Computer Science, A.S.
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Program Description
The CS Associate degree is a transfer degree used when a student is contemplating changing schools. Because it includes all general education classes, attempting to earn this degree in four semesters will necessarily lengthen the time to earn a BS degree.
Program Requirements
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Total Credit Hours | 60 | |
| General Education Requirements | 31 Credits | |
| ENGL 1010 | Introduction to Academic Writing | 3 |
| or ENGH 1005 | Literacies and Composition Across Contexts | |
| ENGL 2010 | Intermediate Academic Writing | 3 |
| MATH 1210 | Calculus I | 4 |
| American Institutions | 3 | |
| US History to 1877 and US History since 1877 (6) | ||
| American History (3) | ||
| US Economic History (3) | ||
| American Heritage (3) | ||
| American National Government (3) | ||
| Arts | 3 | |
| Humanities | 3 | |
| Life Sciences | 3 | |
| Physical Sciences | 3 | |
| Social & Behavioral Sciences | 3 | |
| Personal, Professional, and Civic Growth | 3 | |
| Discipline Core Requirements | 29 Credits | |
| Complete one of the following course/lab combinations: | 5 | |
| College Biology I and College Biology I Laboratory (5) | ||
| Principles of Chemistry I and Principles of Chemistry I Laboratory (5) | ||
| Physics for Scientists and Engineers I and College Physics I Lab (5) | ||
| College Physics II and College Physics II Lab (5) | ||
| Physics for Scientists and Engineers II and Physics for Scientists and Engineers II Lab (5) | ||
| Introduction to Geology and Introduction to Geology Laboratory and Science Excursion (5) | ||
| CS 1400 | Fundamentals of Programming 1 | 3 |
| CS 1410 | Object Oriented Programming 1 | 3 |
| CS 2300 | Discrete Mathematical Structures I 1 | 3 |
| CS 2370 | C Plus Plus Programming 1 | 3 |
| CS 2420 | Introduction to Algorithms and Data Structures 1 | 3 |
| CS 2550 | Web Programming I 1 | 3 |
| CS 2810 | Computer Organization and Architecture 1 | 3 |
| Choose one of the following: | 3 | |
| Computer Networks I (3) | ||
| Software Engineering (3) | ||
| Causal Inference (3) | ||
| Independent Study (3) | ||
| Introduction to Statistical Methods (4) | ||
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Minimum grade of C- required
Graduation Requirements
- Completion of a minimum of 60 semester credits.
- Overall grade point average of 2.0 (C) or above with no grade lower than a C- in Discipline Core courses.
- Residency hours-- minimum of 20 credit hours though course attendance at UVU.
- Completion of GE and specified departmental 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.
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Credit Hours | |
| CS 1400 | Fundamentals of Programming | 3 |
| ENGL 1010 or ENGH 1005 | Introduction to Academic Writing or Literacies and Composition Across Contexts | 3 |
| MATH 1210 | Calculus I | 4 |
| GE | 3 | |
| GE | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 16 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| CS 1410 | Object Oriented Programming | 3 |
| CS 2810 | Computer Organization and Architecture | 3 |
| ENGL 2010 | Intermediate Academic Writing | 3 |
| GE | 3 | |
| GE | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Semester 3 | ||
| CS 2300 | Discrete Mathematical Structures I | 3 |
| CS 2370 | C Plus Plus Programming | 3 |
| CS 2420 | Introduction to Algorithms and Data Structures | 3 |
| GE | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 12 | |
| Semester 4 | ||
| CS 2550 | Web Programming I | 3 |
| Core Science | 4 | |
| Core Science Lab | 1 | |
| Credit Hours | 8 | |
| Third Year | ||
| Semester 5 | ||
| GE | 3 | |
| GE | 3 | |
| Choose one of the following: | 3 | |
| Software Engineering | ||
| Computer Networks I | ||
| Causal Inference | ||
| Independent Study | ||
| Introduction to Statistical Methods | ||
| Credit Hours | 9 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 60 | |
Program Learning Outcomes
- Analyze a simple computing problem and apply principles of computing and other relevant disciplines to identify solutions.
- Design, implement, and evaluate a simple computing-based solution to meet a given set of computing requirements in the context of the program’s discipline.
- Communicate effectively in a variety of contexts.
- Apply computer science theory and software development fundamentals to produce computing-based solutions.
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