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Equivalency Details

Equivalency Details

The information presented is an unofficial guide to how courses may transfer. Other factors to consider are grades received in the courses, the year in which the course was taken, and the major pursued after transfer. In all instances, final decisions about acceptance of course credit will be made by Westmoreland County Community College.

If you complete the following with AP - Advanced Placement:

  • Computer Science AB includes all the topics of Computer Science A, as well as a more formal and a more in-depth study of algorithms, data structures, and data abstraction. For example, binary trees are studied in Computer Science AB but not in Computer Science A. The use of recursive data structures and dynamically allocated structures is fundamental to Computer Science AB.
    Credits
    0.00
    Notes
    AP Computer Science AB was discontinued following the May 2009 exam administration.

You may receive up to 3.00 credits at Westmoreland County Community College:

  • This course will survey the field of computer technology and information systems. Students will gain a basic understanding of how computers process information through the integrated use of hardware and software. Students will explore networking computer security, programming, database, e-commerce, decision support systems, mobile computing, ethical issues and other emerging technologies. It is designed as a first course for students pursuing a degree in the computer field.
    Credits
    3.00

Additional Information

Minimum Grade

You need a minimum grade of 3 to transfer these courses from AP - Advanced Placement to Westmoreland County Community College.