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Computer Science - Computer Engineering Emphasis, A.A.S.

  • Requirements
  • Graduation Plan
  • Department
  • Program Details

Requirements

The program introduces the student to a wide range of computer systems hardware, software, device drivers and peripheral devices.

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: 3
  BIOLOGY   
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:   32 Credits
Complete the following (minimum grade of C- required):  
  ECE 1000 Introduction to Electrical and Computer Engineering 3
  ECE 2250 Circuit Theory 3
  ECE 2255 Circuit Theory Lab 1
  ECE 2700 Digital Design I 3
  IT 1510 Introduction to System Administration--Linux/UNIX 3
  MATH 1210 Calculus I QL (fulfills GE requirement) 4
  CS 1410 Object-Oriented Programming 3
  CS 2370 C plus plus Programmin WE 3
  CS 2420 Introduction to Algorithms and Data Structures 3
  ECE 2705 Digital Design I Lab 1
  PHYS 2220 Physics for Scientists and Engineers II PP 4
  PHYS 2225 Physics for Scientists and Engineers II Lab 1
Emphasis Electives Requirements:   9 Credits
Complete 6 credits from the following courses (minimum grade of C- required): 6
  CS 2300 Discrete Mathematical Structures I (3)  
  CS 2450 Software Engineering (3)  
  CS 2550 Web Programming I (3)  
  MATH 1220 Calculus II (4)  
  Complete 3 credits of any CS or ECE course 1000 or higher. 3

Graduation Requirements:

  1. Completion of a minimum of 63 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 EXSC1097 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 Phsyical Science Distribution 3
CS 1400 Fundamentals of Programming 3
  Semester total: 16
Semester 2 Course Title Credit Hours
PE/Health (HLTH 1100 Recommended) 1
CS 1410 Object Oriented Programming 3
CS 2810 Computer Organization &Architecture 3
ECE 1000 Introduction to Electrical and Computer Engineering 3
PHYS 2220 Physics for Scientists and Engineers II PP 4
PHYS 2225 Physics for Scientists and Engineers II Lab 1
  Semester total: 15
Semester 3 Course Title Credit Hours
CS 2370 C Plus Plus Programming WE 3
CS 2420 Introduction to Algorithms & Data Structures 3
CS 2600 Computer Networks I 3
ECE 2700 Digital Design I 3
ECE 2705 Digital Design I Lab 1
CS/ECE Elective 3
  Semester total: 16
Semester 4 Course Title Credit Hours
Humanities or Fine Arts (COMM 1020 recommended) 3
ECE 2250 Circuit Theory 3
ECE 2255 Circuit Theory Lab 1
IT 1510 Introduction to Systems Administration Linux/UNIX 3
Emphasis Elective 3
Emphasis Elective 3
  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 will have the ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering
  4. Graduates will have the ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data
  5. Graduates will have the ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needswithin realistic constraints such as economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety manufacturability and sustainability
  6. Graduates will have the ability to function on multidisciplinary teams
  7. Graduates will have the ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems
  8. Graduates will have an understanding of professional and ethical responsibility
  9. Graduates will have the ability to communicate effectively
  10. Graduates will have the broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global, economic, environmental, and societal context.
  11. Graduates will have recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learning.
  12. Graduates will have knowledge of contemporary issues as they relate to computer engineering practice
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