Information Systems - Application Development Emphasis, B.S.

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Program Description

The Information Systems - Application Development Emphasis, BS prepares students to design, implement, and manage information systems that support organizational goals. With an emphasis on the development of functional and secure applications, this program combines coursework in core computing skills such as programming, databases, networking, and cybersecurity. Students gain practical experience in solving real-world business problems through the effective use of technology. Graduates are equipped to serve as professionals with the ability to analyze, design, and manage information systems that enhance organizational performance.

Program Requirements

Course List

Code	Title	Credit Hours
Total Credit Hours		120
Information Systems Requirements		90 Credits
Complete the requirements		90
Emphasis Requirements		30 Credits
INFO 3330	Client-Side Web Development	3
INFO 3360	Server-Side Web Frameworks	3
INFO 4420	Mobile Application Development	3
CYBR 4350	Web and Application Security	3
INFO 4300	Enterprise Web Development	3
Emphasis Elective Requirements
Complete 9 credit hours from the following:		9
INFO 4120	Data Visualization (3)
INFO 4810R	Internship (3)
CS 2550	Web Programming I (3)
CS 3270	Python Software Development (3)
CS 3410	Human Factors in Software Development (3)
CS 3660	Web Programming II (3)
Other approved upper-division Information Systems courses
Free Electives Complete six credits of free elective courses		6

Core Requirements

Graduation Requirements

1. Completion of at least 120 semester credits required in the BS degree; at least 40 credit hours must be upper-division courses.
2. Overall grade point average 2.0 or above with a minimum of 2.5 GPA in all discipline core, specialty core, and elective courses with no grade lower than a "C-."
3. Residency hours: Minimum of 30 credit hours through course attendance at UVU, with at least 10 hours earned in the last 45 hours.
4. Completion of GE and specified departmental requirements. Students are responsible for completing all prerequisite courses.
5. Successful completion of at least one Global/Intercultural course.
6. 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.

Plan of Study Grid

First Year
Semester 1		Credit Hours
ENGL 1010	Introduction to Academic Writing	3
INFO 1120	Information Systems and Technology Fundamentals	3
Social Science General Education		3
Personal, Professional, and Civic Growth General Education Recommend CYBR 1700		3
Math Requirement. Complete one of the following:		3
MATH 1090	College Algebra for Business
MATH 1050	College Algebra
MATH 1055	College Algebra with Preliminaries
	Credit Hours	15
Semester 2
INFO 1200	Computer Programming I for IS IT	3
INFO 2420	Web Application Design	3
Biological Science General Education		3
Fine Art General Education		3
IT 1510	Introduction to System Administration--Linux/UNIX	3
	Credit Hours	15
Second Year
Semester 3
IM 2600	Spreadsheet Applications	3
INFO 2200	Computer Programming II for IS IT	3
ENGL 2010	Intermediate Academic Writing	3
American Institutions General Education		3
Any 3-credit 1000 or 2000 level course from ACC, ECON, FIN, MGMT, HR, MKTG		3
	Credit Hours	15
Semester 4
IT 2600	Data Communication Fundamentals	3
INFO 2410	Database Fundamentals	3
MGMT 2340	Business Statistics I	3
Physical Science General Education		3
Humanities General Education		3
	Credit Hours	15
Third Year
Semester 5
CYBR 2700	Information Security Fundamentals	3
ACC 2110	Principles of Accounting I	3
MKTG 2200G	Written Business Communication	3
INFO 3130	Introduction to Applied Data Analytics	3
INFO 3300	Web Systems Development	3
	Credit Hours	15
Semester 6
MGMT 3000	Organizational Behavior	3
INFO 3330	Client-Side Web Development	3
INFO 3410	Database Systems and Warehousing	3
Application Development Elective		3
Free Elective		3
	Credit Hours	15
Fourth Year
Semester 7
MKTG 3600	Principles of Marketing	3
CYBR 4350	Web and Application Security	3
INFO 3360	Server-Side Web Frameworks	3
INFO 3430	Systems Analysis and Design	3
Application Development Elective		3
	Credit Hours	15
Semester 8
INFO 4300	Enterprise Web Development	3
INFO 4420	Mobile Application Development	3
INFO 4050G	Global Ethical and Professional Perspectives in IS and IT	3
Application Development Elective		3
Free Elective		3
	Credit Hours	15
	Total Credit Hours	120

Program Learning Outcomes

1. Analyze a complex computing problem and apply principles of computing and other relevant disciplines to identify solutions.
2. Design, implement, and evaluate a computing-based solution to meet a given set of computing requirements in the context of the program's discipline.
3. Communicate effectively in a variety of professional contexts.
4. Recognize professional responsibilities and make informed judgments in computing practice based on legal and ethical principles.
5. Collaborate effectively as a contributing member or leader of a team to achieve project goals in cybersecurity environments.
6. Support the delivery, use, and management of information systems within an information systems environment.
7. Develop functional, efficient, and effective applications that addresses organizational needs.