Computer Science Minor

(Effective Fall 2016)

To apply for a CS minor, students must have completed with a ‘C’ grade or better both CS 18000 and a Math class as follows:

• CS 18000   (or receive a 5 on the AP Computer Science test, or receive a 4 on the AP Computer Science test and pass the CS 18000 test-out exam)  and
• For the Fall 2016 semester, one of the following courses 
  • MA 16100  or MA 16500  or (MA 22300  and MA 22400 )
  • or, prior to the Fall 2016 semeser,  MA 16300, or MA 16700, or (MA 22100 and MA 22200), or MA 16021
  • or establish credit for Calculus I through AP credit, Transfer Credit, or credit by exam.

Application process

1. Complete the CS Minor Application with your advisor.

2. Submit complete and signed application to the administrative assistant in the CS Undergraduate Advising Office (LWSN 1123) between 8:00 am - 12:00 pm, or 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday, or to an advisor during their posted non-major walk-in hours. If the application is approved, a minor in Computer Science will be granted upon completion of the following requirements:

• Five (5) CS courses from the list below.  AP credit can be used for the minor application as described above, but will not count toward the five required CS courses.

• All courses’ pre-requisites must be met in order to enroll in CS courses. Click the link for each course to see the required pre-requisites.

• All courses must be taken at the Purdue West Lafayette campus.

• A minimum grade of ‘C’ in all CS courses used towards the minor is required.  (A ‘C-’ is not accepted.)

• Enrollment in all CS courses is subject to space availability. CS Minors are expected to take CS courses during off-peak sessions.  Students are responsible for maintaining an up-to-date minor plan of study, for knowing registration timelines, and for requesting space through the correct process.   Computer Science majors are given priority in registering for CS classes.

• CS Minors may take a total of five (5) CS major courses and no more.