Software Engineering, B.S.

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Program Description

The Software Engineering, B.S. equips students with the skills to design, develop,
test and manage complex software systems. Software engineers play a critical
role in creating reliable and efficient applications, collaborating with users to understand their needs, and leading development teams. The program emphasizes modern software development methodologies to prepare students for real-world project management and innovation. Graduates will be well-prepared for careers in software development, software quality assurance, and systems architecture across various industries.

Matriculation Requirements

1. Completion of CS 1400 Fundamentals of Programming, CS 1410 Object Oriented Programming, CS 2300 Discrete Mathematical Structures I, CS 2420 Introduction to Algorithms and Data Structures, and CS 2450 Software Engineering with a grade of C+ better.
2. Completion of MATH 1210 Calculus I and (ENGL 1010 Introduction to Academic Writing or ENGL 1005 Foundations of Academic Writing) with a grade of C or better.
3. Each of CS 1400, CS 1410, CS 2300, CS 2420, MATH 1210, and (ENGL 1010 or ENGL 1005) cannot be taken more than twice to obtain the required grade.
4. Overall GPA of 2.5 or higher.

Program Requirements

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 Minimum grade of C- required.

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If students choose CS 1420, please see advisor.

Graduation Requirements

1. Completion of a minimum of 120 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 core and elective requirements and the General Education requirements marked with a footnote 1.
3. Residency hours -- minimum of 30 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 CSE 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 6 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 (WE) 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. Ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems using principles of engineering, science, and mathematics. (ABET)
2. Ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs, considering public health, safety, welfare, and global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors. (ABET)
3. Ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences. (ABET)
4. Ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities and make informed judgments considering global and societal impacts. (ABET)
5. Ability to function effectively on a team, providing leadership, creating a collaborative environment, and meeting objectives. (ABET)
6. Ability to develop and conduct experiments, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions. (ABET)
7. Ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies. (ABET)