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Information Systems and Technology, A.A.S.

Requirements

The two-year AAS in Information Systems and Technology is designed to help students develop job-ready computer skills to meet today's industry needs. Students complete a foundational core in programming, database, web application design, data communication, and networking. After that, students select a specialization in either Information Systems or Information Technology to complete a focused set of courses to obtain more in-depth knowledge and skills for a variety of computer-related jobs. If planned carefully with an advisor, this program provides a smooth, stackable pathway to the B.S. in Information Systems degree or the B.S. in Information Technology degree at UVU.

Total Program Credits: 63

General Education Requirements:   21 Credits 
 English:    
  ENGL 1010 Introduction to Academic Writing CC 3
or  ENGH 1005 Literacies and Composition Across Contexts CC (5)  
 Mathematics:
  MATH 1050  College Algebra QL 4
or MATH 1055 College Algebra with Preliminaries QL (5)  
or  Any higher Mathematics Course   
 HUMANITIES/FINE ARTS/FOREIGN LANGUAGE   
  Any approved Humanities, Fine Arts, or Foreign Language Distribution course. 1  3
 SOCIAL AND BEHAVIORAL SCIENCE 2  3
  PHIL 2050 Ethics and Value IH 3
 BIOLOGY OR PHYSICAL SCIENCE   
  Any approved Biology or Physical Science Distribution Course for BS Information Systems degree future students. 3 3
 PHYSICAL EDUCATION/HEALTH/SAFETY OR ENVIRONMENT   
  HLTH 1100 Personal Health and Wellness TE 2
or EXSC 1097 Fitness for Life TE (2)  
Discipline Core Requirements:   21 Credits
Written Communication Requirement:  
  ENGL 2010 Intermediate Academic Writing CC 3
Math Requirement: 3
  STAT 2050  Introduction to Statistical Methods (4)   
or  MGMT 2340  Business Statistics I (3)   
Core Requirements:  
  INFO 1120  Information Systems and Technology Fundamentals  3
  INFO 1200  Computer Programming I for IS IT  3
or CS 1400 Fundamentals of Programming (3)  
  INFO 2410  Database Fundamentals  3
  IT 2600  Data Communication Fundamentals  3
or  CS 2600  Computer Networks I (3)   
  IT 2700  Information Security Fundamentals  3
Elective Requirements:   21 credits
Choose 21 credits from either the Information Systems group or the Information Technology group. See department advisor to select classes if plan to obtain BS in IT degree in the future. 21
INFORMATION SYSTEMS   
  ACC 2010  Financial Accounting (3)   
  ACC 2020  Managerial Accounting (3)   
  IM 2600  Spreadsheet Applications (3)   
  INFO 2200  Computer Programming II for IS IT (3)   
  INFO 2420  Web Application Design (3)   
  IT 1200 Scripting for Administrators (3)  
  MKTG 220G Written Business Communication GI WE (3)  
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY  
  INFO 2200  Computer Programming II for IS IT (3)   
  INFO 2420  Web Application Design (3)   
  IT 1200 Scripting for Administrators (3)  
  IT 1510  Introduction to System Administration--Linux/UNIX (3)   
  IT 1600  Computer Architecture and Systems Software (3)   
  IT 2400  Voice and Data Cabling Fundamentals (3)   
  IT 2530  Introduction to System Administration--Windows Client (3)   
  IT 2800  Computer Forensic Fundamentals (3)   
  IT 290R  Current Topics in Information Technology (1-3)
 
 
  
IT students need to take 6 credits of 1000 or 2000 level IT courses, CJ 1330, or CJ 2350. It is recommended that students take 6 credits in the domain as electives if plan to complete BS in IT degree.4

Graduation Requirements:

  1. Completion of a minimum of 63 semester credits.
  2. Overall grade point average of 2.0 (C) or above with a minimum 2.5 GPA in all discipline core and elective courses with no grade lower than a "C-."
  3. Residency hours: minimum of 20 credit hours through attendance at UVU.
  4. Completion of GE and specified departmental requirements. Students are responsible for completing all prerequisite courses.
footnotes:
  1. ENGL 2100 Technical Communication HH WE recommended for BS in Information Technology degree future students.
  2. CJ 1010 Introduction to Criminal Justice SS recommended for BS Information Technology degree future students with the Computer Forensics and Security emphasis. ECON 2010 Principals of Economics I SS recommended for BS Information Systems degree future students.
  3. PHYS 2010 College Physics I PP and PHYS 2015 College Physics I Lab  recommended for BS Information Technology degree future students.
  4. If plan to obtain BS in Information Technology with Computer Forensics & Security emphasis, take CJ 1330 Criminal Law and CJ 2350 Laws of Evidence as domain classes. 

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 Introduction to Academic Writing CC 3
MATH 1050 or MATH 1055
College Algebra QL or College Algebra with Preliminaries QL 4
Social/Behavioral Science Distribution  3
INFO 1120 Information Systems and Technology Fundamentals 3
INFO 2410 Database Fundamentals 3
  Semester Total: 16
Semester 2 Course Title Credit Hours
ENGL 2010
Intermediate Academic Writing CC 3
INFO 1200 or CS 1400
Computer Programming I for IS IT or Fundamentals of Programming 3
IT 2600 or CS 2600 Data Communication Fundamentals or Computer Networks I 3
Group Elective 3
Group Elective 3
  Semester Total: 15
Semester 3 Course Title Credit Hours
Biology or Physical Science
3
IT 2700 Information Security Fundamentals 3
Group Elective 3
Group Elective 3
Group Elective 3
  Semester Total: 15
Semester 4 Course Title Credit Hours
PHIL 2050 Ethics and Values IH 3
Humanities/Fine Arts/Foreign Language 3
HLTH 1100 or EXSC 1097 Personal Health and Wellness TE or Fitness for Life TE 2
MGMT 2340 or STAT 2050
Business Statistics I or Introduction to Statistical Methods 3
Group Elective 3
Group Elective 3
  Semester Total: 17
  Degree Total 63

Department

Information Systems and Technology

The Information Systems and Technology 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 Information Systems and Technology department, visit their website.

Information Systems and Technology department

Program Details

Program Learning Outcomes
  1. Analyze a complex computing problem and to apply principles of computing and other relevant disciplines to identify solutions.
  2. Design, implement, and evaluate a computing-based solution to meet a given set of computing requirements in the context of the program’s discipline.
  3. Communicate effectively in a variety of professional contexts.
  4. Support the delivery, use, and management of information systems within an information systems environment.
  5. Apply tools, concepts, and networking techniques to solve business problems.
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