Computer Science Minor
Chair: Daniel Joyce, Ph.D.
Office Location: Mendel Science Center Rm. 161
Telephone: (610) 519-7307
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About
The Department of Computing Sciences seeks to provide outstanding education, to advance scholarship, and to engage in activities that benefit society as a whole, in accordance to the University mission. The Department aims to equip students with a solid foundation in computer science, and to prepare them for lifelong independent learning and innovative thinking in a constantly changing discipline. Its faculty members strive to maintain professional currency, and to involve students and colleagues in their research investigations. These endeavors support the University mission to transmit, pursue, and discover knowledge in an atmosphere of collegiality in the university community. Supported by a liberal arts education, the Department seeks to develop the total person, sensitive to social and ethical concerns affected by the computing discipline, and committed to addressing the needs of a diverse and interconnected modern society.
MINOR: Computer Science (20 credits)
The computer science minor consists of 6 courses from the requirements for the computer science major. The minor provides a strong foundation in computer science suitable for application to any other major field of endeavor.
Program Notes:
- Courses that fulfill minor requirements may be used to fulfill other requirements (i.e., primary major, core curriculum, minors, concentrations, or free electives).
CSC 1051 or ECE 1260 & 1261
×Select 1 option from CSC 1051 or ECE 1260 & 1261.
CSC 1052 or ECE 2160 & 2161
×Select 1 option from CSC 1051 or ECE 2160 & 2161
CSC 1300 or MAT 2600
×Select 1 class from these options.
Computer Science Electives for Minor
×Select 1 Class from the list below.
- Student can request permission from the CSC department chair to use other courses related to computing as an elective.
One Linear Algebra Course
×Select 1 class from these options.
CSC 4490 or STAT 4480
×Select 1 class from these options.
CSC 4550 or STAT 4380
×Select 1 class from these options.
CSC 4900 or ECE 3180
×Select 1 class from either CSC 4900 or ECE 3180.
Disclaimer:
The above program requirements are applicable to students entering Fall 2023 and beyond. Please consult the appropriate archived handbook available on the homepage for years prior to these requirements. In order that programs offered by Villanova University reflect current advances and additions to knowledge and upgraded professional requirements, Villanova University reserves the right to change programs and requirements without prior notice. Students generally are bound to the requirements in effect and published online for the year in which their class begins its first year of study. Special requirements may be in effect for students who have left the University and are being readmitted. Students are advised to check with the web catalog or with their college offices regarding changes that may affect them. Additional academic information may be obtained from the various college offices and the web sites listed for the particular policies, programs and services found in this catalog.