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Computer Science > Major/Minor Requirements

Major/Minor Requirements

Department of Computer Science

From the 2011-12 Millsaps College Catalog

Requirements for majors: Students may complete a major in computer science or a major in computer science with a concentration in computer information systems. The computer science major is intended to prepare students for graduate studies or technical careers in computing, while the concentration in computer information systems prepares students for careers that involve the applications of computing. All students pursuing either major must take 11 courses (44 semester hours), including Computer Science I (CSCI 1010), Computer Science II (CSCI 1020), Computer Organization and Machine Programming (CSCI 2100), Data Structures and Algorithms (CSCI 2300), and both semesters of Seminar (CSCI 4902 and CSCI 4912). In addition, students must take courses specific to their major as described below.

Major in Computer Science:

One of Computer Graphics (CSCI 3410), Computer Architecture (CSCI 3110), or Theory and Design of Operating Systems (CSCI 3300); two computer science courses numbered 3000 or higher; two additional computer science or mathematics courses numbered 3000 or higher; and Introduction to Advanced Mathematics (MATH 2310).

Major in Computer Science with a Concentration in Computer Information Systems:

Systems Analysis and Design (CSCI 3210); Elementary Statistics (MATH 1150); two computer science courses numbered 3000 or higher; and two additional courses from the following list: any computer science or mathematics course numbered 3000 or higher, Principles of Financial Accounting (ACCT 2000), Introduction to Management (MGMT 3000), and Operations Management (QMGT 3000).
Only grades of C- or higher will be accepted for any computer science course required for the selected major. All requirements for the selected major not taken at Millsaps must be approved in advance by the department chair.

Requirements for minor: Students may elect a minor in computer science with Computer Science I (CSCI 1010), Computer Science II (CSCI 1020), and at least two computer science courses numbered 2000 or higher. Only grades of C- or higher will be accepted for any computer science course required for the minor.