Description:

Computer Science is the study of information and computation: of algorithms, data and computing systems which accept, store, transform and present data in ways that contribute to knowledge and the well-being of society.

The Computer Science minor teaches the basic principles and theory used in developing computational solutions to problems including a study of data structures, algorithms, and programming languages and their use in translating solutions into software systems.

Students completing the minor will have sufficient grounding the computing discipline to construct computational solutions in the scientific domains, and have a basis for further studies in the computing discipline.

Learning Goals:

Students who complete the Computer Science minor will have:

1. Gained an understanding of the basic principles and theory used in developing computational solutions to problems. These include the ability to use formal notations and the use of the principle of abstraction.
2. Gained the ability to apply a range of skills to analyze problems and construct a reliable computational solution. This includes the identification of requirements, separation of concerns, and testing.
3. Gained an understanding of the connections between computing and other disciplines, and recognize computational ideas embedded in other contexts.
4. Worked in both independent and collaborative ways with others; relate professional and disciplinary information and ideas to diverse audiences in effective and appropriate ways; but at the same time be responsible for individual work and aware of plagiarism issues.

Relevant Degrees

• Bachelor of Science (BSC)
• Bachelor of Science (Advanced) (Honours) (ASCAD)