Computer Science (AAS)

• Grade Requirements: A grade of “C” or better must be earned in all required CS courses (a grade of “C-” is not acceptable). A grade of “C-” or better must be earned in all required support courses. In addition, an overall GPA of 2.70 or higher must be attained for all required courses.
• Credit Hour Requirements: This degree requires a minimum 66 credit hours.
• Assessment Requirements: Students will be required to complete certain assessment instruments as part of the overall requirements for receiving their associate’s degree. Please see your advisor or your department for specific information regarding assessment.
• Program Code: 8023AAS
• CIPC: 110701

Advisement

It is strongly suggested that Computer Science students see the departmental advisor on a regular basis. Call the department administrative specialist at 801-626-7929 for an appointment with the advisor.  (Also refer to the Department Advisor Referral List.)

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Admission Requirements

Declare your program of study (refer to Student Access and Success, Services and Information ) as Associate of Applied Science in Computer Science. No special admission or application requirements are needed for this program.

General Education

Refer to Degree Requirements for the AAS general education requirements (core and breadth). The following required support courses will also be applied toward general education requirements: COMM 2110 , ENGL 1010 , ENGL 2010 , (CHEM 1110  or CHEM 1130  or CHEM 1210  or GEO 1060  or GEO 1110  or PHYS 2010  or PHYS 2210  or BTNY 1403  or HTHS 2110  or ZOOL 1610  or ZOOL 2420 ), MATH 1040 , MATH 1080 , MATH 1120 ,  and ETC 2001 .

Program Learning Outcomes

• Apply knowledge of computing and mathematics
• Analyze problems, identify, and define requirements
• Design, implement, & evaluate computer-based systems
• Function in teams
• Professional, ethical, security, and social behavior
• Communicate Effectively
• Analyze local and global impact of computing
• Engage in continuing professional development
• Use current techniques, skills, and tools
• Apply mathematics, algorithms, and computer theory
• Apply design and development principles