Computer Science has grown dramatically over the last decade, until it now affects each of us in our daily lives.  We come into contact with dozens of different computer systems each day.  These range from automatic bank tellers and "intelligent" cash registers, to automobile fuel monitoring systems.
 The Computer Science Department teaches students how to design and implement the computer software that brings intelligence to computer systems.  Santa Barbara City College's Computer Science program includes introductory to advanced topics.  It is designed to provide general education, transfer and occupational training.

Associate Degree Graduation Requirements

Complete all of the following:

1. All Major Requirements listed below with a “C” or better or “P” in each course (at least 20% of the major requirements must be completed through SBCC).
2. One of the following General Education options:
   1. OPTION 1: SBCC General Education pattern OR
   2. OPTION 2: Cal-GETC pattern
3. A minimum of 60 semester units of degree-applicable college credit (SBCC courses numbered 100 and higher and C1000 and higher).
4. Maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher in degree-applicable coursework.
5. A minimum of 12 units through SBCC.

1. Decompose problems into algorithms.
2. Use current computer applications
3. Create programs that use flow control and looping constructs (e.g. for and while).
4. Create programs that utilize standard data structures (e.g. queues and lists).
5. Create programs that use object-oriented concepts.
6. Create programs using current programming environments.
7. Describe computer architecture.
8. Deliver and test programs.

Make an appointment with your SBCC academic counselor through Starfish to create a Student Education Plan that reflects a recommended course sequence for this program that is tailored to your individual needs.

How to schedule an Academic Counseling appointment.