Minors in Computer Science

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The Computer Science Department offers three minors:

Computer Science: a standard 19-credit minor consisting of most Computer Science core courses.
Information Technology: contains the basic concepts of Computer Science with less focus on programming — not to be taken by Computer Science majors.
Web Technology: this is a multidisciplinary minor focusing on world-wide-web concepts and development — can be taken by Computer Science majors.

To enroll in a minor program, a student must submit a completed and signed Application for Minor (Undergraduate Studies) form to the Office of the Registrar. An interested student is encouraged to consult the Online Information page.

Computer Science Minor

The Computer Science Minor consists of 19 credits from the following six required courses:

CSC 141^† — Computer Science I
CSC 142^† — Computer Science II
MAT 151^† — Introduction to Discrete Mathematics (3)
MAT 161^† — Calculus I (4)
CSC 240^† — Computer Science III
CSC 241^† — Data Structures

In addition, at least one 300 level CSC classroom course is strongly recommended. A student must earn a minimum grade of C- in each course and a minimum overall GPA of 2.0 for all courses taken for the minor.

For more information refer to the Computer Science Minor guidance sheet or consult with Professor Fabrey(jfabrey@wcupa.edu).

Information Technology Minor

This minor is intended for non Computer Science majors only. It introduces students to the fundamentals of programming, computer security, web technology, database systems and networking. These six core courses must be completed:

CSC 115 — Introduction to Computer Programming
CSW 131 — Introduction to Web Design
CST 221 — Database Systems
CST 235 — Networking and System Administration
CSC 301 — Introduction to Computer Security
CSW 315 — Advanced Web Programming

A student must earn a minimum grade of C- in each course and a minimum overall GPA of 2.0 for all courses taken in the minor.

Web Technology Minor

The purpose of the Web Technology minor is to provide students with an introduction to Web technology so that they can participate in the web-based sectors in the economy. The minor is multi-disciplinary. The Department of Computer Science administrates the minor. The core courses are taught by the Computer Science, Art, and Communications Studies departments, while many of the electives are provided by these and other departments including English, Geology and Astronomy, History, Professional and Secondary Education. Students in the minor must complete four core courses.

ART 111 — Basic Design
ART 113 — Digital Design I (prerequisite: ART 111)
COM 201 — Fundamentals of Communication Technology
CSW 131 — Introduction to Web Design

In addition, students in the minor must complete two electives, chosen from the following list of electives. At least one of these electives must be a project capstone course. The project capstone courses are indicated by "(capstone)" in the following list:

ART 210 — Typography
ART 211 — Graphic Design I
ART 212 — Graphic Design II
ART 213 — Typography II
COM 222 — Successful Web site Publishing (capstone)
COM 292 — Effects of Computer-Mediated Communication (capstone)
CSW 315 — Advanced Web Programming (capstone)
EDM 300 — Introduction to Instructional Communication
ENG 320 — Writing and Computers
ESS 435 — Remote Sensing and Digital Technology (capstone)
HIS 390 — Historical Controversy on the World Wide Web (capstone)
HIS 480 — Computer Applications in History (capstone)

Alternatively, a supervised independent project course in a participating department may be taken as a WTA elective to satisfy the capstone project requirement.

A student must earn a minimum grade of C- in each course and a minimum overall GPA of 2.0 for all courses taken for the minor.

For more information refer to the Web Tech Minor guidance sheet or consult with the departmental chairperson Professor Fabrey (jfabrey@wcupa.edu).