Computer Science, Minor

The Computer Science Minor provides you with an opportunity to explore your particular interests in the development of software applications, computer networking, and data science. After taking introductory classes in computer science, you will focus on one area to acquire depth and expertise to prepare you for further study or a career.

You can tailor your minor curriculum so that it can be integrated with many other major programs at CSUMB. You will be able to find many applications for the skills you acquire in this minor, to any major including Science, Math, Business, Music, and a host of others.

Required Courses

Please note: Twelve of the units taken to complete a minor (6 of which are upper division) may not be used in fulfillment of other minors, concentrations, or major requirements.

Complete all of the following courses:
CST 231 - Problm-Solving/Programng Units: 4
CST 238 - Introduction to Data Structures Units: 4
Complete two of the following courses:
CST 311 - Introduction to Computer Networks Units: 4
CST 312 - Network Security Units: 4
CST 325 - Graphics Programming Units: 4
CST 326 - Game Development Units: 4
CST 334 - Operating Systems Units: 4
CST 336 - Internet Programming Units: 4
CST 338 - Software Design Units: 4
CST 363 - Introduction to Database Systems Units: 4
CST 383 - Introduction to Data Science Units: 4
CST 412 - Network Administration Units: 4
CST 438 - Software Engineering Units: 4
CST 463 - Advanced Machine Learning Units: 4

Learning Outcomes

LO 1: Programming & Problem Solving

Graduates should be able to apply knowledge of programming and computational thinking to solve problems.

LO 2: Specialized CS Knowledge

Applied specialized knowledge and practices from one or more computer science disciplines to address complex real-world challenges.