March 2007
JACKSON COMMUNITY COLLEGE
For Transfer to Western Michigan University
College of Engineering and Applied Sciences
Computer Science - Theory and Analysis and General Option
·
This is only
a guide. Students should contact the transfer school for program
advising.
·
Coursework with
a grade of at least 2.0 will be transferable.
·
Students do not
need to complete all the courses listed below before transferring.
·
It is strongly recommended that student complete the MACRAO Agreement.
For WMU general education requirements go to:
http://www.wmich.edu/admissions/ccgened/JCC.html
Western
Michigan University currently offers two majors in Computer Science through
the Department of Computer Science within the College of Engineering and
Applied Sciences.
The Theory and
Analysis
major has been accredited by the Computing Sciences Accreditation Board,
Inc. (CSAB) It provides a greater depth and breadth in computer
science than the general option. Students planning computer science as
a profession or contemplating graduate study in computer science are urged
to enroll in this major.
Computer Science
Major -
General Curriculum provides students the opportunity to specialize in other
disciplines where computers can be applied. The program has sufficient
breadth and depth for continued intellectual growth in computing
disciplines. Graduates will have fluency in at least three languages.
Both computer
science majors require a minor in mathematics.
Students who contemplate transfer to Western Michigan University to complete
a degree in computer science may wish to consider the following courses
listed below. All courses will transfer with their WMU equivalents
and can be applied to one or the other or to both major programs.
|
I. General Education |
Credits |
|
|
English Composition (both options) |
6 |
ENG
131, 132 |
|
Mathematics (both options) |
all courses |
MTH
151, 154
Note: These course can be used to replace mathematics
courses required in both computer science programs. |
|
Natural Science
|
8 |
Theory and Analysis
Option:
PHY 251, 252
Two of the following may also be used: BIO 131; BIO 152; CEM
141; CEM 142
Note: Students may use both of the two physics courses
listed. Students may use any two among the chemistry and biology courses
listed. Students in the general option do not need to take
any of these courses.* However, to meet MACRAO they would
need to take at least one science along with the mathematics listed
above. |
|
Fine Arts (Area I) |
3 (choose 1) |
ART, 111, 112; ENG 210, 246, 247; HUM 131; MUS 131; THR 116
|
|
Humanities (Area II) |
3 (choose 1) |
ENG
252, 254, 255, 256, 257; PHL 231 |
|
The
U.S.: Culture and Issues (Area III) |
3 (choose 1) |
PLS 141; SOC 235, 236 |
|
Other Cultures and Civilizations (Area IV) |
3 (choose 1) |
ANT
131; MUS 130 |
|
Social and Behavioral Sciences (Area V) |
3 (choose 1) |
ECN
231, 232; GEO 131, 232; PSY 140;
SOC 231, 235 |
|
Course to complete MACRAO |
(one course) |
HIS
120, 131, 132, 231, 232 |
|
III. Required Courses
Note:
Students should know
how to work with computers (i.e., word processing, creating, copying,
deleting files, etc.)*
|
|
Both options:
CPS 177, 217;
Note: These courses can be used to replace computer
science courses in both the B.S. degree in Computer Science and in the
B.S. degree in Computer Science Theory and Analysis.
Theory and Analysis Option only: SPH 231 |
A
total of 122 credits is required for completion of the degree. A maximum of
62 credit hours required for completion of the degree at Western
Michigan University may be transferred from JCC.
This
is only a guide. Please refer to the Western Michigan University catalog for
transfer admission requirements, specific course information, program
requirements, etc. For further information and advising, please contact
Western Michigan University, Admissions Office, (269) 387-2000.
