CSCIn - Computer Science Minor
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Minor effective prior to 2011
Computer science is centered around the practice of problem solving using technology. Rooted in the natural sciences and mathematics, it relates to many aspects of the social sciences (e.g., social network analysis, human-computer interaction, etc.), the arts (e.g., interaction design) and the humanities (e.g., media studies).
Drew’s computer science program is designed to stimulate critical thinking, problem solving, and creativity, together with effective communication skills that prepare students for academic and professional achievement. Computer science students at Drew learn by doing. In many courses, students and instructors explore core computing topics through projects, often for real customers. To date, these projects have resulted in many completed software applications installed and in use at our partner sites. Other opportunities for real-world learning include a variety of internships and collaborative research projects with our faculty and other students.
Free Form Requisites
Requirements for the Minor (24 credits)
I. Core (8 credits)
Complete the following two:
course - Introduction to Computer Science in JavaScript OR course - Introduction to Computer Science in Python OR course - Statistical Computing in R
course - Object Oriented Programming in Java
II. Electives (16 credits, with at least 4 credits at the upper-level)
Complete 16 credits (4 classes); regularly offered CSCI courses are listed below; courses from MATH, STAT, and DATA, as well as internship credit, may also count, depending on relevance, with departmental approval.
course - Data Structures
course - Web Application Development
course - Principles of Cybersecurity
course - Computer Systems & Architecture
course - Intermediate Topics in Computer Science
course - Independent Study in Computer Science
course - Quantum Computing
course - Databases & Information Management
course - Functional Programming
course - Software Engineering
course - Mobile Application Development
course - Computer Networks & Security
course - Secure Code Analysis
course - Cryptography
course - Operating Systems
course - Algorithm Analysis and Computability
course - Advanced Topics in Computer Science
course - Computer Science Capstone