Associate in Arts (AA)
Computer Software Engineering Transfer Intent
This Program Map is Part of the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Pathway
This Program Map is for students who plan to earn an AA degree at Polk State College and transfer to
Florida Gulf Coast University and earn a bachelor’s degree in Computer Software Engineering. This
Program Map is intended to serve as a guide, and students should always meet with their Student
Success Advisor to develop a personalized Educational Plan.
Program Map for Students Attending Full-Time
Term
Course ID
Course Title
Credits
Term 1
SLS 1122
First-Year Experience
3 Credits
12 Credits
ENC 1101
College Composition I
3 Credits
MAC 1105
College Algebra (See Note 2)
3 Credits
CGS 1061
Introduction to Computers
3 Credits
Term 2
ENC 1102
College Composition II
3 Credits
15 Credits
CHM 1045C, or
BSC 1010C, or
GLY2010C
General Chemistry I, or
Principles of Biology I, or
Physical Geology
4 Credits
MAC 1147
Precalculus Algebra/Trigonometry (See Note 3)
5 Credits
COP 1000
Introduction to Programming
3 Credits
Term 3
Humanities
Humanities General Education Course
3 Credits
8 Credits
MAC 2311
Calculus I
5 Credits
Term 4
COP 2800
Programming in Java
3 Credits
14 Credits
MAC 2312
Calculus II
5 Credits
Social Sciences
Social Sciences General Education Course
3 Credits
HUM 2020
Introduction to Humanities
3 Credits
Term 5
MAC 2313
Calculus III
5 Credits
15-16 Credits
PHY 2048C
General Physics I with Calculus
5 Credits
Social Sciences
Social Sciences General Education Course
3 Credits
Wellness
Wellness General Education Course
2-3 Credits
Term 6
STA 2023
Introduction to Probability and Statistics
3 Credits
6 Credits
LIT 1000
Introduction to Literature
3 Credits
Term 7
MAP 2302
Differential Equations
3 Credits
8 Credits
PHY 2049C
General Physics II with Calculus
5 Credits
Total Required Program Credit Hours: 60
Total Program Map Credit Hours: 78-79 (See Note 4 Below)
A Few Notes:
1. Students must meet all graduation requirements, including demonstrating proficiency in a foreign
language. To learn more about graduation requirements, please refer to the College Catalog
. Some
students must also demonstrate competency in civic literacy. To learn more about the civic literacy
requirement,
please refer to the College Catalog.
2. Students must earn an appropriate score on a placement examination or complete MAT 1033 in
order to enroll in MAC 1105.
3. Students must earn a grade of A or B in MAC 1105 to enroll in MAC 1147. Students may also take
MAC 1114 and MAC 1140 instead of MAC 1147.
4. The AA degree requires the completion of 60 credit hours, including 36 credit hours of General
Education courses and 24 credit hours of elective courses. This transfer intent requires the
completion of additional courses in order to meet all pre-requisites for admission into a bachelor’s
degree program at a state university. These additional courses are in excess of required program
hours and may not be covered by financial aid. Students should speak to their Student Success
Advisor for more information.
CIP: 14.0903 - 2019-2020 Catalog Year
Associate in Arts (AA)
Computer Software Engineering Transfer Intent
This Program Map is Part of the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Pathway
This Program Map is for students who plan to earn an AA degree at Polk State College and transfer to
Florida Gulf Coast University and earn a bachelor’s degree in Computer Software Engineering. This
Program Map is intended to serve as a guide, and students should always meet with their Student
Success Advisor to develop a personalized Educational Plan.
Program Map for Students Attending Part-Time
Term
Course ID
Course Title
Credits
Term 1
SLS 1122
First-Year Experience
3 Credits
ENC 1101
College Composition I
3 Credits
Term 2
MAC 1105
College Algebra (See Note 2)
3 Credits
CGS 1061
Introduction to Computers
3 Credits
Term 3
ENC 1102
College Composition II
3 Credits
COP 1000
Introduction to Programming
3 Credits
Term 4
CHM 1045C, or
BSC 1010C, or
GLY2010C
General Chemistry I, or
Principles of Biology I, or
Physical Geology
4 Credits
MAC 1147
Precalculus Algebra/Trigonometry (See Note 3)
5 Credits
Term 5
COP 2800
Programming in Java
3 Credits
MAC 2311
Calculus I
5 Credits
Term 6
Humanities
Humanities General Education Course
3 Credits
STA 2023
Introduction to Probability and Statistics
3 Credits
Term 7
Social Sciences
Social Sciences General Education Course
3 Credits
MAC 2312
Calculus II
5 Credits
Term 8
HUM 2020
Introduction to Humanities
3 Credits
MAC 2313
Calculus III
5 Credits
Term 9
LIT 1000
Introduction to Literature
3 Credits
Wellness
Wellness General Education Course
2-3 Credits
Term 10
MAP 2302
Differential Equations
3 Credits
PHY 2048C
General Physics I with Calculus
5 Credits
Term 11
Social Sciences
Social Sciences General Education Course
3 Credits
PHY 2049C
General Physics II with Calculus
5 Credits
Total Required Program Credit Hours: 60
Total Program Map Credit Hours: 78-79 (See Note 4 Below)
A Few Notes:
1. Students must meet all graduation requirements, including demonstrating proficiency in a foreign
language. To learn more about graduation requirements, please refer to the College Catalog
. Some
students must also demonstrate competency in civic literacy. To learn more about the civic literacy
requirement,
please refer to the College Catalog.
2. Students must earn an appropriate score on a placement examination or complete MAT 1033 in
order to enroll in MAC 1105.
3. Students must earn a grade of A or B in MAC 1105 to enroll in MAC 1147. Students may also take
MAC 1114 and MAC 1140 instead of MAC 1147.
4. The AA degree requires the completion of 60 credit hours, including 36 credit hours of General
Education courses and 24 credit hours of elective courses. This transfer intent requires the
completion of additional courses in order to meet all pre-requisites for admission into a bachelor’s
degree program at a state university. These additional courses are in excess of required program
hours and may not be covered by financial aid. Students should speak to their Student Success
Advisor for more information.
CIP: 14.0903 - 2019-2020 Catalog Year
Additional Information
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Polk State Pathways
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