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.

Required Courses

Lower division (18 units)

CSCI 103L Introduction to Programming Units: 3
CSCI 104L Data Structures and Object Oriented Design Units: 4
CSCI 109 Introduction to Computing Units: 3
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 351 Programming and Multimedia on the World Wide Web Units: 3
CSCI 445L Introduction to Robotics Units: 4
CSCI 360L Introduction to Artificial Intelligence Units: 4
CSCI 477a Design and Construction of Large Software Systems Units: 2
CSCI 477b Design and Construction of Large Software Systems Units: 2
CSCI 485 File and Database Management Units: 4
CSCI 499 Special Topics Units: 2, 3, 4

Computer Science Minor

Required Courses

Electives

Total units: 30