Computer Science - Computing and Networking Sciences Emphasis, A.A.S.
Visit the Computer Science Department page for more information on the program and access to advising.
Program Description
The program introduces the student to a wide range of networking and data communications technologies and entry level programming.
Program Requirements
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Total Credit Hours | 65 | |
| Computer Science Requirements | 25 Credits | |
| Complete the requirements | 25 | |
| Emphasis Requirements | 30 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 | 3 |
| CS 2450 | Software Engineering | 3 |
| CS 2550 | Web Programming I | 3 |
| STAT 2050 | Introduction to Statistical Methods | 4 |
| IT 1510 | Introduction to System Administration--Linux/UNIX | 3 |
| PHYS 2210 & PHYS 2215 | Physics for Scientists and Engineers I and Physics for Scientists and Engineers I Lab | 5 |
| Emphasis Elective Requirements | 10 Credits | |
| Complete 10 credits from the following courses (minimum grade of C- required). | 10 | |
| (Must be approved by CS Department. See CS Advisor): | ||
| Foundations of Computer Science (3) | ||
| Computer Networks II (3) | ||
| Causal Inference (3) | ||
| Internship (1-8) (3 credits max) | ||
| Calculus II (4) | ||
| Digital Design I and Digital Design I Lab (4) | ||
| Scripting for Administrators (3) | ||
Core Requirements
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Total Credit Hours | 25 | |
| General Education Requirements: | 16 Credits | |
| ENGL 1010 | Introduction to Academic Writing | 3 |
| or ENGH 1005 | Literacies and Composition Across Contexts | |
| MATH 1210 | Calculus I | 4 |
| Choose one of the following: | 3 | |
Arts | ||
Humanities | ||
| Choose one of the following: | 3 | |
Life Sciences | ||
Physical Sciences | ||
Personal, Professional, and Civic Growth | ||
| Social & Behavioral Sciences | 3 | |
| 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 |
Graduation Requirements
- Completion of a minimum of 65 semester credits.
- Overall grade point average of 2.0 (C) or above.
- Residency hours-- minimum of 20 credit hours though course attendance at UVU.
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 | |
| ENGL 1010 or ENGH 1005 | Introduction to Academic Writing or Literacies and Composition Across Contexts | 3 |
| MATH 1210 | Calculus I | 4 |
| CS 1400 | Fundamentals of Programming | 3 |
| STAT 2050 | Introduction to Statistical Methods | 4 |
| GE | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 17 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| CS 1410 | Object Oriented Programming | 3 |
| CS 2810 | Computer Organization and Architecture | 3 |
| IT 1510 | Introduction to System Administration--Linux/UNIX | 3 |
| GE | 3 | |
| GE | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Semester 3 | ||
| CS 2300 | Discrete Mathematical Structures I | 3 |
| CS 2420 | Introduction to Algorithms and Data Structures | 3 |
| CS 2370 | C Plus Plus Programming | 3 |
| CS 2550 | Web Programming I | 3 |
| CS 2600 | Computer Networks I | 3 |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Semester 4 | ||
| CS 2450 | Software Engineering | 3 |
| PHYS 2210 & PHYS 2215 | Physics for Scientists and Engineers I and Physics for Scientists and Engineers I Lab | 5 |
| Emphasis Elective | 3 | |
| Emphasis Elective | 3 | |
| Emphasis Elective | 4 | |
| Credit Hours | 18 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 65 | |
Program Learning Outcomes
- Analyze a network-centric computing problem and apply principles and theories of computation and other relevant disciplines to identify solutions.
- Design, implement, and evaluate a network-based solution to meet a given set of computing requirements.
- Discuss the theoretical foundations and fundamental mechanisms of net-centric computation.
- Apply appropriate mathematical skills and knowledge to solve problems.
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