University of Portland Bulletin 2017-2018

Computer Science Minor

A minor in computer science is available for those students who may want to add this option to their major program of study. In the 21st century, computer science knowledge can help individuals succeed in nearly any profession. The Computer Science minor prepares students for careers in which an understanding of computing is important.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Program in different languages
  • Design, develop, and test software as part of a team
  • Examine a program’s efficiency
  • Design abstractions to organize data and programs
  • Use computing tools such as development environments, compilers, debuggers, and Unix


Degree Requirements

Requirements for the minor are listed below:

Prerequistes: CS 203 and CS 273

 

CS 301Object-Oriented Design

3

CS 305Data Structures

3

CS 371Object-Oriented Design Laboratory

1

CS 376UNIX Tools Laboratory

1

Upper division computer science courses

6

Total Credit Hours:14

Total Credit Hours: 18