CS - Minor

Overview

The minor in Computer Science consists of six courses (18 credit hours) in Computer Science focusing on programming and problem solving.

Why should I minor in Computer Science?

Many employers and graduate schools are seeking people with skills in Computer Science. With a minor in Computer Science, you can state with confidence that you know how to program and use computers at a reasonable level of sophistication. You will also learn problem-solving skills that can be applied in many areas of life. Students have great flexibility in choosing their courses for the minor.

Requirements

Six courses (18 credit hours) in Computer Science. Three of the six courses must be at the CSIS-120 level or higher. The following are brief descriptions of common courses taken by CS minors. Note: This list is just a starting point, please refer to the catalog for a listing of all the available courses.

• CSIS-010 Introduction to Computer Applications  
  Basic introductory course; Good starting point for those interested in the minor.
• CSIS-110 Introduction to Computer Science
  First course taken by CS majors; Good starting point for those who might already have some experience with computer applications.
• CSIS-112 Database Design and Applications for Business
  Introduces the concepts and practices of database design and use from a business perspective.
• CSIS-114 Management Information Systems
  Fundamental management issues and information system principles involved in the analysis and design of management information systems.
• CSIS-120 Procedural Design and Programming
  Continuation of CSIS-110; Focuses on computer programming; Serves as the pre-requisite for CSIS-210.
• CSIS-210 Data Structures
  Focuses on advanced concepts and programming techniques that are fundamental for solving many problems; Pre-requisite for many upper-level courses.
• CSIS-330 Operating Systems
  Study of process, memory, and device management for contemporary computer systems.
• CSIS-350 Database Management
  Study of database systems, including the relational, hierarchical, and network models.

Minor in Information Systems

Overview

The minor in Information Systems consists of six courses (18 credit hours) in Computer Science focusing on computer applications, database management, and information technology.

Information Systems vs. Computer Science

While Computer Science is highly applied, Information Systems is even more applied. Information Systems requires five specific courses that focus on applications and management of technology. Information Systems focuses on how specific technolgies such as hardware, software, and telecommunications can be used to collect, create, and distribute data for organizations. While students learn the details of how to design and implement information systems, many of the courses in this program also emphasize how technology plays a role in shaping business, science, and communication.

Requirements

There are five required courses listed below 

• CSIS-010 Introduction to Computer Applications 
• CSIS-110 Introduction to Computer Science 
• CSIS-112 Database Design and Applications for Business OR
• CSIS-350 Database Management 
• CSIS-114 Management Information Systems 
• CSIS-116 Survey of Information Technology

and the sixth course can be selected from the following list 

• ACCT-470 Accounting Systems and Data Processing 
• CSIS-200 Topics in Computer Science 
• CSIS-201 Topics in Computer Science with Laboratory 
• CSIS-120 Procedural Design and Programming 
• CSIS-210 Data Structures