The Computer Science Engineering major prepares students to do further work in hardware, software, theory, or electronics, either in industry or in postgraduate study.

The primary differences between the Computer Science Engineering and the Computer Science majors are the extent of course work covering hardware and the flexibility of the curriculum. The Computer Science Engineering major develops a solid understanding of the entire machine, including hands-on experience with its hardware components. The Computer Science major has some course work on hardware, at the digital-design level, on simulators. The Computer Science Engineering major has fewer free electives. The CS major's more generous electives make it easier to complete a minor or double major.

The Computer Science and Engineering (BS) program is accredited by (a) the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET under the commission’s General Criteria and Program Criteria for Electrical, Computer, Communications, Telecommunication(s), and Similarly Named Engineering Programs and by (b) the Computing Accreditation Commission, under the commission’s General Criteria and Program Criteria for Computer Science and Similarly Named Computing Programs.

Students are encouraged to adhere carefully to all prerequisite requirements. The department is authorized to drop students from a course for which stated prerequisites have not been completed.

This degree prepares students to transfer to Nutrition and Dietetics four-year programs, and provides students opportunities to become dietitians, nutrition counselors, nutrition educators, and sports nutritionists.  Nutrition is critical to medicine, health, and physical fitness:  professions with rapid growth and demand.

Degree Completion

The Associate in Arts in Nutrition and Dietetics for Transfer degree will be awarded upon completion of coursework totaling 60 California State University (CSU) transferable units including the major requirements and the Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) or California State University General Education (CSU GE) requirements with a minimum grade point average of 2.0. All courses in the major must be completed with a grade of "C" or better.

To be awarded the Associate in Arts in Nutrition and Dietetics for Transfer degree, students must:

(1) Complete 60 semester units or 90 quarter units which are eligible for transfer to the California State University (CSU) system, including both of the following:

(A) The Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) or the California State University General Education – Breadth Requirements.

(B) A minimum of 18 semester units or 27 quarter units in a major or area of emphasis, as determined by the community college district.

(2) Obtain a minimum grade point average of 2.0.

Associate Degrees for Transfer (ADTs) also require that students must earn a “C” or better in all courses required for the major or area of emphasis.

Learning Outcomes

🗸 Assess the role of nutrients in the body, proper dietetic nutrient levels, and the effects of deficiencies upon the body.
🗸 Examine and compare various food preparation methods, ingredient functions and interactions to retain maximum nutritional value and aesthetic appeal for foods in all food groups.
🗸 Appraise scientific principles, basic terminology and techniques of food preparation.

The Associate in Arts in Global Studies for Transfer (AA-T) degree meets the lower division course requirements necessary for the California State University (CSU) system. The Global Studies program includes courses focused on the subject matter knowledge and competence needed to initiate study of Global Studies, Global Politics, International Relations, International Studies, or International Relations and Comparative Politics. Students majoring in Global Studies develop critical thinking, problem solving, and written and verbal communication skills. As Global Studies majors, students have learning opportunities that are relevant to many types of careers including work in national diplomatic service, international organizations, economic development, management of non-governmental organizations, business and commerce, or environmental preservation.

To be awarded the Associate in Arts in Global Studies for Transfer degree, students must:

(1)    Complete 60 semester units or 90 quarter units which are eligible for transfer to the California State University, including both of the following:

(A) The Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) or the CSU General Education – Breadth Requirements.

(B)   A minimum of 18 semester units or 27 quarter units in a major or area of emphasis, as determined by the community college district.

(2) Obtain a minimum grade point average of 2.0.

While a minimum of 2.0 is required for admission, some majors may require a higher GPA.  Please consult with a counselor for more information.

Associate Degrees for Transfer (ADTs) also require that students must earn a “C” or better in all courses required for the major or area of emphasis.  A ‘P’ (Pass) grade is acceptable grade for courses in the major if the course is taken on a “pass/no pass” basis.

