Computer Science Minor
The Department of Computer Science offers instruction and performs research in the essential areas of computer science including software, Web and Internet computing, networking, hardware systems, operating systems, compilers, parallel and distributed computing, theory of computing, and computer graphics.
The computer science minor program is currently only available to students who have applied for and been admitted to the computer science program. Please see the program website for more information about the application process.
Requirements
In addition to the program requirements listed below, students must:
- take at least nine hours of their minor "core" requirements at UNC–Chapel Hill
- earn a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.000 in the minor core requirements. Some programs may require higher standards for minor or specific courses.
For more information, please consult the degree requirements section of the catalog.
A student may minor in computer science by completing five courses within these restrictions:
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Core Requirements | ||
| COMP 210 | Data Structures and Analysis | 3 |
| COMP 211 | Systems Fundamentals | 3 |
| COMP 301 | Foundations of Programming | 3 |
| Two courses from the following options: | 6 | |
| Computer Organization | ||
| Total Hours | 15 | |
Alternatives to these requirements must be approved by the director of undergraduate studies.
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Department of Computer Science
Brooks Computer Science Building, 201 S. Columbia Street, CB# 3175
(919) 590-6000
