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Computer Science (AAS)


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  • 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 63 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 secretary at 801-626-7929 for an appointment with the advisor.  (Also refer to the Department Advisor Referral List.)

Admission Requirements

Declare your program of study (refer to Enrollment 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 and General Education 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 2010 , PHYS 2210 , MATH 1040  (or MATH 1210  or MATH 3410 ), and Computer Literacy as defined in this catalog (NTM 1501 , NTM 1502 , NTM 1503 , and NTM 1504  or equivalent). In addition to these courses, students must take a Social Science course to fulfill the AAS general education requirements.

Students who pass the Computer Science Advanced Placement A exam with a score of 3 receive 8 hours of credit and specific credit for CS 1022  (4). Students who pass the Computer Science Advanced Placement A exam with a score of 4 or 5 receive 8 hours of credit and specific credit for CS 1400  (4) (If they already have the CS 1400  (4) course they may receive CS 1023  (4)).

Major Course Requirements for AAS Degree


 Computer Science Course Descriptions 

Support Courses Required (18-21 credit hours)


Suggested Course Sequence


 The following suggested course sequences are provided to assist students in planning their schedules. Use these only as guidelines and be sure to consult with an advisor.

 

Freshman Fall

 

Freshman Spring

ENGL 2010 EN

3

COMM HU2110

3

MATH 1040 QL

3

MATH 1210

4

CS 1400

4

CS 1410

4

CS 1030

4

CS 2550

4

Computer Literacy

2

 

 

 

Total Hours

 

16

 

Total Hours

 

15

 

 

Sophomore Fall

 

Sophomore Spring

CS 2705

4

SS/DV Gen Ed

3

CS 2810

4

CS 2450

4

CS 2350

4

CS 2420

4

PHYS 2210 PS

5

CS 2130

4

 

 

CS 2899

0

 

Total Hours

 

17

 

Total Hours

 

15

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