About the Program
Computer science blends scientific and engineering principles, theoretical analysis, and actual computing experience to provide undergraduate students with a solid foundation in the discipline. Emphasis is on computing activities of both practical and intellectual interest, and on theoretical studies of efficient algorithms and the limits of computation.
What will you learn?
The computer science minor will prepare you to accept and fulfill responsibilities across a broad spectrum of activities, including:
- The practice of computer science
- Academic careers in computer science
- Other areas in which a preparation in computer science will support significant contributions to the field, including finance, medicine and law
- Service to the community at large
Considering adding CS as a minor?
- The CS minor consists of five courses and is an excellent addition to any major both within and outside the College of Connected Computing
- Begin your minor request process by submitting the Kuali form and attaching the required information through our template linked here. If you have any additional questions, please contact Dr. Aniruddha Gokhale at a.gokhale@vanderbilt.edu and copy computersciencedus@vanderbilt.edu.
- As a minor, you will be assigned an advisor (Dr. Aniruddha Gokhale). Your first major advisor will maintain your academic hold. Feel free to contact your CS minor advisor with any questions concerning CS courses. This can be done by email or in person.
- Change/add of major forms will not be signed or approved by the CS department during the two weeks prior to the first day of fall and spring registration. This is to allow enough time for YES to register the change so that you are eligible for reserved seats. If you apply during registration your form will be processed as soon as registration is over.