Program Learning Outcomes

🗸 Describe globalization and its relationship to national, regional and cultural diversity
🗸 Critically examine global issues from both interdisciplinary and international perspectives
🗸 Select and employ relevant research techniques to analyze initiatives developed to address global challenges

The Department of Computer Science administers two majors: Computer Science & Engineering (CSE) and Computer Science (CS). It also administers two minors: Computer Science and Computational Biology. For information on the Computer Science & Engineering curriculum and the minor in Computational Biology, see Computer Science Engineering.

The primary differences between the CSE and CS majors are the extent of hardware coverage and curricular flexibility. The CSE major develops a solid understanding of the entire machine, including hands-on experience with its hardware components. The CS major teaches some hardware, at the digital-design level, on simulators. The CSE major has fewer free electives. The CS major's more generous electives make it easier to complete a minor or double major.

Students in the CS major receive a solid grounding in the fundamentals of computer languages, operating systems, computer architecture, and the mathematical abstractions underpinning computer science. Students are prepared for both industry and postgraduate study.

The Computer Engineering (BS) program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET under the commission's General Criteria and Program Criteria for Electrical, Computer, Communications, Telecommunication(s), and Similarly Named Engineering Programs.

Objectives
The Electrical & Computer Engineering program educational objectives have been developed to address the needs of our constituencies. The objectives of the Electrical & Computer Engineering programs are as follow:

✔ Graduates will create value for their employers, demonstrating knowledge and initiative and making beneficial contributions beyond the workplace. This can also result in patents, awards, publications and presentations.
✔ Graduates will grow their capabilities through advanced education and professional development.
✔ Graduates will provide leadership and be proactive in their profession and/or communities.
 

Students are encouraged to adhere carefully to all prerequisite requirements. The instructor is authorized to drop students from a course for which stated prerequisites have not been completed.

Both the major and the minor programs in Comparative Literature allow students to combine courses in one or more national literature departments with courses in Comparative Literature. The introductory course sequence (COM 001-COM 004) provides both an overview of ancient to contemporary literature and film and offers intensive practice in analytical thought. In addition, any one of the courses in the sequence satisfies the university composition requirement. All readings in undergraduate Comparative Literature courses are in English, but majors take upper division courses in at least one foreign literature in the original language.

Students majoring in Comparative Literature choose a first and second literature of concentration, one of which may be English. After the introductory sequence, each student's major course work is divided between courses in the two literatures of concentration and Comparative Literature courses. These Comparative Literature courses encourage students to take a broad view of a historical period, a theme, a genre, or a literary movement. The wide variety of options in the program permits great flexibility and encourages interdisciplinary connections among literature and philosophy, psychology, history, and the arts. Each student's plan of study must be approved by the major advisor at the beginning and end of each calendar year.

Career Alternatives
A Comparative Literature major offers an excellent enhancement to pre-professional training, preparing students for graduate study in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine, and other science fields as well as law and  business, besides of course journalism and publishing, teaching, or graduate study in literature.

Principal subjects of study within the major are community, regional, and organizational development; social change processes; community and regional research methodologies; the role of class, ethnicity, gender, and race in shaping social life; the impacts of innovation and technology on communities, and the effects of social, economic and political systems on regions. The major is organized to allow students to develop fields of concentration that meet their career goals.

The Associate in Science in Biology for Transfer (AS-T) Degree provides students with a solid foundation in the life sciences, in preparation for a potential transfer to a 4 year institution.  Successful completion of the AS-T satisfies lower division requirements and guarantees admission to the California State University (CSU) system (though not to a particular campus or major). The AS-T degree in biology is designed to prepare those students interested in majoring in biology, and/or those considering careers in the life sciences, including research, teaching, medicine and healthcare, biotechnology, and other related disciplines.

To be awarded the Associate in Science in Biology for Transfer degree, students must:

(1) Complete 60 semester units or 90 quarter units which are eligible for transfer to the California State University (CSU) system, including both of the following:

(A) The Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC for CSU) for STEM or the California State University General Education - Breadth Requirement (CSU GE) for STEM.

