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Show College of Applied Science & Technology 89 • 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. 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 CS1022 (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 Courses Required (40 credit hours) CS 1030 TE - Foundations of Computer Science Credits: (4) CS 1400 - Fundamentals of Programming Credits: (4) CS 1410 - Object-Oriented Programming Credits: (4) CS 2130 - Computational Structures Credits: (4) CS 2350 - Web Development Credits: (4) CS 2420 - Introduction to Data Structures and Algorithms Credits: (4) CS 2450 - Software Engineering I Credits: (4) CS 2705 - Network Fundamentals and Design Credits: (4) CS 2550 - Introduction to Database Design and SQL Credits: (4) CS 2810 - Computer Architecture/ Organization Credits: (4) CS 2899 - Associate Degree Assessment Credits: (o) Support Courses Required (18-21 credit hours) • ENGL 2010 EN - Intermediate College Writing Credits: (3) prerequisite is ENGL 1010 Introductory College Writing (3) or equivalent • PHYS 2210 PS - Physics for Scientists and Engineers I Credits: (5) • COMM 2110 HU - Interpersonal and Small Group Communication Credits: (3) • MATH 1210 - Calculus I Credits: (4) • MATH 1040 QL - Introduction to Statistics Credits: (3) or • MATH 3410 - Probability and Statistics I Credits: (3) In addition Computer Literacy as defined in this catalog is also required for the AAS degree • NTM 1501TA - Document Creation Competency Exam Credits: (.5) • NTM 1502 TB - Content, Internet Identity, and Device Management Competency Exam Credits: (.5) • NTM 1503 TC - Data Manipulation, Visualization, and Presentation Competency Exam Credits: (.5) • NTM 1504 TD - Information Literacy Competency Exam Credits: (.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. (These courses may also be slotted as electives for degree requirements). (15 credit hours): • CS 1010 CA - Introduction to Interactive Entertainment Credits: (3) • CS 4280 - Computer Graphics Credits: (4) • CS 4640 - Foundations of Game Development Credits: (4) • CS 4650 - Advanced Game Development Credits: (4) 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 Requ i re m ents: A grade o f" C" o r bette r must be earned in all required CS courses (a grade of "C-" is not acceptable). A grade of "C-" or better Weber State University 2015-2016 Catalog |
