Computer Science Minor

Computer science is a rapidly growing field as technology advances in every facet of our lives. A minor in computer science provides graduates basic knowledge and skills in the field of computer science and programming that can be a great addition to almost any major. Knowledge in computer programming and website development is beneficial in a variety of industries and organizations. Many organizations require this basic knowledge as a prerequisite for hiring.

Students seeking a minor in computer science will complete Computer Science I and Computer Science II as well as additional elective courses in the field. These courses provide the knowledge and skills required to analyze problems, design and develop software systems and how to use different tools and techniques in order to evaluate computer programs.

Campus Availability

Dahlonega Campus

Number of Credit Hours

18 Credit Hours

Around 6 Courses

Courses You Could Take

CSCI 1301 - Computer Science I

This course will cultivate critical thinking skills by presenting computer science as problem solving discipline with emphasis in: fundamentals of computer science, algorithm development, coding, debugging and documentation of programs. The course will also include hands-on activities through assigned programming work.

Hours:
4

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CSCI 3300 - Software Engineering

This course covers the fundamentals of software engineering principles to support software requirements, design, coding, and testing. The course will include a capstone project providing students the opportunity to practice the different phases of software development.

Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: CSCI 3200 or CSCI 3410 with a grade of C or higher

Hours:
3

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CSCI 3350 - Computer Forensics

Topics include file types (text, image, compressed, encrypted), operating systems basics, discovery of digital evidence, computer forensic tools, network basics, network tracing, network log files, network sniffing/trapping, legal issues, case studies, and computer forensics procedures.

Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: CSCI 1301 or CIS 3000 with a grade of C or higher

Hours:
3

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