Computer Science
With computers becoming both more advanced and more essential to business, there is no better time to consider a career in computer science. Our Computer Science Department is here to prepare you to work in computer programming and for transfer to state colleges and universities for further study in computer sciences or information science. This curriculum offers you both the theory and practical experience for entry-level positions of employment. There are computer courses for non-science majors as well as science majors.
The Computer Science curriculum meets the Data Processing Management Association mode curriculum for undergraduate computer information systems education.
C.S.: Computer Science Concentration
A.A. or A.S. Degree
For those who plan to major in computer science and transfer to a university, our Computer Science concentration is an excellent option. The curriculum in the Computer Science concentration prepares students for transfer to many university Computer Science degree programs. If you have aspirations for a high-paying, prestigious career in the computer field, this is your first step.
C.S.: Management Information Systems Concentration
A.A. or A.S. Degree
From spreadsheets to customer databases, today’s businesses have plenty of programs needed to run their daily operations. The Management Information Systems concentration puts special emphasis on development, installation and maintenance of business software applications. Become an expert in running the software that runs your company.
C.S.: Embedded Systems Concentration
Certificate
Computers may be the heart of today’s technology, but microprocessors are at the heart of every computer. The Embedded Systems concentration will prepare you for entry-level programming positions in companies that manufacture products that have embedded microprocessors. What is it that makes a computer work? In this concentration, you’ll soon find out.
Embedded Systems Concentration Gainful Employment Information
| Occupations (SOC code - links to summary report) | Computer Programmers 15-1131.00 Numerical Programmers 51-4012.00 |
|---|---|
| CIPC Code | 119999 |
| Semester Units Required | 24 |
| Normal Time to Completion Rounded (months)** | 12 |
| Estimated Total Fees | $908 |
| Estimated Total Cost of Books and Supplies | $1,776 |
| Optional Dorm Fee: Estimated Total | $6,700 |
| Students Completing the Program 2009-10* | * |
| On-Time Completion Count* | * |
| On-Time Completion Rate (%)* | * |
| Median Loan Amount* | * |
| * Where completions number fewer than 10, data may not be disclosed due to confidentiality regulations ** Based on full time attendance |
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C.S.: Web Programming Concentration
Certificate
Would you like to learn how create and manage your own website? Today’s businesses are always on the lookout for expert webpage designers, and you can become one now, too. The Web Programming Concentration will prepare you for a career in Web design, access, and implementation, and for writing programs that can be run from the Internet.
Web Programming Concentration Gainful Employment Information
| Occupations (SOC code - links to summary report) | Computer Programmers 15-1131.00 Web Developers 15-1134.00 |
|---|---|
| CIPC Code | 110201 |
| Semester Units Required | 27 |
| Normal Time to Completion Rounded (months)** | 18 |
| Estimated Total Fees | $1,038 |
| Estimated Total Cost of Books and Supplies | $1,998 |
| Optional Dorm Fee: Estimated Total | $10,050 |
| Students Completing the Program 2009-10* | * |
| On-Time Completion Count* | * |
| On-Time Completion Rate (%)* | * |
| Median Loan Amount* | * |
| * Where completions number fewer than 10, data may not be disclosed due to confidentiality regulations ** Based on full time attendance |
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Contact
- B 3
- 5000 Rocklin Rd.
Rocklin, CA 95677 -
M-F: 8:00am - 5:00pm
- (916) 660-7800
- (916) 630-4523
Barry Brown Instructor, Computer Science
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- V 111C
- 5000 Rocklin Rd.
Rocklin, CA 95677
- barrybrown@sierracollege.edu
- (916) 660-7820
Bill Cole Instructor, Computer Science
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- V 111B
- 5000 Rocklin Rd.
Rocklin, CA 95677
- bcole@sierracollege.edu
- (916) 660-7821
- (916) 630-4506
Michael Dobeck Instructor, Computer Science
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- V 111A
- 5000 Rocklin Rd.
Rocklin, CA 95677
- mdobeck@sierracollege.edu
- (916) 660-7823
- (916) 630-4506
Susan Herberholtz Part-time Instructor, Computer Science
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- LR 113
- 5000 Rocklin Rd.
Rocklin, CA 95677
- sherberholtz@sierracollege.edu
- (916) 660-7800
- (916) 630-4523
Timothy McGowen Part-time Instructor, Distance Learning, Computer Science
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- LR 113
- 5000 Rocklin Rd.
Rocklin, CA 95677
- tmcgowen@sierracollege.edu
- (916) 660-7800
- (916) 630-4523
Tom Owens Instructor, Computer Science
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- LR 113
- 5000 Rocklin Rd.
Rocklin, CA 95677
- towens@sierracollege.edu
- (530) 274-5358
- (916) 630-4523
Diane Perreault Part-time Instructor, Distance Learning, Computer Science
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- LR 113
- 5000 Rocklin Rd.
Rocklin, CA 95677
- dperreault@sierracollege.edu
- (916) 660-7800
- (916) 630-4523
Edward Przepiorski Jr. Part-time Instructor. Computer Science
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- LR 113
- 5000 Rocklin Rd.
Rocklin, CA 95677
- eprzepiorski@sierracollege.edu
- (916) 660-7800
- (916) 630-4523
Tom Owens Instructor, Computer Science
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- N1
- 250 Sierra College Dr.
Grass Valley, CA 95945
- towens@sierracollege.edu
- (530) 274-5358
- (916) 630-4523