Software Development, B.A.S.

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Program Description

The Bachelor of Applied Science in Software Development is a degree to provide a solid foundation of software development skills. It consists mainly of 45 credit hours of computer science classes: the core computer science classes, plus several additional computer science courses selected so as to have greatest practical applicability. The degree will qualify students for mid-level programming jobs with good long-term prospects but not necessarily technical leadership roles.

Matriculation Requirements

• Completion of CS 1400 Fundamentals of Programming, CS 1410 Object Oriented Programming, CS 2300 Discrete Mathematical Structures I, and CS 2420 Introduction to Algorithms and Data Structures with a grade of C+ or better.
• Completion of MATH 1050 College Algebra and ENGL 1010 Introduction to Academic Writing with a grade of C or better.
• Overall GPA of 2.5 or higher.

Program Requirements

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If students choose CS 1420, please see advisor.

Graduation Requirements

1. Completion of a minimum of 121 semester credits, with a minimum of 40 upper-division credits.
2. Overall grade point average of 2.0 or above. Must have a minimum grade of C- with a combined GPA of 2.5 or higher in all discipline requirements.
3. Residency hours -- minimum of 31 credit hours through course attendance at UVU. Ten of these hours must be within the last 45 hours earned. At least 12 of the credit hours earned in residence must be in approved Computer Science Department courses.
4. No more than 80 semester hours and no more than 20 hours of transfer credit from a two-year college may be applied to the core or elective courses.
5. No more than 30 semester hours may be earned through independent study.
6. Successful completion of at least one Global/Intercultural course.
7. Successful completion of at least two Writing Enriched courses.

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.

Program Learning Outcomes

1. Design a software-based solution to meet a given set of requirements.
2. Implement a software-based solution to meet a given set of requirements
3. Communicate effectively in a variety of professional contexts.
4. Function effectively as a member of a team engaged in software development.