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The minor in Computer Science is designed to teach students basic computer science techniques. The curriculum teaches the essential tools and algorithms used in computer science.

Accreditation

For information regarding accreditation at UNLV, please head over to Academic Program Accreditations.

Learning Outcomes

  • Analyze problems and identify the computing and/or mathematical techniques appropriate for their solution.
  • Apply design and development principles in the construction of software systems.
  • Use current tools or techniques to implement and evaluate programs or computer-based systems.

Career Possibilities

The Minor in Computer Science is intended for those pursuing other undergraduate degree programs who feel that pursuing Computer Science will help to complement their other studies. Regardless of the discipline, undergraduates find a knowledge of Computer Science to be helpful in today's world. The CS Minor is not a "computer literacy" program; all the courses are the same as taken by Computer Science majors. Completing these requirements provides a strong foundation in computer science.

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Computer Science Minor

The minor in Computer Science is designed to teach students basic computer science techniques. The curriculum teaches the essential tools and algorithms used in computer science.

Please see the UNLV Howard R. Hughes College of Engineering web page at www.unlv.edu/engineering for information about department programs, faculty and facilities.  Degree worksheets are available at www.unlv.edu/degree/minor-computer-science

Learning Objectives

  • Analyze problems and identify the computing and/or mathematical techniques appropriate for their solution.
  • Apply design and development principles in the construction of software systems.
  • Use current tools or techniques to implement and evaluate programs or computer-based systems.

Advising

Please see advising information at the UNLV Howard R. Hughes College of Engineering Student Advising Center.

Accreditation

For information regarding accreditation at UNLV, please head over to Academic Program Accreditations.

University Graduation Requirements

To obtain this minor, you must be a degree seeking undergraduate student pursuing an approved UNLV bachelor's degree. Please see 

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Computer Science Minor - Total Credits: 27

Required Courses - Credits: 18

Elective Courses - Credits: 9

Complete nine additional credits of electives selected from CS courses numbered 300 or higher.

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Department of Computer Science

The Department of Computer Science is nationally and internationally recognized for research in theoretical and experimental computer science. We are especially known in areas such as real-time algorithms, information retrieval, document analysis, parallel computing, language design, software engineering, computer science education, graphics, computational geometry, networking, information customization, cybermedia, and internet security.

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Howard R. Hughes College of Engineering

The College of Engineering provides students a well-rounded foundation in several engineering disciplines for a successful career in engineering and computer science. Through the hands-on, experiential education experience we offer, students are enabled to achieve excellence in their respective fields.

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