Computer Science Transfer from CC

College Majors Math/Computer Science Majors
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<p>Hello all,</p>

<p>I am currently a CC student majoring in "Programming.AS". Basically it's an associates degree in Information Technologies that is "heavy" on Programming languages. The course ends up teaching C#, VB ASP.NET, Java and some other technologies (XML, SQL, HTML5, and CSS3). I graduate this upcoming Spring semester and am hoping to transfer to a Computer Science program afterwards. My current QPA will be a 3.88 at the end of this semester. I will probably end the degree program with around a 3.91ish.</p>

<p>My concern comes into play with the math portion of Computer Science. The program I am in doesn't focus too much on the Mathematical aspect of it as they only require 2 math classes. I've taken Tech Math 1 and will be taking Pre-Calculus in the Spring(I don't recall anything from my high school years since it's been awhile. I am a untraditional student 32 years old.). The school in which I am leaning towards requires 4 specific Maths being Applied discrete Mathematics, Advanced Discrete Mathematics, Topics in Linear Algebra and Calculus, and Theory of Computation.</p>

<p>Tech Math 1 description: Topics include ratio, proportion, variation, fractions, fractional equations, functions and graphs, right triangle trigonometry, vectors, solution of linear equations, determinants, factoring, algebraic functions, laws of sines and cosines, graphs of trigonometric functions and complex numbers.</p>

<p>Due to my limited higher level math experience is there any suggestions on what I should learn on my own prior to taking those classes in order to better prepare myself? All of this being done over the summer break as during the winter break I need to finish my self taught lessons of PHP, Javascript, and jQuery in order to be ready for my Spring Internship.</p>

<p>What other recommendations do you have as far as getting myself prepared for this degree? I'm a bit worried that I will fall flat on my face and am trying to do the best that I can to prepare myself in order for that not to happen. This has always been a dream and passion of mine.</p>

<p>Thank you ahead of time.</p>

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<p>If your program at the university is called “Computer Science”, then you are correct, you will need: Calculus I, Calculus II, Linear Algebra and Discrete Math Structures (in which it seems your university splits that course into two courses). Since you are taking Pre-Calculus this spring, you SHOULD either:</p>

<p>1) Take Calculus I at your community college this summer for credit and transfer to the university, or…
2) Take Calculus I at your community college (audit) this summer to get prepared and then take Calculus I again (for credit) at your university, or…
3) Review Calculus I concepts on your own during the summer</p>

<p>As you can see, all three of my suggestions revolve around using the summer to prep for Calculus I</p>

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<p>Thank you very much GlobalTraveler. I will go ahead and review Calculus I on my own as it is not offered at all during the Summer session at my community college.</p>

<p>While the University program is called “Computer Science” they do not require Calculus I and II. Instead they combined Linear Algebra with Calculus it seems.
Program Catalogue link is as follows…</p>

<p>[Western</a> New England University - Computer Science Major](<a href=“http://wne.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2013-2014/Catalogue/Undergraduate-Degree-Programs/College-of-Arts-and-Sciences/Computer-Science/Computer-Science-Major]Western”>http://wne.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2013-2014/Catalogue/Undergraduate-Degree-Programs/College-of-Arts-and-Sciences/Computer-Science/Computer-Science-Major)</p>

<p>I am also considering just taking an additional class either at the University for Calc I during the Fall semester or since it might be cheaper taking it at the community college as a possible transferable course. Even if it isn’t I don’t mind spending the small amount 1 class would cost me at the CC to be fully prepared for the additional classes.</p>

<p>Thank you very much for your help GlobalTraveler.</p>