Computer Science

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BUSINESS OPTION

The Computer Science Business Option provides students with the background in business necessary for advanced degrees and/or careers in several areas, including but not limited to business systems programming, computer operations or information systems management, computer networking, systems analysis and web development. A total of 64 hours is required for the Associate in Science Degree. Students are advised to check with the institution to which they are transferring or a Rend Lake College advisor for additional requirements.

SCIENCE OPTION

Designed for students pursuing a baccalaureate degree in Computer Science. This option provides students with the background in math/science necessary for advanced work in several areas, including but not limited to hardware/software development, software engineering, computer network design, systems analysis and Internet/World Wide Web development. A total of 64 hours is required for the Associate in Science Degree. Students are advised to check with the institution to which they are transferring or a Rend Lake College advisor for any additional requirements.

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Courses - Business Option

Business Option
Total = 64 Hours
Fall Semester
CSCI 1101 - Introduction to Computers	3 Cr. Hrs.
ENGL 1101 - Rhetoric and Composition I	3 Cr. Hrs.
MATH 1110 - Precalculus	5 Cr. Hrs.
PSYC 2101 - Introduction to Psychology	3 Cr. Hrs.
Elective – Fine Arts	3 Cr. Hrs.
Total	17 Cr. Hrs.
Spring Semester
CSCI 2100 - Discrete Structures	3 Cr. Hrs.
ECON 2101 - Principles of Economics I	3 Cr. Hrs.
ENGL 1102 - Rhetoric and Composition II	3 Cr. Hrs.
HEA 1101 - Health Education	2 Cr. Hrs.
MATH 1121 - Calculus and Analytic Geometry I	5 Cr. Hrs.
Total	16 Cr. Hrs.
Fall Semester
COMM 1101 - Principles of Effective Speaking	3 Cr. Hrs.
CSCI 1104 - Introduction to Programming	4 Cr. Hrs.
ECON 2102 - Principles of Economics II	3 Cr. Hrs.
PHIL 2101 - Logic or PHIL 2104 - Ethics	3 Cr. Hrs.
Elective – Physical Science	3 Cr. Hrs.
Total	16 Cr. Hrs.
Spring Semester
ACCO 1101 - Principles of Financial Accounting	4 Cr. Hrs.
BIO 1100 - Biology for Non-Majors	4 Cr. Hrs.
CSCI 2104 - Advanced Data Structures	4 Cr. Hrs.
MATH 1111 - Statistics or MATH 2013 - Business Statistics	3 Cr. Hrs.
Total	15 Cr. Hrs.
Recommended Electives
ACCO 1102 - Principles of Managerial Accounting	4 Cr. Hrs.
Elective – Humanities / Fine Arts	3 Cr. Hrs.

Courses - Science Option

Science Option
Total = 64 Hours
Fall Semester
ENGL 1101 - Rhetoric and Composition I	3 Cr. Hrs.
MATH 1110 - Precalculus	5 Cr. Hrs.
PHIL 2101 - Logic	3 Cr. Hrs.
PSYC 2101 - Introduction to Psychology	3 Cr. Hrs.
Elective – Fine Arts	3 Cr. Hrs.
Total	17 Cr. Hrs.
Spring Semester
CSCI 2100 - Discrete Structures	3 Cr. Hrs.
ENGL 1102 - Rhetoric and Composition II	3 Cr. Hrs.
MATH 1121 - Calculus and Analytic Geometry I	5 Cr. Hrs.
Elective – Life Science	4 Cr. Hrs.
Total	15 Cr. Hrs.
Fall Semester
COMM 1101 - Principles of Effective Speaking	3 Cr. Hrs.
CSCI 1104 - Introduction to Programming	4 Cr. Hrs.
MATH 2122 - Calculus and Analytic Geometry II	5 Cr. Hrs.
PHY 1103 - University Physics I	5 Cr. Hrs.
Total	17 Cr. Hrs.
Spring Semester
CSCI 2104 - Advanced Data Structures	4 Cr. Hrs.
ECON 2101 - Principles of Economics I	3 Cr. Hrs.
MATH 2108 - Linear Algebra	3 Cr. Hrs.
PHY 1104 - University Physics II	5 Cr. Hrs.
Total	15 Cr. Hrs.

Note: See IT Systems Specialist curriculum for more options in the computer field.

Costs & How To Pay

Costs for Business Option

Costs for Science Option

Tuition & Fees at RLC

Payments on student accounts must be made by the deadline included on the student statement.

Fall: July 15
Spring: December 15
Summer: May 15

Students who do not make payments by this deadline may be dropped from their classes.

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Transfer Information

Students who graduate with an Associate Degree can transfer their credits to a university and pursue a Bachelor's degree and beyond.

Articulation agreements - also known as Transfer Guides - document the pathway between RLC and the university. Historically, RLC has built articulation agreements with midwestern universities. However, students have worked with both institutions to build a pathway.

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Since 1969, Rend Lake College has been accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC), one of six regional accreditors in the United States. Accreditation is vital to what we do. It serves as a measure of quality, allows us to access and distribute federal student aid, facilitates the transfer of classes between institutions and more. The Higher Learning Commission is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.

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