Computer Science

Why Study Computer Science

Computer Science is one of the fastest-growing and well-compensated fields today, particularly in Silicon Valley. Our program provides instruction in:

Programming - algorithms, data structures, languages
Enterprise Networking - Operating Systems (Linux and Windows), Virtualization, IT Essentials

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Degrees & Certificates

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For program requirements and full course listings, view Computer Science degrees and certificates information.

Associate in Science for Transfer

Computer Science, AS-T Program Map

Associate in Science

Certificate of Achievement (CA)

Quick Look at Computer Science Courses

For a quick look at Computer Science courses at Foothill, see list below. For complete course details, including units, hours and prerequisites, view course catalog. For when a course is offered, view class schedule. [Link to dept schedule]

C S 1A Object-Oriented Programming Methodologies in Java
C S 1B Intermediate Software Design in Java
C S 1C Advanced Data Structures & Algorithms in Java
C S 2A Object-Oriented Programming Methodologies in C++
C S 2B Intermediate Software Design in C++
C S 2C Advanced Data Structures & Algorithms in C++
C S 3A Object-Oriented Programming Methodologies in Python
C S 3B Intermediate Software Design in Python
C S 3C Advanced Data Structures & Algorithms in Python
C S 8A Introduction to Data Science
C S 10 Computer Architecture & Organization
C S 11A Introduction to Artificial Intelligence
C S 12A Introduction to Machine Learning
C S 18 Discrete Mathematics
C S 20A Programming in C#
C S 22A JavaScript for Programmers
C S 30A Introduction to Linux
C S 30B Linux Shell Programming

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