Degree
Minor in Computer ScienceContact
Jonathan H. Millen, Ph.D.
Dean, College of Arts and Sciences
casdean@discountsharinghk.com
Goals
- Provide students with a strong background in the fundamentals of programming, algorithms, and discrete mathematics
- Develop in-demand technical skills that can lead to career opportunities
- Allow students to engage with internal or external collaborators and be better prepared to participate in interdisciplinary research initiatives
Curricular Requirements
A student with a major in another program may minor in Computer Science with the approval of the Academic Director. A minimum of eighteen (18) hours of approved course credit is required.
Students wishing to declare a Computer Science minor should complete a course plan in consultation with a Mathematical Sciences faculty member.
Students may earn a Minor in Computer Science by completing the following:
| Program Required Courses | Credits |
|---|---|
| DSC 225 – Programming I or MAT 225 – Computer Programming with MATLAB | 3 |
| DSC 270 – Data Structures and Algorithms | 3 |
| MAT 212 – Discrete Mathematics | 3 |
| Total Credits | 9 |
| Select Three (3) of the Following Electives | Credits |
|---|---|
| DSC 301 – Introduction to Database Design/SQL | 3 |
| DSC 325 – Programming II | 3 |
| MAT 220 – Linear Algebra | 3 |
| MAT 340 – Graph Theory with Applications | 3 |
| MAT 405 – Introduction to Numerical Analysis | 3 |
| One (1) 400-level DSC course | 3 |
| Total Credits | 9 |
| Minimum Total Required Credits | 18 |
|---|
Learning Outcomes
Students completing the Computer Science minor will:
- Apply fundamental principles and methods of Computer Science to a variety of applications
- Apply computational reasoning to a wide range of problems
- Formulate and implement algorithmic solutions to computational problems
- Analyze and compare alternative algorithms
- Manage data and implement database management systems
Transfer Credit
Courses completed at another accredited college can be transferred to this degree program. Transferred courses must be reasonably close in scope and content to the required courses offered at UNE in order to count as exact equivalents. Otherwise, they may transfer as general electives. All courses completed must be no older than five (5) years.
Other restrictions apply. See Undergraduate Admissions for more information.
Admissions
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Financial Information
TUITION AND FEES
Tuition and fees for subsequent years may vary. Other expenses include books and housing. For more information regarding tuition and fees, please consult the Financial Information section of this catalog.
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