Computer Science
The purpose of the Computer Science Minor is to provide the student with an
opportunity to gain knowledge of the computer and skill in applying its technol-
ogy to his/her major field of study. The minor can be coordinated with virtually
any academic discipline.
A minimum of eighteen (18) semester hours of courses in Computer Science is
required:
A. CSCI130
Principles of Programming I (3) and
CSCI131
Principles of Programming II (3) or
CSCI220
Programming in COBOL I (3)
B. Three (3) semester hours from the following:
CSCI131
Principles of Programming II (if not taken in part A
above) (3)
CSCI207
Programming in Visual Basic (3)
CSCI220
Programming in COBOL I (if not taken in part A
above) (3)
CSCI221
Assembly Language (3)
CSCI280
Principles of System Operation and Administration (3)
C. Nine (9) semester hours from the following:
CSCI221
Assembly Language (if not taken in part B above) (3)
CSCI270
Artificial Intelligence (3)
any 300, 400 or 500 level Computer Science courses*
TOTAL
18 sem. hrs.
* Some 300-level Computer Science courses require MATH270. You must
choose courses in parts A and B above which allow you to satisfy all prerequi-
sites for all upper level Computer Science courses that you take.
Criminal Justice
The purpose of the Criminal Justice minor program is to allow students to follow
a planned program of coursework in addition to their own major. This minor
requires 24 semester hours. This program is self-advised. It is structured to enable
students to follow the program with limited advice. The student's transcript will
show the minor program at the time of graduation.
Curriculum:
Required Courses
24 sem. hrs.
POLI201
American Government (3)
SOC100
Principles of Sociology (3)
CRIM200
Introduction to Criminal Justice (3)
CRIM230
Introduction to Policing (3)
CRIM270
Introduction to Corrections (3)
POLI365
Prosecution and the Courts (3)
SOC532
Criminology (3)
CRIM500
Seminar in Criminal Justice (3)
TOTAL
24 sem. hrs.
Critical Thinking
Prerequisites:
None
Curriculum:
A. Required Courses
9 sem. hrs.
PHIL121
Critical Thinking (3)
PHIL221
Beginning Logic (3)
COMM416 Persuasion and Propaganda (3)
B. Electives
9 sem. hrs.
Three courses to be selected from:
PHIL320
Logic (3)
PHIL324
Investigations of Claims of the Paranormal (3)
POLI322
Public Opinion and Propaganda (3)
PSYC300
Learning Theory and Application (3)
PSYC390
Social Psychology (3)
COMM515 Criticism of Mass Media Communication (3)
PHYS103
Physics I (4) or
CHEM120
Elementary Chemistry (3) or
CHEM140
General Chemistry (4)
TOTAL
18 sem. hrs.
Drawing
Prerequisites:
Art Major
Curriculum:
21 sem. hrs.
ART101
Design 2-D (3)
ART106
Drawing I (3)
ART107
Drawing II (3)
ARHI121
Art of the 19th Century (3) or
ARHI130
Art of the 18th Century (3)
ART210
Intermediate Drawing (6)
ART310
Advanced Drawing (3)
TOTAL
21 sem. hrs.
Earth Sciences
Prerequisites:
GEOS101 Dynamic Earth is prerequisite to GEOS112 Principles of Earth
History. GEOS110 is prerequisite to most oceanography courses.
Meteorology I is prerequisite to additional meteorology courses. Some
advanced geology and astronomy courses require additional prerequisites.
Curriculum:
A. Required Courses
15 sem. hrs.
GEOS101
Dynamic Earth (3) or
GEOS104
Intro to Earth Environments (3)
GEOS112
Principles of Earth History (3)
GEOS110
Intro to Oceanography (3)
GEOS209
Meteorology I (3)
Any astronomy courses offered by the Department of Physics and
Technology.
B. One additional course in geology, meteorology, oceanography (GEOS
or MSCI number) or astronomy is required. (GEOS109 Atmospheric
and Space Science may not be taken to fulfill this requirement.)
3 sem. hrs.
TOTAL
18 sem. hrs.
Economics
Prerequisites:
None
Curriculum:
A. Required Courses
9 sem. hrs.
ECON200
Principles of Economics: Macro (3)
ECON220
Principles of Economics: Micro (3)
QUAN200
Quantitative Business Analysis (3)
B. Electives
12 sem. hrs.
Any ECON (Prefix) courses at the 300 level or higher may be used to
complete the minor.
TOTAL
21 sem. hrs.
English
The minor in English is an abbreviated version of the B.A. degree program in
English. Within its 21 required hours, the student will sample English, American
and comparative literature, and elect at least two upper division English courses.
In addition, each student will complete at least one upper division writing course
and a language course.
Prerequisites:
ENGL101 College Writing Skills or ENGL103 College Writing Skills
Advanced and ENGL102 Specialized Writing and Research Skills or
ENGL104 Specialized Writing and Research Skills Advanced.
Curriculum:
A. Required Courses
15 sem. hrs.
ENGL201
American Literature Survey I (1620-1924) (3) or
ENGL202 American Literature Survey II (1914-
Present) (3)
ENGL211
Traditional Grammar (3)
ENGL241
English Literature from Chaucer to Milton (3) or
ENGL242 English Literature from Swift to the
Moderns (3)
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