Computer Programming Minor

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The minor in computer programming focuses on the practical programming skills necessary to solve problems in a variety of domains including on desktops, laptops, mobile devices, the Web, the cloud and for video games. Upon completion of the minor, students will have strong experience with the application of programming languages in several different contexts.

Students with a declared major in computer science, computer science and computer engineering, computer science (games), or computer science and business administration are not eligible for this minor. Students with a declared minor in computer science are likewise not eligible.

Requirements for completion (two core courses plus 12 units of electives)

Minimum units: 17

Core Courses (5 units)

ITP 165 Introduction to C++ Programming Units: 2 ^*
ITP 365 Managing Data in C++ Units: 3

Elective Courses (12 Units)

ITP 341 App Development for Phones and Tablets Units: 3
ITP 342 Mobile Application Development Units: 3
ITP 368 Programming Graphical User Interfaces Units: 3
ITP 380 Video Game Programming Units: 4
ITP 404 Modern Technologies of Web Development Units: 3 ^**
ITP 435 Professional C++ Units: 3
ITP 439 Compiler Development Units: 3

Note:

^*ITP 109 or ITP 115 can be substituted for ITP 165 , though ITP 165 is recommended.

^**ITP 404 has additional prerequisites outside the minor, though these prerequisites can be waived for students in the minor (subject to faculty approval).