CanvasProgram Description
This program provides students with a broad understanding of the principles and practice of Computer Science, with the craft of programming emphasized as a central tool both for pedagogy (learning by doing) and for preparation for professional practice. Students study fundamental topics in software, hardware, and theory, as well as in-depth subjects such as artificial intelligence, graphics, compilers, and distributed systems.
Program Curriculum
120 credits
Utah Tech General Education Requirements
All Utah Tech General Education requirements must be fulfilled. A previously earned degree may fulfill those requirements, but courses must be equivalent to Utah Tech's minimum General Education standards in American Institutions, English, and Mathematics.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| General Education Core Requirements | ||
| English | 3-7 | |
| Mathematics | 3-5 | |
| American Institutions | 3-6 | |
| Life Sciences | 3-10 | |
| Physical Sciences | 3-5 | |
| Laboratory Science | 0-1 | |
| Fine Arts | 3 | |
| Literature/Humanities | 3 | |
| Social & Behavioral Sciences | 3 | |
| Exploration | 3-5 | |
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Science Core Requirements | ||
| CS 1400 | Fundamentals of Programming | 3 |
| CS 1410 | Object Oriented Programming | 3 |
| CS 2420 | Introduction to Algorithms and Data Structures | 3 |
| CS 2450 | Software Engineering | 3 |
| CS 2810 | Computer Organization and Architecture | 3 |
| CS 3005 | Programming in C++ | 3 |
| CS 3530 | Computational Theory | 3 |
| CS 3510 | Algorithms | 3 |
| CS 4600 | Senior Project | 3 |
| Complete at least twenty-one (21) credits from the following: | ||
| CS 3200 | Web Application Development I | 3 |
| CS 3400 | Operating Systems | 3 |
| CS 3410 | Distributed Systems | 3 |
| CS 3520 | Programming Languages | 3 |
| CS 3600 | Graphics Programming | 3 |
| CS 4300 | Artificial Intelligence | 3 |
| CS 4307 | Database Systems | 3 |
| CS 4320 | Machine Learning | 3 |
| CS 4550 | Compilers | 3 |
| Math & Science Core Requirements | ||
| CS 3310 | Discrete Mathematics | 3 |
| MATH 1210 | Calculus I (MA) | 4 |
| MATH 1220 | Calculus II (MA) | 4 |
| MATH 3400 | Probability & Statistics | 3-4 |
| or MATH 2270 | Linear Algebra | |
| or MATH 2210 | Multivariable Calculus (MA) | |
| or MATH 2280 | Ordinary Differential Equations | |
| or MATH 2250 | Differential Equations and Linear Algebra | |
| BIOL 1610 & BIOL 1615 | Principles of Biology I (LS) and Principles of Biology I Lab (LAB) | 5 |
| PHYS 2210 & PHYS 2215 | Physics/Scientists Engineers I (PS) and Physics/Scientists Engineers I Lab (LAB) | 5 |
| Computer Science Elective Requirements | ||
| Complete at least nine (9) credits from the following: | ||
| CS 3010 | Mobile Application Development for Android | 3 |
| CS 3020 | Mobile Application Development: iOS | 3 |
| CS 3150 | Computer Networks | 3 |
| CS 3200 | Web Application Development I | 3 |
| CS 3400 | Operating Systems | 3 |
| CS 3410 | Distributed Systems | 3 |
| CS 3440 | Software Practices | 3 |
| CS 3500 | Application Development | 3 |
| CS 3520 | Programming Languages | 3 |
| CS 3600 | Graphics Programming | 3 |
| CS 4200 | Web Application Development II | 3 |
| CS 4300 | Artificial Intelligence | 3 |
| CS 4307 | Database Systems | 3 |
| CS 4320 | Machine Learning | 3 |
| CS 4550 | Compilers | 3 |
| CS 4800R | Undergraduate Research (up to 6 credits) | 1-3 |
| CS 4920R | Internship | 1-3 |
| CS 4990 | Special Topics in Computer Science | 3 |
| CS 4992R | Computer Science Seminar (up to 4 credits) | 1 |
| CS 4991R | Competitive Programming | 0.5 |
| IT 2700 | Information Security | 3 |
| IT 3100 | Systems Design and Administration | 3 |
| IT 3110 | System Automation | 3 |
| IT 4200 | DevOps Lifecycle Management | 3 |
| SE 1400 | Web Design Fundamentals (ALCS) | 3 |
| SE 3150 | Software quality | 3 |
| SE 3400 | Human-Computer Interaction | 3 |
| SE 3450 | User Experience Design | 3 |
NOTE: A course may only be used to fulfill one program requirement. Dual-listed courses may only be used once to fill requirements. Consult course descriptions in the current catalog to verify dual-listed courses.
