BAS AC Curriculum, Emphasis Areas & Courses

Applied Computing

Offered on main campus and online, the College of Information Science's Bachelor of Arts and Science Applied Computing (BAS AC) prepares you with the skills, insight and experience to launch an exciting career where creativity meets digital communication.

120

Units to Complete Degree, Includes:
42 Upper-Division, 42 Major Coursework and 18 Minor or Dual Degree

2

Ways to Study:
On Campus or Online


Program Goals & Learning Outcomes

Program goals (or student competencies) and learning outcomes for the BAS AC are designed to allow students to identify and approach problems computationally, use and design computer-based systems, and prepare for continued professional development.

  • Identify and approach problems computationally
  • Use and design computer-based systems
  • Prepare for continued professional development.

Earning your Bachelor of Applied Science in Applied Computing will build core skills, including:

  • Agile methodology
  • Application development
  • Code review
  • Computer science
  • Data analysis
  • Debugging
  • Information systems
  • Language programming
  • Markup languages
  • Object-Oriented Programming
  • Operating systems
  • Scalability
  • Scripting
  • Security operations development
  • Software engineering
  • Systems engineering

Sample Four-Year Plan

120 units are required for graduation. A minor with a minimum of 18 units, or a double major, is required.

In addition to the required foundation, general education and minor or double major courses, BAS AC students must also meet the following requirements to complete the degree: 9 units of Introductory Courses for Major; 18 units of Major Core Courses; 3 units of Research Methods and Data Analysis; 6 units of Major Electives; and 3 units of Engagement Learning Requirement: ESOC 480: Digital Engagement.

  • View or download BAS AC overview and sample four-year plan in PDF format.
  • Transfer students, map your transfer coursework for the BAS AC here.

Click to view sample courses by year:

Year 1 | Fall

ENGL 101: First-Year Composition3 units
Major Course3 units
UNIV 101: Introduction to the General Education Experience1 unit
General Education3 units
Major Course3 units
TOTAL13 units

Year 1 | Spring

ENGL 102: First-Year Composition

3 units

Major Course

3 units

General Education

3 units

MATH (based on placement)

3 units

General Education

3 units

TOTAL

15 units

Year 2 | Fall

Major Course 

3 units

General Education

3 units

General Education

3 units

First-Semester Language

4 units

Additional Elective Course

3 units

 

16 units

Year 2 | Spring

Major Course 

3 units

Major Course

3 units

Major Course

3 units

General Education

3 units

Second-Semester Language

4 units

TOTAL

16 units

Year 3 | Fall

UNIV 301: General Education Portfolio

1 unit

General Education

3 units

Major Course

3 units

Major Course

3 units

Additional Elective Course

3 units

General Education

3 units

TOTAL

16 units

Year 3 | Spring

Major Course

3 units

Major Course

3 units

Major Course

3 units

Additional Elective Course

3 units

Additional Elective Course

3 units

TOTAL

15 units

Year 4 | Fall

Major Course

3 units

Major Course

3 units

Additional Elective Course

3 units

Additional Elective Course

3 units

Additional Elective Course

3 units

TOTAL

15 units

Year 4 | Spring

Major Course

3 units

Major Course

3 units

Additional Elective Course

3 units

Additional Elective Course

3 units

Additional Elective Course

3 units

TOTAL

12 units

This is a sample plan and is subject to change based on catalog year, placement tests, AP/CLEP credit, transfer work, minor requirements, summer school, etc. The official degree requirements may be found in the University General Catalog and all University of Arizona students should refer to the Academic Advising Report for specific graduation requirements.


Curriculum & Courses

Bachelor's in Applied Computing students take a mix of Foundations, General Education, Core and Electives courses, subject to change based on catalog year, placement tests, AP/CLEP credit, transfer work, minor requirements, summer school, etc.

View or download fillable BAS in Applied Computing degree checklist by emphasis area:

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Ready to lead and innovate in the world of information technology?

Learn more about the Bachelor of Applied Science in Applied Computing by contacting us at infosci-ugrad@arizona.edu, or review the admissions process and begin your application now.

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