Program Information

(18 credits)

The minor in computer science is open to all students who are interested in a coherent introduction to the science of computing. The minor is designed to provide a broad spectrum of computer science from a more technical perspective.

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

Contact Information

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

Required courses (6 credits):

• CISC 175 - Introduction to Computer Science with C++ Credits: 3
• CISC 375 - Computer Architecture Credits: 3

Select three of the following courses (9 credits):

• CISC 255 - Data Communications and Distributed Processing Credits: 3
• CISC 275 - Data Structures Using C++ Credits: 3
• CISC 280 - Object-Oriented Programming with Java Credits: 3
• CISC 315 - Database Development and Management Credits: 3
• CISC 210 - Fundamentals of Operating Systems 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