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