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Computer Science - Computer Science Emphasis, B.S.

Requirements

Computer Science spans the range from theory through programming to cutting-edge development of computing solutions. Computer Scientists master the theory and practice of computing, and explore new and exciting ways to use computers. Systems like Google and Amazon are created by computer scientists.

Total Program Credits: 120

Matriculation Requirements:  
  1. Completion of CS 1400, CS 1410, CS 2300, and CS 2420 with a grade of C+ better.
  2. Completion of MATH 1210 and ENGL 1010 with a grade of C or better.
  3. Each of CS 1400, CS 1410, CS 2300, CS 2420, MATH 1210, and (ENGL 1010 or ENGH 1005) cannot be taken more than twice to obtain the required grade. 
  4. Overall GPA of 2.5 or higher.
General Education Requirements: 33 Credits
  ENGL 1010  Introduction to Academic Writing CC 3
or ENGH 1005  Literacies and Composition Across Contexts CC (5)  
  ENGL 2010  Intermediate Academic Writing CC 3
  MATH 1210   Calculus I QL 1 4
American Institutions: Complete one of the following:  3
  HIST 2700   US History to 1877 AS (3)  
and HIST 2710   US History since 1877 AS (3)  
  HIST 1700   American Civilization AS (3)  
  HIST 1740   US Economic History AS (3)  
  POLS 1000   American Heritage SS (3)  
  POLS 1100   American National Government AS (3)  
Complete the following:   
  PHIL 2050   Ethics and Values IH 3
  HLTH 1100   Personal Health and Wellness TE (2) 2
or EXSC 1097   Fitness for Life TE  
Distribution Courses:   
  COMM 1020   Public Speaking HH 1 3
  COMM 2110   Interpersonal Communication SS 1 3
  Fine Arts Distribution (Choose from list)  3
  Biology (Choose from list)  3
  Physical Science (Choose from list) 3
  Additional GE to be completed in the core.  
Discipline Core Requirements:   54 Credits
Complete one of the following additional GE course/lab combinations: 5
  BIOL 1610 College Biology I BB (4)  
and BIOL 1615 College Biology I Laboratory  (1)  
or CHEM 1210 Principles of Chemistry I PP (4)  
and CHEM 1215 Principles of Chemistry I Laboratory  (1)  
or PHYS 2020 College Physics II PP (4)  
and PHYS 2025 College Physics II Lab  (1)  
or PHYS 2220 Physics for Scientists and Engineers II PP (4)  
and PHYS 2225 Physics for Scientists and Engineers II Lab  (1)  
or GEO 1010 Introduction to Geology PP (3)  
and GEO 1015 Introduction to Geology Laboratory  (1)  
and GEO 202R Science Excursion  (1)  
Minimum grade of C- required in these courses.   
  CS 1400 Fundamentals of Programming 3
  CS 1410 Object-Oriented Programming 3
  CS 2300 Discrete Mathematical Structures I 3
  CS 2370 C plus plus Programming WE 3
  CS 2420 Introduction to Algorithms and Data Structures 3
  CS 2550 Web Programming I 3
  CS 2600 Computer Networks I 3
  CS 2690 Computer Networks II 3
  CS 2810 Computer Organization and Architecture 3
  CS 305G Global Social and Ethical Issues in Computing GI WE 3
  CS 3060 Operating Systems Theory 3
  CS 3100 Data Privacy and Security  3
  CS 3240 Discrete Mathematical Structures II 3
  CS 3320 Numerical Software Development 3
  CS 3520 Database Theory 3
  STAT 2050 Introduction to Statistical Methods 4
Emphasis Requirements:   24 Credits
Minimum grade of C- required in these courses.   
  CS  2450 Software Engineering 3
  CS  3250 Java Software Development 3
or CS  3260 CsharpNET Software Development  (3)  
or CS  3270 Python Software Development (3)  
or CS  3370 C Plus Plus Software Development (3)  
or CS  3380 JavaScript Software Development (3)  
  CS  3310 Analysis of Algorithms 3
  CS  3450 Principles and Patterns of Software Design 3
  CS  4380 Advanced High-Performance Computer Architecture 3
  CS  4450 Analysis of Programming Languages 3
  CS  4470 Artificial Intelligence 3
  CS  4490 Compiler Construction 3
Emphasis Elective Requirements:   9 Credits
Complete 9 credits from the following: any CS 3000 or 4000 level course not already required. (Minimum grade of C- required in these courses.): 9

