Computer Science


Computers are the future.  By learning to use a computer, students are securing their tomorrows.  Good computer skills will build self-confidence and increase students’ marketability and competence in their chosen fields.  Computers also allow users to work fast and efficiently with data and information in a way that no other devices do. 

The minor requires the completion of 18 credits (six courses) in computer courses offered by the Department of Mathematics and Computer Science.  Two courses are required for all minors.  Four additional courses must be selected in a particular specialization including Networking, Office Systems, Security and Computing Systems. 

Required                                             Subtotal: 6 credits

Mathematics 271 Introduction to Computing and Programming
Mathematics 272 Object-Oriented Programming

 

Specializations                                    Subtotal: 12 credits

Select four from one category

Networking

Mathematics 277 Computers for Administrative Decision Making
Mathematics 279 Data Communications and the Internet
Mathematics 375 Operating Systems
Mathematics 379 Computer Networking

Office Systems

Mathematics 260 Data Processing
Mathematics 277 Computers for Administrative Decision Making
Mathematics 278 Software Applications for Office Management
Mathematics 279 Data Communications and the Internet

Security

Mathematics 270 Security of Computers and Their Data
Mathematics 279 Data Communications and the Internet
Mathematics 400 Quantitative Problems in Criminal Justice
Mathematics 470 Database Systems in Criminal Justice

Computing Systems

Mathematics 374 Programming Languages
Mathematics 375 Operating Systems
Mathematics 377 Computer Algorithms
Mathematics 400 Quantitative Problems in Criminal Justice

                                                             Total: 18 credits