Computing Minor

Computing Minor Program Information

Department of Computing
PO Box 70711
Phone: (423) 439-5328
Fax: (423) 439-7119
Web address: www.etsu.edu/cbat/computing/

Grade Requirement Policy

For satisfactory progression in the major or minor, the student must attain:

1. An overall GPA of 2.5 or better; and
2. A GPA of 2.5 or better in all computing courses; and
3. A grade of B- or better in CSCI 1250  and CSCI 1260 .
4. A grade of “C-” or better in all other major requirements. This includes both common core and concentration-specific courses and all courses from other departments that satisfy major requirements.
5. A minimum grade of “C” in ENGL 1010  and ENGL 1020 .

All computing majors or minors may attempt CSCI courses a maximum of three times. An attempt is defined as registering for and remaining in a class until the last day to drop the course without a ‘W’ grade as specified in the Academic Calendar. (Earning a grade in the class, including W or WF, counts as an attempt.)

If a student, following a third attempt to take a given course, fails to earn a grade that meets the Department’s standard for minimal performance in that course as specified in the Catalog, the student will be barred from further opportunity to enroll in that class. If this class is integral to that student’s current program of study, the student will be required to change his/her program of study. Depending on the course, this may disqualify the student from continuing in a minor; in one or more concentrations; or in the major.

A student may file an appeal with the Chair of the Department of Computing requesting a fourth attempt to take a course. Such an appeal can only be made once by a student concerning any and all CSCI courses.

All concentrations must complete 124 credits, including the ETSU General Education Requirements, the common computing core, and the concentration-specific courses.

CISC majors must pass the proficiency exam or complete CSCI 1100 - Using Information Technology  prior to accumulating 30 credits.

Computing Minor: 23 credits

A minor is a secondary area of study outside of the major program of study with a structured curriculum composed of at least 18 credits of which at least 9 credits must be at the 3000-level or above.

Required Courses: 11 credits

• CSCI 1250 - Introduction to Computer Science I (4 credits)
• CSCI 1260 - Introduction to Computer Science II (4 credits)
• CSCI 1900 - Math for Computer Science (3 credits)

Guided Elective: 3 credits

 Any CSCI course excluding CSCI 1100 , CSCI 1101, CSCI 1102, CSCI 1105, CSCI 1200 , Cooperative Education courses or Internship courses.

Guided Upper Division Electives: 9 credits

Any 3000- or 4000-level CSCI set of courses excluding Cooperative Education courses or Internship courses.