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Computer Science - Computing and Networking Sciences Emphasis, A.A.S.

Requirements

The program introduces the student to a wide range of networking and data communications technologies and entry level programming.

Total Program Credits: 63

General Education Requirements: 13 Credits
  A minimum of 16 credits of General Education requirements are required for graduation. Not all GE requirements are listed in this section (see Specialty Core requirements for more details).   
  ENGL 1010 Introduction to Academic Writing CC 3
or  ENGH 1005 Literacies and Composition Across Contexts CC (5)  
  HUMANITIES/FINE ARTS/FOREIGN LANGUAGE 1 3
  COMM 2110 Interpersonal Communication SS (Minimum grade of C- required) 3
  Choose one of the following:  
  BIOLOGY  3
or PHYS 2210 Physics for Scientists and Engineers I PP (4) (Minimum grade of C- required)  
  PHYSICAL EDUCATION/HEALTH/SAFETY OR ENVIRONMENT 2 1
Discipline Core Requirements:   9 Credits
Complete the following:   
  CS 1400 Fundamentals of Programming (Minimum grade of C- required) 3
  CS 2600 Computer Networks I (Minimum grade of C- required) 3
  CS 2810 Computer Organization and Architecture (Minimum grade of C- required) 3
Emphasis Requirements:   25 Credits
Complete the following:   
  CS 1410 Object-Oriented Programming 3
  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 2450 Software Engineering 3
  CS 2550 Web Programming I 3
  CS 2690 Computer Networks II 3
  MATH 1210 Calculus I QL 4
Emphasis Elective Requirements:   16 Credits
Complete 16 credits from the following courses (minimum grade of C- required). (Must be approved by CSE Department. See CSE Advisor): 16
  CS 1030 Foundations of Computer Science (3)  
  CS 281R Internship (1-8) (3 credits max)  
  ECE 2700 Digital Design I (3)  
and ECE 2705 Digital Design I Lab (1)  
  IT 1510 Introduction to System Administration--Linux/UNIX (3)  
  MATH 1220 Calculus II (4)  
  PHYS 2215 Physics for Scientists and Engineers I Lab (1)  

Graduation Requirements:

  1. Completion of a minimum of 64 semester credits.
  2. Overall grade point average of 2.0 (C) or above.
  3. Residency hours -- minimum of 20 credit hours through course attendance at UVU.
Footnote:
1 COMM 1020 Public Speaking HH recommended
2 HLTH 1100 Personal Health and Wellness TE or EXSC 1097 Fitness for Life TE recommended

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
ENGL 1010 or ENGH 1005 Introduction to Academic Writing CC or Literacies and Composition Across Context CC 3
MATH 1210 Calculus I QL 4
COMM 2110 Interpersonal Communications SS 3
Biology or Physical Science Distribution 3
CS 1400 Fundamentals of Programming 3
  Semester total: 16
Semester 2 Course Title Credit Hours
PE/HLTH HLTH 1100 Recommended 1
Humanities or Fine Arts Comm 1020 Recommended 3
CS 1410 Object Oriented Programming 3
CS 2810 Computer Organization & Architecture 3
Emphasis Elective 3
Emphasis Elective 3
  Semester total: 16
Semester 3 Course Title Credit Hours
CS 2300 Discrete Mathematical Structures I 3
CS 2420 Introduction to Algorithms & Data Structures 3
CS 2370 C plus plus Programming WE 3
CS 2550 Web Programming I 3
CS 2600 Computer Networks I 3
  Semester total: 15
Semester 4 Course Title Credit Hours
CS 2450 Software Engineering 3
CS 2690 Computer Networks II 3
Emphasis Elective 3
Emphasis Elective 3
Emphasis Elective 3
Emphasis Elective 1
  Semester total: 16
  Degree total: 63

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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