Computer and Information Sciences Minor

This minor can be declared through the Department of Computer and Information Sciences .

The Computer and Information Sciences Minor provides cadets with the fundamentals of computer science and information technology that can enhance or supplement any major with computing skills to analyze and process information.

This minor may increase employment opportunities by enabling the effective use of computing in a career.

The minor in Computer and Information Sciences requires 19 semester hours with a minimum GPA of 2.0.

Student Learning Objectives: As a result of successfully completing this minor, cadets will be able to understand and apply the fundamentals of computer and informational sciences towards solving problems in disciplines such as business, science, economics, engineering, and others.

A minor in Computer and Information Sciences cannot be taken by Computer Science majors.

Required Courses: 13 Credits

CIS 101 - Introduction to Computer Science Credit Hours: 3
or CIS 131 - Introduction to Information Systems Credit Hours: 3
CIS 111 - Programming I Credit Hours: 3 *
CIS 111L - Laboratory for Programming I Credit Hours: 1*
CIS 222 - Database Management Systems Credit Hours: 3
CIS 331 - Human Computer Interaction and Usability Analysis Credit Hours: 3

Computer Science Minor Electives: 6 Credits

Choose 6 credits from any CIS Courses.

Notes:

* CIS 111 and CIS 111L can be substituted with an equivalent introductory programming course. If substituted by a 3-credit course, the total credit hours for the minor is 18.