Academic Catalog

2023-2024

Minor Computer Science Minor

Requirements

Students may minor in computer science by taking the following courses:

Select one of the following:4
Introduction to Programming with Java
or
Introduction to Programming with Python
CS 251Programming with Java4
CS 252Introduction to Unix for Programmers1
CS 361Data Structures and Algorithms3
or CS 330 Object-Oriented Design and Programming
Select two CS Electives at the 400-level or from the following:6
Internet Concepts
Object-Oriented Design and Programming
Principles of Programming Languages
Data Structures and Algorithms
Introduction to Software Engineering
Introduction to Discrete Structures
Introduction to Theoretical Computer Science
Total Credit Hours18

A grade of C or better is required in each course. Students must have a minimum overall cumulative grade point average of 2.00 in all courses specified as a requirement for the minor exclusive of prerequisite courses and complete a minimum of six hours in upper-level courses in the minor through courses offered by Old Dominion University.

The curriculum for the Bachelor of Science in Engineering Technology with a major in electrical engineering technology and specialized coursework in computer engineering technology and the Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering contain a built-in minor in computer science.