Program Overview
Applied Computing: Network Operations Emphasis
Overview
The Applied Computing: Network Operations Emphasis program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive education in computer-based systems, computational thinking, and network operations. The program aims to equip students with the skills and knowledge necessary to approach problems computationally, use and design computer-based systems, and prepare for continued professional development.
Program Details
- Degree: Bachelor of Applied Science
- College: College of Applied Science and Technology
- Pre-major Required: No
- Additional Admissions Requirements: This program qualifies for AAS to BAS 75/45 Block Transfer or can be completed as a 2+2 in partnership with community colleges. Please see the CAST website for more information.
Coursework Location(s)
- Main/Tucson
- Online - Arizona Online
- Pima Community College East
- Sierra Vista
Areas of Interest
- Computer & Information Science
- Engineering & Technology
- Interdisciplinary Studies
- Mathematics, Statistics & Data Science
Sample Plans
4-Year Sample Plan
- First Year
- 1st Semester
- Introduction to the General Education Experience (Entry Course)
- ENGL 101
- Gen Ed: Exploring Perspectives
- General Elective
- General Elective
- 2nd Semester
- ENGL 102
- Gen Ed: Exploring Perspectives
- Gen Ed: Exploring Perspectives
- General Elective
- Foundation Math
- 1st Semester
- Second Year
- 3rd Semester
- 1st Semester Second Language
- Gen Ed: Exploring Perspectives
- Gen Ed: Building Connections
- ISTA 130: Computational Thinking & Doing
- General Elective
- 4th Semester
- 2nd Semester Second Language
- Gen Ed: Building Connections
- Gen Ed: Building Connections
- CYBV 301: Fundamentals of Cyber Security
- General Elective
- 3rd Semester
- Third Year
- 5th Semester
- APCV 302: Statistics in the Information Age
- APCV 320: Computational Thinking and Doing
- ENGV 306: Advanced Composition
- CYBV 329: Cyber Ethics
- General Elective
- General Education Portfolio (Exit Course)
- 6th Semester
- APCV 310: Introduction to Computation
- CYBV 326: Introductory Methods of Network Analysis
- NETV 371: Network Security Principles
- General Elective
- General Elective
- 5th Semester
- Fourth Year
- 7th Semester
- NETV 370: Intro to Network Design and Architecture
- NETV 379: Cloud Computing
- General Elective
- General Elective
- NETV 374: Routing: Theories & Applications
- 8th Semester
- APCV 498: Senior Capstone
- NETV 375: Advanced Routing & WAN Technologies
- General Elective
- NETV 479: Advanced Cloud Computing
- General Elective
- 7th Semester
Map Transfer Coursework
- Enter your coursework from Arizona universities or community colleges to see how they can map to this major.
- Connect with The University of Arizona Academic Advisors to validate how your coursework will transfer.
Pathways
- See the pathway agreement in place between Arizona in-state community colleges and The University of Arizona.
- To see a pathway, select an Arizona college:
- Arizona Western College
- Central Arizona College
- Chandler-Gilbert Community College
- Cochise College
- Coconino Community College
- Diné College
- Eastern Arizona College
- Estrella Mountain Community College
- Gateway Community College
- Glendale Community College
- Mesa Community College
- Mohave Community College
- Northland Pioneer College
- Paradise Valley Community College
- Phoenix College
- Pima Community College
- Rio Salado College
- Scottsdale Community College
- South Mountain Community College
- Tohono O'odham Community College
- Yavapai College
About the Transfer Mapping Categories
- Maps to One Requirement: A transfer course with this designation matches a UAZ course that maps to one requirement for this major.
- Can Map in Multiple Ways: A transfer course with this designation matches a UAZ course that maps to more than one requirement for this major.
- Ask an Advisor: A transfer course with this designation matches a UAZ course that has not yet been mapped to a requirement for this major, or it means that the transfer course was input incorrectly.
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