Collegeof InformationandMathematical Sciences
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Minor Program inComputer Science
The objective of the minor is to more fully prepare students with strong
mathematics backgrounds for careers where a deeper understanding of
Computer Science would provide a benefit beyond the normal coursework in
their major. Computing is integral to all disciplines. A foundation in object
oriented programming is provided along with an in-depth understanding of the
major computingdisciplines anddata structures. The computer sciencediscipline
augments the following essential student outcomes: critical thinking, reasoning,
analysis and problem solving, and communication. Students will integrate and
apply computing skillswithin their chosenmajor. All courseworkmust bepassed
with a ‘C’ or better. Courses taken to satisfy areas A through E may not be
counted as coursework toward the computer scienceminor.
COMPUTERSCIENCEMINORPROGRAMREQUIREMENTS
RequiredLower-DivisionCourses
.......................................................
9hours
CSCI 1301Computer Science I........................................................ 3 hours
CSCI 1302Computer Science II....................................................... 3 hours
CSCI 2302DataStructures.............................................................. 3 hours
ElectiveUpper-DivisionCourses
.........................................................
9hours
Students are required to complete9 hours of upper-divisionCSCI courses. CSCI
4800 can count for amaximumof 3hours.
Total ProgramRequirements
.............................................................
18hours
Dual-DegreeEngineeringProgram
Through an agreement between Clayton State University and Georgia
Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech), students who wish to study engineering
may begin their undergraduate program at Clayton State University and later
transfer toGeorgia Institute of Technology through theDual DegreeEngineering
Program.
Students who attend Clayton State University under the Dual Degree
Engineering Program will complete a specified three-year curriculum in either
computer scienceormathematics at ClaytonStateand thenattendGeorgiaTech
for approximately two years. After completion of theprogramof study at Georgia
Tech, the student will receive either a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
or Bachelor of Science in Mathematics from Clayton State University and a
Bachelor’s degree in the student’s chosen engineering discipline from Georgia
Tech.
The Dual Degree Program requirements for Computer Science+Engineering at
ClaytonState include:
General EducationRequirements (AreasA-E)........................................42 hours
Major Requirements (AreaF).................................................................18 hours
Required Lower-Level Courses (AreaA1) ...........................................9-12hours
RequiredUpper-Division........................................................................21 hours
GuidedElectives .................................................................................... 8 hours
Total SemesterHours..................................................................98-101hours
