Chicano/Latino Historical Experience

4

Approved Computer Science Electives

(0-9 credits required) Complete sufficient number of courses from the list below to meet total degree requirement of at least 90 credits.

Course No.

Course Title

Credits

CIS179

Introduction to Networks

4

CIS240LX

Advanced Operating Systems: Linux

4

CIS279

Network Operating Systems

4

CS133

Any CS133 programming language not taken as core requirement

4

CS234U

Object Oriented Programming with C++

4

CS260

Data Structures I

4

EET240

Microcontrollers I

5

MTH253

Calculus III

5

MTH254

Calculus IV

5

1 Approved Computer Information Science or Computer Science course, CIS120 or above, or documented computer proficiency within the past ten years, precluding the .475 proficiency exam.

For more information, contact the Computer Information Science Department.

Computer Information Science Department faculty and staff can also be reached by:
Phone: 541-956-7500
Email: [email protected]
Web address: www.roguecc.edu/computerscience
Southern Oregon University: Computer Science program
TTY: Oregon Telecom Relay Service, 711

2022-23 RCC Catalog