Computer Science Minor

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The Computer Science Minor program is designed to meet the growing demand for professionals with computing knowledge and skills. This program provides the training needed to apply computer science knowledge, techniques and tools to produce computing-based solutions. Students who have completed a minimum of 24 semester hours with a minimum GPA of 2.5 may elect to declare the minor. The declaration or change of a minor must be completed in the Office of the Registrar. Students should have taken MATH 131 with a grade of C- or better, and have taken COMP 180 or MATH 123 or ECEN 227 .

The Computer Science Minor requires six 3-credit courses: four required course and 2 elective courses.

Required Courses:

COMP 163 - Introduction to Computer Programming (formerly GEEN 163) 3 Credit(s)
COMP 167 - Computer Program Design (formerly GEEN 165) 3 Credit(s)
COMP 280 - Data Structures 3 Credit(s)
COMP 285 - Design and Analysis of Computer Algorithms 3 Credit(s)

Two Elective Courses

chosen from the 200, 300, or 400 level 3-credit hour computer science courses, and

MATH 360 - Numerical Analysis (formerly MATH 460) 3 Credit(s)
MATH 365 - Introduction to Data Science 3 Credit(s)
CST 340 - Introduction to Mainframe Operations 3 Credit(s)