Computer Science (COMS) - Minor

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26 S.H.

2.0 GPA required.

The Computer Science minor is designed to provide students with a solid understanding of computer science. Students will gain knowledge and skills to apply computer programming techniques to their major field of study. The courses included in the Computer Science minor are the introductory programming sequence for CS majors along with mathematics and upper-level computer science major elective courses.

Required Courses (11 S.H.)

CS 101 - Exploring Creative Computing (3 S.H.) OR
CS 130 - Problem Solving with Computers (3 S.H.)
CS 234 - Algorithms and Problem-Solving I (4 S.H.)
CS 250 - Algorithms and Problem-Solving II (4 S.H.)

Note:

Students who are prepared for calculus and take CS 234 - Algorithms and Problem-Solving I as their first computer science course may choose to take a 300- or 400- level CS course in place of the CS 130 - Problem Solving with Computers / CS 101 - Exploring Creative Computing course requirement.

Electives (15 S.H.)

Choose 15 S.H.:

CS 275 - Mathematical Foundations of Algorithms (4 S.H.) *
Computer Science 300/400-level courses

Choose one:

MATH 140 - Applied Calculus (3 S.H.)
MATH 212 - Calculus I (4 S.H.)

Note:

*Math majors may substitute △ MATH 327 - Foundations of Mathematics for CS 275 - Mathematical Foundations of Algorithms .
Only 3 S.H. of CS 491 - Practicum in Computer Science may be used for elective credit.

Course(s) Unique to Minor

WSU policy requires a minor contain at least one course that is unique to the minor and not used in the major or additional requirements.

Legend

◎ = Oral Intensive

◆ = Math/Critical Analysis Intensive

△ = Writing Intensive

✽ = Physical Development and Wellness Graduation Requirement