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Computer Science Minor
If you want the benefits of understanding programming, developing, and problem-solving to bolster whatever field you pursue for your major, consider a minor in computer science from Dordt.
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Program Overview
A minor in computer science can be the perfect complement to nearly any major. Every modern company (and industry) uses technology to achieve its goals. A computer science minor combined with a major in business, economics, engineering, or several other majors will give you a multi-faceted approach to solving problems and give you technical expertise that helps you stand out from other candidates in your field.
What You'll Learn
Dordt’s computer science program helps you develop skills for how to configure, manage, and program computers to assist in human flourishing. Not only will you gain foundational computer knowledge, but you’ll select areas of specialization to help you develop in the ways you want to learn. And you’ll do all of that while learning from a faculty that challenges you to think about what it means to be a disciple of Christ within the realm of computer science.
What You Can Do With A Computer Science Minor
With a computer science degree from Dordt, it’s not an exaggeration to say that your future opportunities are truly endless. Those who are proficient in computer science are constantly inventing, building solutions, and dreaming of developments that can change the world. What you learn at Dordt will help you to succeed as a programmer, software administrator, systems analyst, or one of dozens of other jobs. From business programmers to data scientists, we’re equipping men and women to lead the future of digital technology.
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Career Preparation
Dordt University's 2023 Career Outcome Rate was 99.4%! “This data point tells us that Dordt graduates are prepared for the careers of their choosing,” said Amy Westra, director of Career Development. “A Dordt education provides students with industry-relevant courses and connections that make a difference.”
To earn a computer science minor, students will need to complete three core computer science courses, one statistics course, six credits from computer science 120, or above and three credits from mathematics 148 or above. These courses will introduce students the basic principles of how computers work and how to program them.
- Programming I: An introduction to computer programming. Basic notions of abstraction, elementary composition principles, the fundamental data structures, and object-oriented programming technique are introduced. Topics include variables, control structures, arrays, and input/output.
- Introduction to Data Communications: A study of the concepts, issues, and technology involved in the transmission of data. Topics include network configurations, communications protocols, data coding schemes, and transmission hardware.
- Computer Systems: An introduction to the organization and inner workings of a modern digital computer and its components. Topics include introductory digital logic and circuits, CPU components, memory systems, input/output, storage systems, and introductory operating systems concepts. Students gain experience in working on computers in the laboratory component of this course. Three lectures and one laboratory period of two hours per week. Strong algebra skills required.
- Introductory Statistics: An introductory course in statistical techniques and methods and their application to a variety of fields. Topics include data analysis, design of experiments, and statistical inference including confidence intervals and hypothesis testing. Exposure to statistical software and a substantive student project are also part of this course.
- Accelerated Introductory Statistics: This course covers the same content and learning objectives as Statistics 131 but in half the time. This course, along with Statistics 202 and Statistics 203, also serves as preparation for Actuarial Exam SRM. Additionally this course, along with Statistics 202, Statistics 203, Statistics 220 and Statistics 352, serves as preparation for Actuarial Exam MAS I.
- Six credits from computer science 120 or above
- Three credits from mathematics 148 or above
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