Computer Science Minor
Department of Computer Science
Brooks Computer Science Building, 201 S. Columbia Street, CB# 3175
(919) 590-6000
Kevin Jeffay, Chair
Ketan Mayer-Patel, Director of Undergraduate Studies
Denise Kenney, Student Services Manager
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.
Department Programs
Majors
Minor
Graduate Programs
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 of 12 hours of C or better in the minor (some minors require more)
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.
See the program page here for special opportunities.