Program Information

(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.

To view a minor program sequence to assist with course planning, click here.

Contact Information

For more information about the Computer Programming minor, contact Dr. James O’Brien, chairperson of the Mathematics/Physics/Computer Science Department, at (413) 748-3754.

Required courses (12 credits):

• CISC 105 - Introduction to Computer Concepts Credits: 3
• CISC 115 - Microcomputer Applications Credits: 3
• CISC 165 - Visual Programming Concepts Credits: 3
• CISC 175 - Introduction to Computer Science with C++ 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 275 - Data Structures Using C++ Credits: 3
• CISC 280 - Object-Oriented Programming with Java Credits: 3