Overview
Having a Minor in Computer Science (CS) can enhance your employment opportunities. Offered by the Department of Computer and Information Sciences, the CS minor's coursework consists of three programming courses, one introductory theory course and one CS elective course. Prior to starting the CS minor's courses, students must take (or place out of) precalculus and an introductory programming course. Many of our CS minors come from related fields, such as Engineering, Information Science and Technology, and Math. Students on both Main Campus and Temple University Japan Campus may declare this minor.
Campus Location: Main and Japan
Undergraduate Contact Information
Main Campus
Jamie Payton, Chair
Science, Education and Research Center, Room 304
215-204-8450
Gene Kwatny, Vice Chair
Science, Education and Research Center, Room 304
215-204-8450
Sally Kyvernitis, Faculty Advisor
Science, Education and Research Center, Room 330
215-204-2030
sallyk@temple.edu
Temple Japan Campus
Hani Karam, PhD, Computer Science Coordinator
hkaram@tuj.temple.edu
Minor Requirements
Students desiring a minor in Computer Science are required to satisfy the following:1
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Select one of the following: 2 | 4 | |
| Introduction to Problem Solving and Programming in Python | ||
or CIS 1951 | Honors Introduction to Problem Solving and Programming in Python | |
| Computer Programming in C | ||
| CIS 1068 | Program Design and Abstraction | 4 |
| or CIS 1968 | Honors Program Design and Abstraction | |
| CIS 1166 | Mathematical Concepts in Computing I | 4 |
| or CIS 1966 | Honors Mathematical Concepts in Computing I | |
| CIS 2107 | Computer Systems and Low-Level Programming | 4 |
| CIS 2168 | Data Structures | 4 |
| Select one of the following: 3 | 3-4 | |
| Computational Probability and Statistics | ||
| Independent Research I | ||
| Mathematical Concepts in Computing II | ||
| Introduction to Artificial Intelligence | ||
| Introduction to Systems Programming and Operating Systems | ||
| Automata, Computability, and Languages | ||
| Computer Architecture | ||
| Computer Graphics and Image Processing | ||
| Web Application Programming | ||
| Wireless Networks and Security | ||
| Software Security | ||
| Introduction to iOS Application Development | ||
| Introduction to Mobile Application Development | ||
| User Experience Design | ||
| Introduction to Digital Forensics | ||
| Principles of Data Science | ||
| Computer Networks and Communications | ||
| Principles of Database Systems | ||
| Seminar on Topics in Computer Science | ||
| Seminar on Topics in Computer Science | ||
| Total Credit Hours | 23-24 | |
- 1
All of the listed CIS courses have Math course prerequisites of MATH 1022 Precalculus or higher.
- 2
Students may earn placement credit for this introductory programming course requirement. Please see the Computer Science faculty advisor for more information.
- 3
Some of the listed electives have prerequisites in addition to the core requirements.
Although the Computer Science minor can be completed in three semesters, it is best to allocate at least four semesters.
Residency Requirements: At least 3 courses required for the minor must be completed at Temple.