2012 - 2013

• 1. Introduction
• 2. Degree Programs
  • 2.1. Computer Science Major
  • 2.2. Computer Engineering Degree
  • 2.3. Computer Science Minor
  • 2.4. Information Technology Minor
  • 2.5. Information Technology Infrastructure Degree
• 3. Application to Major
• 4. CSci Undergraduate D/D Plus Policy
• 5. Upper Division Track
• 6. Suggested 4 Year Plan
• 7. CS Requirements
• 8. Course Descriptions
• 9. Honors Program
• 10. Advising and APAS Reports
• 11. Closed Classes/First Day Policies
• 12. Academic Integrity
• 13. Disability Services
• 14. Academic Help and Survival Tips
• 15. Laboratory Policy
• 16. Student Opportunities
• 17. Graduation and Beyond
• 18. CSci Undergraduate Frequently Asked Questions
• 19. Contact Information
• 20. Appendix

2.3. Computer Science Minor

A Computer Science minor is available to all undergraduate students through the CLA. A minor consists of 5 three- or four-credit approved Computer Science courses. The notion of approved courses is clarified as follows. Four of these courses should be from the set of required courses for a Computer Science major. The fifth should be a 4xxx/5xxx CSci course other than CSci 4921 and 5996 with the proviso that if the course is one of CSci 4950, 4970W, 5991 or 5994, then prior explicit approval must be obtained from a Computer Science Advisor in order to be able to count it towards the minor.

Further conditions govern the granting of a CS&E minor. First, all five approved courses must be taken A-F, with only courses with a grade of C- or better counting towards the minor. Second, at least three courses must be taken at the University of Minnesota. Third, courses from another department are not acceptable, even if they are or seem to be equivalent to a Computer Science course. Please note also that if an equivalent course has already been taken then the corresponding CSci course should not be taken; e.g., if a student has taken EE 2361, then CSci 2021 will not be accepted for the minor since those two courses cover similar material.

Please be sure to check that the courses you are proposing for the minor are in the "approved courses" list as defined above. Note in particular that CSci 1001, 1103, 1107, 1109, 1113, 1121, 3003 and 3921W, as well as any other service courses are not in this list.

To sign up for the minor, students should meet with a Computer Science Advisor in 4-196B Keller Hall to discuss courses and fill out a minor form.