Computer Programming Minor

(18 credits)

The minor in computer programming is open to all students who are interested in learning how to unleash the technology behind their personal computer. The minor provides students with the opportunity to acquire basic skills in computer programming methodology and to learn about the advantages that specific programming languages have to offer in solving various types of problems.

Many of the courses required for minors may also fulfill or partially fulfill a General Education category. For more information, see the General Education Requirements section. Some courses required for minors may also satisfy courses required for majors. Students pursuing a minor should notify and consult with the appropriate department chair and complete the appropriate paperwork with the Registrar’s Office so that it can be noted on the transcript.

Required courses (12 credits):

CISC 105 - Introduction to Computer Concepts Credits: 3
CISC 115 - Microcomputer Applications Credits: 3
CISC 165 - Programming in BASIC Credits: 3
CISC 175 - Introduction to Computer Science with C++ and Java Credits: 3

Select one of the following mathematics courses (3 credits):

MATH 131 - Introduction to Calculus with Applications Credits: 3
MATH 140 - Calculus I Credits: 3
MATH 235 - Discrete Mathematics I Credits: 3
MATH 310 - Linear Algebra Credits: 3

Select one of the following courses ( 3 credits):

CISC 215 - COBOL and File Processing Credits: 3
CISC 275 - Data Structures Using C++ Credits: 3
CISC 280 - Object-Oriented Programming with Java Credits: 3

Academic Catalog

Computer Programming Minor

Required courses (12 credits):

Select one of the following mathematics courses (3 credits):

Select one of the following courses ( 3 credits):