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Minor in Computer Science

The Department of Computer and Information Sciences at IU South Bend offers graduate and undergraduate degrees, minors and certificates in Computer Science. The practical side of computing can be seen in virtually all disciplines. Nearly everyone is a computer user. 

The Minor in Computer Science provides a solid foundation to computer science and computer programming; it will allow students to understand how computer programs work and to develop software solutions to real-world problems. It will also allow students who are majoring in other fields such as psychology, philosophy, criminal justice, biology, physics, chemistry, actuarial science, new media, business, health sciences, sociology, anthropology, etc. to gain understanding of the computing that takes place in these fields, and also allow them to develop software systems to solve domain specific problems.

Students take courses in structured programming, object-oriented programming, and data structures. Students are exposed to operating systems and two additional subfields through the required electives.

The Minor in Computer Science will also allow students to continue their education beyond the minor with a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science or Bachelor of Science degree in Informatics.

Students should contact the department office (info@cs.iu.edu or (574) 520-5385) before their first semester to schedule a meeting with a computer science advisor to develop a plan for their academic course of study.

Academic Advising

Your academic advisor is a critical partner in fostering your success at IU South Bend and beyond. Your advisor will help you explore academic majors and careers, plan your degree, choose classes, learn about internships and study abroad, and much more. To see who is assigned as your advisor, visit your Student Online Advising Record in one.iu.edu. For more information about advising at IU South Bend, visit the website for the Undergraduate Advising Center.

Final responsibility for meeting degree requirements rests with the student.

Questions about advising? Email sbadvise@iu.edu or call (574) 520-4550.

Requirements (21 cr.)

All courses are 3 credit hours, unless otherwise noted. A grade of C– or higher in each course is required. Additional prerequisites may be required. At least 12 of the 21 credit hours must be taken at IU South Bend.

• CSCI-C 101 Computer Programming I (4 cr.)
  Test out is available
• CSCI-C 151 Multiuser Operating Systems 
  Test out is available
• CSCI-C 201 Computer Programming II (4 cr.)
• CSCI-C 243 Introduction to Data Structures (4 cr.)
• Two additional computer science courses (6 cr.) at or above the level of CSCI-C 243 Introduction to Data Structures