(B) A minimum of 18 semester units or 27 quarter units in a major or area of emphasis, as determined by the community college district.

(2) Obtain a minimum grade point average of 2.0.

While a minimum of 2.0 is required for admission, some majors may require a higher GPA.  Please consult with a counselor for more information.

Associate Degrees for Transfer (ADTs) also require that students must earn a “C” or better in all courses required for the major or area of emphasis.  

Program Learning Outcomes

🗸 Formulate and test hypotheses by employing the scientific method, including collecting, interpreting and presenting data.
🗸 Properly use scientific terms and concepts, especially in the context of critically assessing scientific arguments.
🗸 Classify organisms into taxonomic groups and compare and contrast their living functions and organization.
🗸 Apply chemical, physical, and biological principles to explain the significance of fundamental processes and phenomena in biology (including but not limited to photosynthesis, metabolism, DNA replication, and current uses of biotechnology).
🗸 Apply ecological principles to explain the natural histories of organisms, their interconnectedness with the environment, and the importance of conservation.

San José City College offers both an Associate in Arts (AA), Associate in Science (AS) and certificates in Administration of Justice – Judicial Administration. Students planning to transfer should follow the Associate in Arts. The Judicial Administration option expands the existing Administration of Justice program focus beyond primarily law enforcement to include judicial branch careers. The program offers students educational opportunities which prepare them for entry into judicial branch careers. Additionally, the curriculum addresses the educational and professional development needs of the existing judicial branch workforce and prepares students for advancement in their careers working in the courts. The program goals address the increasing need for well-prepared applicants for court positions at all levels from entry to managerial.

Students considering transferring to the California State University system and are interested in continuing their studies in the following areas: Administration of Justice, Law Enforcement, Correctional Administration, Social Science, and Pre-Law should also review the major sheet for an Associate in Science in Administration of Justice for Transfer (AS-T).

All major and certificate courses including approved major electives must be completed with a grade “C” or better.

Program Learning Outcomes

🗸 The operations of the various divisions of the court such as criminal, civil, family law, probate, juvenile delinquency, and dependency.
🗸 The role of the clerk of court in functions such as legal processing, calendaring, and maintaining the court record.
🗸 The courtroom support functions such as making the official record, jury services, and court security.
🗸 Administrative business functions such as finance, human resources, facilities management, and information technology

The Visual and Public Art major challenges and supports you as you develop enduring skills and perspectives. The curriculum combines studio work and public art processes. Theory and practice cover artistic production, exhibition, ethical interpretation, visual literacy and reciprocal community engagement. Through a rich interdisciplinary curriculum comprised of painting and mural techniques, sculpture and installation, integrated media and photography, arts educations and museum studies, you will graduate prepared to engage in individual and collaborative art methodologies.

Program Learning Outcomes

✔ MLO 1: Historical and Philosophical Analysis

Including the ability to research, define, analyze and critically formulate positions on issues in visual and public art from contemporary, historical, ethical and sociopolitical perspectives.

✔ MLO 2: Individual and Aesthetic Exploration

Including the ability to investigate and develop their own individual aesthetics within a critical and reflective framework of personal experiences and perspectives in the context of their work.

✔ MLO 3: Community Issues Analysis

Including the ability to define and investigate cross-cultural and community issues, problem solve and respond with community-sensitive work.

✔ MLO 4: Organizational and Collaborative Skills

Including the ability to use collaborative strategies to plan and achieve interdisciplinary arts projects.

✔ MLO 5: Production Skills

Including the ability to develop production skills to produce and present public and individual artworks, projects or exhibitions.

✔ MLO 6: Critical and Evaluative Skills

Including the ability to use critical and evaluative skills to revise work in response to community/audience relevancy, personal expression and social accountability.

✔ MLO 7: Distribution Skills

Including the ability to present and distribute artwork in multiple contexts to engage diverse audiences.