Computer Science Minor
Students wishing to minor in computer science take the following six courses:
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| CISC 1100 | Structures of Computer Science (or equivalent) | 3 to 4 |
| or CISC 1400 | Discrete Structures | |
| CISC 1600 & CISC 1610 | Computer Science I and Computer Science I Lab 1 | 4 |
| CISC 2000 & CISC 2010 | Computer Science II and Computer Science II Lab | 4 |
| Electives | ||
| Select three elective courses in consultation with a department adviser 2 | ||
- 1
Students who take CISC 1600 during Fordham's Summer Session do not take CISC 1610, as the summer lecture and lab are offered in a combined format.
- 2
Courses with the subject code CISC fulfill this requirement. One CISC elective course may be numbered 2000 or above, while the remaining electives must be numbered 3000 or above. The following courses may not count toward this requirement: CISC 4001 Computers and Robots in Film, CISC 4650 Cyberspace: Issues and Ethics, and CISC 4660 Minds, Machines, and Society.
Students majoring in mathematics and computer & information sciences who minor in computer science may not apply any of the courses used for the major towards the minor. Such students complete the following, alternative requirements for the minor:
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Six CISC elective courses | ||
| Three electives numbered 2000 or above 1,2 | 9 to 12 | |
| Three electives numbered 3000 or above 2 | 12 | |
- 1
CISC 2000 Computer Science II/CISC 2010 Computer Science II Lab may not count towards this requirement.
- 2
The following courses may not count towards this requirement: CISC 4001 Computers and Robots in Film, CISC 4650 Cyberspace: Issues and Ethics, and CISC 4660 Minds, Machines, and Society.
Learning Goals
The learning goals of the computer science minor for students are to:
- Acquire proficiency in programming languages to instruct computers in performing specific tasks.
- Develop logical and computational thinking skills to analyze problems and identify appropriate computing and mathematical needs for problem-solving.
- Learn how to apply computer languages and mathematical principles in developing algorithms, tools, and software systems.
- Finally, learn how to apply fundamental computing concepts and topics that can complement students' primary studies and career paths.
Availability
The minor in computer science is available at Fordham College at Rose Hill, Fordham College at Lincoln Center, and Fordham's School of Professional and Continuing Studies at Rose Hill and Lincoln Center.