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Department of Computer Science and Mathematics<br />
MINOR IN COMPUTER SCIENCE<br />
EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES<br />
The objectives of the minor in computer science<br />
are to:<br />
1. Provide graduates with computing skills to<br />
be better prepared for the job market;<br />
2. Provide graduates with basic knowledge of the<br />
computing field, related principles, and tools.<br />
LEARNING OUTCOMES<br />
Students who successfully complete the Minor in<br />
Computer Science shall:<br />
1. Develop the ability to analyze a problem,<br />
identify, define, and verify the computing<br />
requirements appropriate to its solution;<br />
2. Develop the ability to use current<br />
techniques, skills, and tools necessary for<br />
computing practices;<br />
3. Develop programming skills using modern<br />
languages;<br />
4. Apply their computational and mathematical<br />
knowledge in order to solve computational<br />
problems.<br />
CURRICULUM REQUIREMENTS<br />
The Computer Science minor consists of five<br />
Computer Science courses, and one Mathematics<br />
course that are directly related to computing. The<br />
courses include 9 core credits, and 9 credits of<br />
elective courses that can be chosen from a list of<br />
courses. A cumulative GPA of 2.0 is required for<br />
the 18 required credits in order to earn a minor in<br />
Computer Science.<br />
I. Core Courses (9 credits)<br />
CSC 243<br />
Introduction to Object Oriented<br />
Programming<br />
CSC 245 Objects and Data Abstractions<br />
MTH 207 Discrete Structures I<br />
II. Elective Courses (9 credits)<br />
CSC310 Algorithms and Data Structure<br />
CSC320 Computer Organization<br />
CSC326 Operating Systems<br />
CSC375 Database Management Systems<br />
CSC430 Computer Networks<br />
CSC490 Software Engineering<br />
Any approved Computer Science elective at the<br />
400 level or above.<br />
MINOR IN MATHEMATICS<br />
EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES<br />
The objective of the mathematics minor is to<br />
provide students with a strong background in the<br />
skills of logic, reasoning, and critical thinking.<br />
More precisely the objectives aim to:<br />
1. Cover basic topics of a major in mathematics<br />
and supplements the students with elective<br />
courses from various mathematical fields.<br />
2. Provide courses designed for students<br />
who plan to pursue a graduate degree<br />
in Mathematics or in Education with an<br />
emphasis in Mathematics.<br />
LEARNING OUTCOMES<br />
Students who successfully complete the<br />
Mathematics minor will be able to:<br />
1. Exhibit an understanding of the nature of<br />
mathematics<br />
2. Reason with abstract concepts<br />
3. Follow complex mathematical arguments and<br />
develop their own mathematical arguments.<br />
The following courses totalling 21 credits are<br />
recommended for the Minor in Mathematics. The<br />
Minor can be taken by students from any major.<br />
I. Mathematical Core Requirements<br />
(12 credits)<br />
MTH201 Calculus III 3<br />
MTH207 Discrete Structures I 3<br />
MTH 301 Linear Algebra 3<br />
MTH 311 Abstract Algebra 3<br />
or<br />
MTH 401 Real Analysis 1 3<br />
II. Mathematics Electives (9 credits)<br />
Students ought to complete successfully at least<br />
one course from each of the following two lists<br />
of courses:<br />
List 1:<br />
MTH 302 Geometry 3<br />
MTH 308 Number Theory 3<br />
MTH 403 Introduction to Topology 3<br />
MTH 303 Numerical Methods 3<br />
MTH 305 Probability and Statistics 3<br />
MTH 311 Abstract Algebra 3<br />
ACADEMIC CATALOG [ 2011-2012 ] SCHOOL OF ARTS AND SCIENCES<br />
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