Computer Science

ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE DEGREE (AAS)

» Grade Requirements: A grade of "C" or better must be earned in all required CS and support courses (a grade of "C-" is not acceptable). In addition, an overall GPA for of 2.70 or higher must be attained for these required courses.
 
» Credit Hour Requirements: This degree requires 64 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.

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 as Associate of Applied Science in Computer Science. There are no special admission or application requirements for this program, with the exception of a mandatory placement exam. If a student passes the placement test with a score of 73% or better then the student may enter the program beginning with the first course of CS SI1400. If the score of 73% is not achieved then the student must take the CS 1030 Foundations of Computer Science course as a prerequisite to begin course work for the program. The student will have 2 attempts to achieve the 73% score. The last score received will be the score used to determine placement.

General Education

Refer to the AAS General Education Requirements (core and breadth). COMM HU2110, ENGL EN2010 and MATH QL1080 are required. In addition to the AAS General Education Requirements and the College General Education Requirements, students must take one additional general education course which can be a Creative Arts or Humanities, a Life Science, a Physical Science, or a Social Science course. Computer Literacy as defined in this catalog is also required for the AAS degree.

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 SI1022 (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 SI1400 (4) (If they already have the CS SI1400 (4) course they may receive CS SI1023(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 SI1400 (4) (If they already have the CS SI1400 (4) course they may receive CS SI1023(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 SI1400 (4) and CS SI1023 (4) (If they already have the CS SI1400 (4) course they may receive CS SI1023 (4) and CS SI1022(4)).

Course Requirements for AAS Degree

Computer Science Courses Required (32 credit hours)

Support Courses Required (12 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 EN1010 3 COMM HU2110 3
MATH QL1080 5 SS/DV Gen Ed 3
CS SI1400 4 CS SI1410 4
Computer Literacy Exams 2 ENGL EN2010 3
    CS SI2650 4
Total Hours 14 Total Hours 17
 

Sophomore Fall

Sophomore Spring
LS Gen Ed 3 CS 2450 4
MGMT 2400 3 CS 2350 4
CS 2550 4 CS SI2420 4
MATH 1630 4 SS or LS or CA/HU or PS Gen Ed 3
CS 2705 4 CS 2899 0
Total Hours 18 Total Hours 15

 

Weber State University 2008-2009 Catalog