Program Description
The Bachelor of Science degree in Software Engineering (SE) is designed to emphasize learning the practical elements of producing reliable software in a professional setting. Building on the core foundations of computer science, this degree instructs students in the tools, techniques, and practices used to produce robust software in a variety of settings and to solve a broad range of problems.
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.
Course List Code | Title | Hours |
| 3-7 |
| 3-5 |
| 3-6 |
| 3-10 |
| 3-5 |
| 0-1 |
| 3 |
| 3 |
| 3 |
| 3-5 |
Course List Code | Title | Hours |
CS 1400 | Fundamentals of Programming | 3 |
CS 1410 | Object Oriented Programming | 3 |
CS 2420 | Introduction to Algorithms and Data Structures | 3 |
CS 2810 | Computer Organization and Architecture | 3 |
CS 3005 | Programming in C++ | 3 |
CS 3150 | Computer Networks | 3 |
CS 3310 | Discrete Mathematics | 3 |
CS 3510 | Algorithms | 3 |
CS 4307 | Database Systems | 3 |
or IT 2300 | Database Design & Management |
IT 1100 | Introduction to Unix/Linux | 3 |
SE 1400 | Web Design Fundamentals (ALCS) | 3 |
SE 2450 | Introduction to Software Engineering | 3 |
SE 3010 | Mobile Application Development for Android | 3 |
or SE 3020 | Mobile Application Development for iOS |
SE 3100 | Software Practices | 3 |
SE 3150 | Software quality | 3 |
SE 3200 | Web Application Development I | 3 |
SE 3400 | Human-Computer Interaction | 3 |
SE 4200 | Web Application Development II | 3 |
SE 4600 | Senior Project | 3 |
ENGL 2100 | Technical Writing (ALCS) | 3 |
MATH 1100 | Business Calculus (MA) | 3 |
or MATH 1210 | Calculus I (MA) |
MATH 2050 | Applied Statistics with Programming | 3 |
1 | 6 |
| Operating Systems | |
| Distributed Systems | |
| Programming Languages | |
| Computational Theory | |
| Graphics Programming | |
| Artificial Intelligence | |
| Machine Learning | |
| Compilers | |
| Undergraduate Research (up to 6 credits) | |
| Special Topics in Computer Science | |
| Competitive Programming | |
| Computer Science Seminar (up to 4 credits) | |
| Design Thinking | |
| Information Security | |
| Systems Design and Administration | |
| System Automation | |
| DevOps Virtualization | |
| Data Visualization and Storytelling | |
| DevOps Lifecycle Management | |
| Entrepreneurial Marketing | |
| Mobile Application Development for Android | |
| Mobile Application Development for iOS | |
| User Experience Design | |
| Tech Entrepreneurship | |
| Online Marketing and SEO (ALCS) | |
| Application Development | |
| Internship (ALPP) | |
| Special Topics in Software Engineering | |
complete all courseS from one of the following tracks:1
Course List Code | Title | Hours |
DES 2100 | Design Thinking | 3 |
SE 3500 | Tech Entrepreneurship | 3 |
SE 3550 | Online Marketing and SEO (ALCS) | 3 |
Course List Code | Title | Hours |
SE 3600 | Application Development | 3 |
SE 3010 | Mobile Application Development for Android (Must be different than course used for core requirement) | 3 |
or SE 3020 | Mobile Application Development for iOS |
SE 3450 | User Experience Design | 3 |
Course List Code | Title | Hours |
CS 4300 | Artificial Intelligence | 3 |
CS 4320 | Machine Learning | 3 |
IT 4070 | Data Visualization and Storytelling | 3 |
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, Elective Requirement, and Track Requirement course.
Software Engineering Program Learning Outcomes:
At the successful completion of this program, students will be able to:
- Plan, design, create, measure, and deliver robust software solutions that address contemporary real-world problems.
- Differentiate and evaluate modern techniques, skills, and tools necessary for professional practice.
- Weigh and apply ethical, legal, and social responsibilities in all aspects of practice.
- Construct effective solutions in teams to accomplish a common goal.
- Author effective visual, oral, and written communication for a range of audiences.