Information Systems and Technology, A.S.
The two-year pre-major AS in Information Systems and Technology program provides training for students seeking to complete general education requirements and develop foundational skills in programming, database, web application design, system administration, computer architecture, data communication, and security. Graduates of this program obtain temporary employment and pursue a Bachelor of Science in Information Systems or Information Technology for more advanced education.
Program Requirements
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Total Credit Hours | 60 | |
| General Education Requirements | 36 Credits | |
| ENGL 1010 | Introduction to Academic Writing CC | 3 |
| or ENGH 1005 | Literacies and Composition Across Contexts CC | |
| ENGL 2010 | Intermediate Academic Writing CC | 3 |
| MATH 1050 | College Algebra QL | 4 |
| or MATH 1055 | College Algebra with Preliminaries QL | |
| Complete one of the following: | 3 | |
| US History to 1877 AS and US History since 1877 AS (6) | ||
| American Civilization AS (3) | ||
| US Economic History AS (3) | ||
| American Heritage AS (3) | ||
| American National Government AS (3) | ||
| Complete the following: | ||
| PHIL 2050 | Ethics and Values IH | 3 |
| HLTH 1100 | Personal Health and Wellness TE | 2 |
| or EXSC 1097 | Fitness for Life TE | |
| Distribution Courses: | ||
| Social/Behavioral Science Distribution | 3 | |
| Biology Distribution | 3 | |
| Physical Science Distribution | 3 | |
| An Additional Biology or Physical Science Distribution | 3 | |
| Fine Arts Distribution | 3 | |
| Humanities Distribution | 3 | |
| Discipline Core Requirements | 24 Credits | |
| INFO 1120 | Information Systems and Technology Fundamentals | 3 |
| INFO 1200 | Computer Programming I for IS IT | 3 |
| or CS 1400 | Fundamentals of Programming | |
| INFO 2410 | Database Fundamentals | 3 |
| INFO 2420 | Web Application Design | 3 |
| IT 1510 | Introduction to System Administration--Linux/UNIX | 3 |
| IT 1600 | Computer Architecture and Systems Software | 3 |
| or IM 2600 | Spreadsheet Applications | |
| IT 2600 | Data Communication Fundamentals | 3 |
| or CS 2600 | Computer Networks I | |
| CYBR 2700 | Information Security Fundamentals | 3 |
Graduation Requirements
- Completion of a minimum of 60 semester credits.
- Overall grade point average of 2.0 or above with a minimum 2.5 GPA in all discipline core and elective courses with no grade lower than a "C-."
- Residency hours: minimum of 20 credit hours through course attendance at UVU.
- Completion of GE and specified departmental requirements. Students are responsible for completing all prerequisite 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.
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Credit Hours | |
| ENGL 1010 or ENGH 1005 | Introduction to Academic Writing CC or Literacies and Composition Across Contexts CC | 3 |
| MATH 1050 | College Algebra QL | 4 |
| HLTH 1100 or EXSC 1097 | Personal Health and Wellness TE or Fitness for Life TE | 2 |
| IT 1510 | Introduction to System Administration--Linux/UNIX | 3 |
| INFO 1120 | Information Systems and Technology Fundamentals | 3 |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| ENGL 2010 | Intermediate Academic Writing CC | 3 |
| SOC/ Beh Distribution | 3 | |
| History Distribution | 3 | |
| INFO 1200 or CS 1400 | Computer Programming I for IS IT or Fundamentals of Programming | 3 |
| IT 1600 | Computer Architecture and Systems Software | 3 |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Semester 3 | ||
| Humanities Distribution | 3 | |
| PHIL 2050 | Ethics and Values IH | 3 |
| INFO 2410 | Database Fundamentals | 3 |
| IT 2600 or CS 2600 | Data Communication Fundamentals or Computer Networks I | 3 |
| Fine Arts | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Semester 4 | ||
| Biology Distribution | 3 | |
| Physical Science Distribution | 3 | |
| Additional Bio/Phys | 3 | |
| INFO 2420 | Web Application Design | 3 |
| CYBR 2700 | Information Security Fundamentals | 3 |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 60 | |
Program Learning Outcomes
- Analyze a complex computing problem and apply principles of computing and other relevant disciplines to identify solutions.
- Design, implement, and evaluate a computing-based solution to meet a given set of computing requirements in the context of the program's discipline.
- Support the delivery, use, and management of information systems within an information systems environment.
- Develop foundational knowledge of software, systems, and computing necessary for study at the bachelor's degree level.