Computer Science Minor

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The computer science minor introduces the concepts, tools and techniques that are involved in the programming of computers. The minor prepares students to achieve mastery in several current programming languages. In addition, the student will learn about creating effective user interfaces and how to build applications that are available on the Internet.

Admission to the minor requires a B grade or higher in CSCI 102L , CSCI 103L and CSCI 109 . Students who meet these criteria may contact the Computer Science department to request admission to the minor.

Preparatory Programming Requirement

CSCI 102 is a preparatory requirement but the units for this course do not count toward the minor. Students with programming experience may request to take a placement exam to waive this requirement.

CSCI 102L Fundamentals of Computation Units: 2

Required Courses

Lower division (18 units)

CSCI 103L Introduction to Programming Units: 4
CSCI 104L Data Structures and Object Oriented Design Units: 4
CSCI 109 Introduction to Computer Science Units: 2
CSCI 170 Discrete Methods in Computer Science Units: 4
CSCI 201L Principles of Software Development Units: 4 or
CSCI 270 Introduction to Algorithms and Theory of Computing Units: 4

Electives

12 units selected from the following courses:

CSCI 310 Software Engineering Units: 4
CSCI 350 Introduction to Operating Systems Units: 4
CSCI 353 Introduction to Internetworking Units: 4
CSCI 356 Introduction to Computer Systems Units: 4
CSCI 360 Introduction to Artificial Intelligence Units: 4
CSCI 401 Capstone: Design and Construction of Large Software Systems Units: 4
CSCI 404 Capstone: Creating Your High-Tech Startup Units: 4
CSCI 420 Computer Graphics Units: 4
CSCI 430 Introduction to Computer and Network Security Units: 4
CSCI 445L Introduction to Robotics Units: 4
CSCI 476 Cryptography: Secure Communication and Computation Units: 4
CSCI 485 File and Database Management Units: 4
CSCI 490x Directed Research Units: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
CSCI 499 Special Topics Units: 2, 3, 4

Total units: 30

Note:

Students interested in a progressive or traditional master’s degree in Computer Science must take CSCI 201L , CSCI 270 , CSCI 356 and CSCI 350 as preparation.
Students with interests in business applications should consider CSCI 310 , CSCI 401 or CSCI 485 .
Students with interest in AI/Robotics should consider CSCI 360 , CSCI 420 or CSCI 445L .
Students with interest in networking and security should consider CSCI 353 , CSCI 430 or CSCI 476 .
Additional elective options may be available with adviser approval.