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Minor: Computer and Information Science
(CIS)
Computer Science is a vast source of intellectual challenges, from understanding the fundamental mathematics of computational complexity to designing the next generation of Internet Protocols to organizing vast stores of genomics data. The Department of Computer and Information Science (CIS) is committed to a rewarding educational experience for undergraduate students. The Minor in Computer and Information Science (CIS) introduces the theories and techniques of computer science and develops programming skills that are applicable to the student's major. It is a strong complement to a major in any of the sciences and in related fields such as multimedia arts. TOP FIVE
REASONS TO STUDY Computer and Information Science
- Build usable, useful computational systems & tools.
- Participate in a thriving intellectual & professional community.
- Develop skills to solve complex problems.
- Prepare yourself for valuable work in almost any type of industry.
- Gain experience & expertise in a highly marketable field.
COURSES YOU MAY NEED
- Complete the following sequences concurrently: CIS 210-212 & MATH 231-232
- CIS 313
- Choose at least two additional upper-division CIS courses
MINOR CREDITS
Required 24 credits
Electives 8 credits
Total 32 credits
WHERE CAN I GO?
- Software development
- Software/hardware manufacturing
- Information technology
- Educational institutions
- Business, government, and nongovernmental entities (e.g., support)
WHAT WILL I LEARN?
- Programming
- Project management
- Software development
- Systems maintenance and support
- Computer security
MAJORS COMMONLY
COMBINED WITH:
- Mathematics
- Biology
- Physics
- Spatial Data Science