College of Applied Science & Technology 59 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. 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. However, students must successfully complete the CS 1030 - Foundations of Computer Science course with the grade of "C" or better. In lieu of taking this course, a student may elect to take a CS 1030 placement test, but must pass with a test score of 73% of better. The student will have two attempts to achieve the 73% score, before having to take the course. The last score received will be the score used to determine placement. The first official Computer Science course is CS 1400, which can be taken as a co-requisite to CS 1030. 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 (orMATH 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)). Students who pass the Computer Science Advanced Placement A/B exam with a score of 3 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)). Students who pass the Computer Science Advanced Placement A/B exam with a score of 4 or 5 receive 8 hours of credit and specific credit for CS 1400 (4) and CS 1023 (4) (If they already have the CS 1400 (4) course they may receive CS 1023 (4) and CS 1022 (4)). Major Course Requirements for AAS Degree Computer Science Courses Required (32 credit hours) • CS 1400 - Fundamentals of Programming (4) • CS 1410 - Object-Oriented Programming (4) • CS 2350 - Web Development (4) • CS 2420 - Introduction to Data Structures and Algorithms (4) • CS 2450 - Software Engineering I (4) • CS 2705 - Network Fundamentals and Design (4) • CS 2550 - Database Design and Application Development (4) • CS 2650 - Computer Architecture/Organization (4) Support Courses Required (24-27 credit hours) • ENGL 2010 EN - Intermediate College Writing (3) prerequisite is ENGL 1010 Introductory College Writing (3) or equivalent • PHYS 2210 PS - Physics for Scientists and Engineers I (5) • COMM 2110 HU - Interpersonal & Small Group Communication (3) • MGMT 2400 - Project Management (3) • MATH 1210 - Calculus I (4) • MATH 1040 QL - Introduction to Statistics (3) or • MATH 3410 - Probability and Statistics I (3) • PHYS 2300 - Scientific Computing for Physical Systems (3) In addition Computer Literacy as defined in this catalog is also required for the AAS degree • NTM 1501 TA - Word Processing Competency Exam (.5) • NTM 1502 TB - Operating Systems and Digital Presentations Competency Exams (.5) • NTM 1503 TC - Spreadsheets Competency Exam (.5) • NTM 1504 TD - Information Literacy Competency Exam (.5) or equivalent Game Development Institutional Certificate A student may apply for a certificate of competency in Game Development provided he or she has fulfilled the following requirements: 1. Concurrent or previous completion of a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science from the WSU College of Applied Science and Technology or any other accredited institution. 2. Completion of the following required courses with a grade of C or better. (15-16 credit hours): • CS 3610 - Introduction to Game Industry (4) • CS 4640 - Game Development I (4) • CS 4650 - Game Development II (4) • MATH 2250 - Linear Algebra and Differential Equations (4) or • MATH 2270 - Elementary Linear Algebra (3) Computer Science (BS) Program Prerequisite: Completion or equivalent of a Weber State AAS degree in Computer Science and acceptance into the baccalaureate degree program. Minor: Required for the Customized Option. 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: A minimum of 126 credit hours is required for graduation. The actual number of credit hours required for graduation with the customized option Weber State University 2012-2013 Catalog