Graduation Requirements
- Complete a minimum of 120 college-level credits (1000 and above).
- Complete at least 40 upper-division credits (3000 and above).
- Complete at least 30 upper-division credits at Utah Tech for institutional residency.
- Cumulative GPA 2.0 or higher.
- Grade C or higher in each Core Requirement and Elective Requirement course.
Graduation Plan
| 1st Year | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall Semester | Hours | Spring Semester | Hours |
| First Year Recommended Elective | 2 | BIOL 1610 & BIOL 1615 (linkurl^/programs/generaleducation/#gerequirementstext^ meets General Education (Life Sciences & Lab Science)) | 5 |
| CS 1400 | 3 | CS 1410 | 3 |
| ENGL 1010 or 1010D | 3 | MATH 1220 | 4 |
| MATH 1210 (linkurl^/programs/generaleducation/#gerequirementstext^meets General Education (Mathematics)) | 4 | ENGL 2010 | 3 |
| CS Elective 3 of 9 credits (SE 1400) | 3 | Milestones & Notes: Meet with your program advisor. Maintain minimum prerequisite and program grade requirements. | |
| Milestones & Notes: Meet with your program advisor. Maintain minimum prerequisite and program grade requirements. | |||
| 15 | 15 | ||
| 2nd Year | |||
| Fall Semester | Hours | Spring Semester | Hours |
| PHYS 2210 & PHYS 2215 (linkurl^/programs/generaleducation/#gerequirementstext^meets General Education (Physical Sciences)) | 5 | CS 3005 | 3 |
| CS 2420 | 3 | General Elective | 3 |
| CS 2450 | 3 | CS Core Elective 3 of 21 Credits (CS 3200) | 3 |
| CS 2810 | 3 | CS Elective 6 of 9 credits (CS 3150) | 3 |
| General Elective | 1 | General Education (American Institutions) | 3 |
| Milestones & Notes: Meet with your program advisor. Maintain minimum prerequisite and program grade requirements. | Milestones & Notes: Meet with your program advisor. Maintain minimum prerequisite and program grade requirements. | ||
| 15 | 15 | ||
| 3rd Year | |||
| Fall Semester | Hours | Spring Semester | Hours |
| CS 3310 | 3 | CS 3510 | 3 |
| CS 3530 | 3 | General Education (Social & Behavioral Sciences) | 3 |
| CS Core Elective 6 of 21 credits (CS 3520) | 3 | CS Core Electives 9 of 21 credits (CS 4307) | 3 |
| General Elective | 3 | CS Core Electives 12 of 21 credits (CS 4550) | 3 |
| General Education (Literature/Humanities) | 3 | General Education (Fine Arts) | 3 |
| Milestones & Notes: Meet with your program advisor. Maintain minimum prerequisite and program grade requirements. | Milestones & Notes: Meet with your program advisor. Maintain minimum prerequisite and program grade requirements. | ||
| 15 | 15 | ||
| 4th Year | |||
| Fall Semester | Hours | Spring Semester | Hours |
| MATH 3400 | 3 | CS 4600 | 3 |
| CS Core Elective 15 of 21 credits (CS 4300) | 3 | General Elective | 3 |
| CS Core Elective 18 of 21 credits (CS 3400) | 3 | General Elective | 3 |
| CS Elective 9 of 9 credits | 3 | CS Core Elective 21 of 21 credits (CS 3600) | 3 |
| General Education (Exploration) | 3 | General Elective | 3 |
| Milestones & Notes: Apply for graduation (SPRING DEADLINE NOV. 1, FALL DEADLINE APR. 1). Meet with your program advisor. Maintain minimum prerequisite and program grade requirements. | Milestones & Notes: Double check with advisor for final classes. Maintain minimum program grade requirements. Congratulations! | ||
| 15 | 15 | ||
| Total Hours 120 | |||
BS Computer Science Program Learning Outcomes
At the successful conclusion of this program, students will be able to:
1. Design, implement, and evaluate computational systems to address needs in a variety of contexts and disciplines.
2. Devise new solutions from foundational principles informed by current practice.
3. Weigh and apply ethical, legal, and social responsibilities in all aspects of practice.
4. Construct effective solutions in teams to accomplish a common goal.
5. Author effective visual, oral, and written communication for a range of audiences.