Graduation Requirements:

  1. Completion of a minimum of 120 semester credits, with a minimum of 40 upper-division credits.
  2. Overall grade point average of 2.0 or above. Must have a minimum grade of C- with a combined GPA of 2.5 or higher in all discipline core and emphasis requirements and the General Education requirements marked with a footnote..
  3. Residency hours -- minimum of 30 credit hours through course attendance at UVU. 10 of these hours must be within the last 45 hours earned. At least 12 of the credit hours earned in residence must be in approved CSE Department courses.
  4. All transfer credit must be approved in writing by UVU.
  5. No more than 80 semester hours and no more than 20 hours in CS type courses of transfer credit from a two-year college.
  6. No more than 30 semester hours may be earned through independent study and/or extension classes.
  7. Successful completion of at least one Global/Intercultural course.
Footnote
1 Minimum grade required (see Graduation Requirements)

Graduation Plan

This graduation plan is a sample plan and is intended to be a guide. Your specific plan may differ based on your Math and English placement and/or transfer credits applied. You are encouraged to meet with an advisor and set up an individualized graduation plan in Wolverine Track.

Semester 1 Course Title Credit Hours
CS 1400 Fundamentals of Programming 3
ENGL 1010 Introduction to Academic Writing CC 3
MATH 1210 Calculus I QL 4
GE 3
HLTH 1100 or EXSC 1097 Personal Health and Wellness TE or Fitness for Life TE 2
  Semester total: 15
Semester 2 Course Title Credit Hours
CS 1410 Object-Oriented Programming 3
CS 2810 Computer Organization and Architecture 3
ENGL 2010 Intermediate Academic Writing CC 3
GE 3
STAT 2050 Introduction to Statistical Methods 4
  Semester total: 16
Semester 3 Course Title Credit Hours
CS 2300 Discrete Mathematical Structures I 3
CS 2420 Introduction to Algorithms and Data Structures 3
CS 2370 C plus plus Programming WE 3
CS 2600 Computer Networks I 3
GE 3
  Semester total: 15
Semester 4 Course Title Credit Hours
CS 2450 Software Engineering 3
CS 2550 Web Programming I 3
CS 2690 Computer Networks II 3
PHYS 2210 Physics for Scientists and Engineers I PP 4
PHYS 2215 Physics for Scientists and Engineers I Lab 1
  Semester total: 14
Semester 5 Course Title Credit Hours
CS 3310 Analysis of Algorithms 3
CS 3240 Discrete Mathematical Structures II 3
CS 3520  Database Theory 3
CS 3100 Data Privacy and Security 3
CS 3250 Java Software Development 3
  Semester total: 15
Semester 6 Course Title Credit Hours
CS 3060 Operating Systems Theory 3
CS 3320 Numerical Software Development 3
CS 3450 Principles and Patterns of Software Design 3
CS Elective 3
GE 3
  Semester total: 15
Semester 7 Course Title Credit Hours
CS 4380 Advanced High Performance Computer Archtecture  3
CS 4450 Analysis of Programming Languages 3
CS 4470 Artificial Intelligence  3
PHIL 2050 Ethics and Values IH 3
CS Elective 3
  Semester total: 15
Semester 8 Course Title Credit Hours
CS 4490 Compiler Construction 3
CS 305G Global Social & Ethical Issues in Computing GI WE 3
COMM 1020 Public Speaking HH 3
COMM 2110 Interpersonal Communication SS 3
CS Elective 3
  Semester total: 15
  Degree total: 120

Department

Computer Science

The Computer Science department is in the   Scott M. Smith College of Engineering. To find the most up-to-date information, including Program Learning Outcomes for degree programs offered by the Computer Science department, visit their website.

Computer Science department

Program Details

Program Learning Outcomes
  1. Graduates are proficient in using data structures and algorithms.
  2. Graduates understand the foundations of computer architecture.
  3. Graduates are able to develop solutions to significant computing problems.
  4. Graduates will have a thorough understanding of the theory and constructs of programming languages
  5. Graduates understand the theoretical foundations of computation
  6. Graduates understand the principles and components of operating systems.
  7. Graduates have proficiency in the mathematical skills needed in computer science (viz. discretemathematics, basic probability and statistics, basic differential and integral calculus)
  8. Students understand the fundamentals of net-centric computing
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