Minors
The Department of Computer Sciences offers two minors that are intended for non Computer Science majors only.
Computer Science Minor
The Computer Science Minor consists of 19 credits and a subset of computer science core courses.
| Course Number | Course Title | Credits | Prerequisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| CSC 141 | Computer Science I | 3 | |
| CSC 142 | Computer Science II | 3 | CSC141 |
| MAT 151 | Introduction to Discrete Mathematics | 3 | sufficient Math Placement Exam Score |
| MAT 161 | Calculus I | 4 | MAT131 or sufficient Math Placement Exam Score |
| CSC 240 | Computer Science III | 3 | CSC142 |
| CSC 241 | Data Structures and Algorithms | 3 | CSC240, MAT151, MAT161 |
A student must earn a minimum grade of C- in each course and a minimum overall GPA of 2.0 in all courses taken for the minor.
Minor in Information Technology
The Information Technology minor introduces students to the fundamentals of programming, computer security, web technology, database systems and networking. It includes the basic concepts of computer science, but with less emphasis on programming.
These six courses must be completed:
| Course Number | Course Title | Frequency Offered | Prerequisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| CSC 115 | Introduction to Computer Programming | Fall/Spring | — |
| CSW 131 | Introduction to Web Design | Fall/Spring | — |
| CST 221 | Database Systems | Fall | — |
| CST 235 | Networking and System Administration | Spring | — |
| CSC 301 | Introduction to Computer Security | Fall/Spring | 3 courses in IT minor |
| CSW 315 | Introduction to Web Programming | Spring | CSW 131, CSC 115 (or equivalent) |
A student must earn a minimum grade of C- in each course and a minimum overall GPA of 2.0 for all courses taken in the minor.