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 ten or more 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.

Certificate of Achievement Requirements

Complete all Department Requirements for the Certificate of Achievement with a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 or better.  Candidates for a Certificate of Achievement are required to complete at least 20% of the department requirements through SBCC.

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 CS 137 or 140 can only be used to meet this requirement if not used to satisfy a core requirement above (double-counting is not allowed).

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.