Computer Science Minor

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Students desiring a minor in computer science must successfully complete the appropriate program described below, and must see the Chair of the Department of Mathematics and Computer Science to officially declare a minor in this field.

Computer Science minors may count Civitae Core courses satisfying minor requirements as also satisfying their respective Civitae Core requirements, up to two Pillar courses and one Perspectives course.

Courses satisfying minor requirements that are designated as Civitae Core courses subsequent to the print deadline of this Catalog will be eligible to also satisfy Civitae Core requirements, subject to the above rules.

Minor Requirements (18 credits)

CMSC 160 - Introduction to Algorithmic Design I 4 credits
CMSC 161 - Software Development Tools and Principles 1 credit
CMSC 162 - Introduction to Algorithmic Design II 4 credits

Electives:

Students must complete at least 9 additional credits of CMSC courses at the 200-level or above, of which at least 6 credits must be at the 300-level or above. CMSC 350 may not count as an elective.