2025-2026 Adrian College Academic Catalog

Bachelor of Arts in Computer Science (120 Hours)

Essential Liberal Arts Courses (31 hours)

Required

CCC100Introduction to College Writing

3
CCC102Public Speaking

3
 
MATH100Mathematics for the Liberal Arts

4
Or
MATH101Intermediate Algebra

4
 
XXXX
Scientific Inquiry

4
XXXX
Experiential Learning

2

Great Conversation Series

Required

GCON110Great Conversation: The Meaning of Life

3
GCON120Great Conversation: Western Civilization

3
GCON130GCON130 - Great Conversation: Global Civilization

3
GCON140GCON140 - Great Conversation: Art

3
GCON150GCON150 - Great Conversation: What It Means to Be A U.S. Citizen

3

Computer Science B.A. Core (45-47 hours)

Required

CS105Foundations of Computer Science

3
CS103Programming for Everyone I

3
CS104Programming for Everyone II

3
CS110Web Development

3
CS203Introduction to C

3
CS220Modern Technologies

3
CS222Microprocessors

3
CS242Data Structures

3
CS290Career Navigation and Exploration in C.S.

3
CS311Application Development I - Backend

3
CS312Application Development II - Frontend

3
CS339Computer Systems

3
CS341Algorithms Analysis and Design

3
CS356Software Development

3
CS399

1-12
CS491Capstone: Computer Science Practicum

3

Computer Science B.A. Cognates (7 hours)

Required

MATH135Calculus and Analytic Geometry I

4
MATH204Elementary Statistics

3

Note:

  • The expected first mathematics course for this degree is MATH135. Students who do not place into MATH135 based on the Mathematics Placement Policy may need to complete the following prerequisite courses listed below, in addition to the courses listed above:

    MATH101 - Intermediate Algebra (4)

    MATH115 - Pre-Calculus Mathematics (4)

    C- or higher is required for all prerequisite courses in the Department of Mathematics.

  • General elective credit hours will vary dependent upon the following degree requirements:
    • Must complete a minimum of 120 credit hours
    • Must complete a minimum of 30 credit hours of coursework at the 300 or 400-level
  • Courses requiring prerequisites and corequisites are noted on the course which can be found in the course description section of the catalog.