Minor in Computing & Theory

General Requirements:

• Must be in good academic standing (Student is not on academic warning or probation; is maintaining satisfactory academic progress.)
• CS 1301, CS 1315, or CS 1371 must be completed with an “A” or “B” before applying for the Minor in Computing & Theory
• CS 1331 must be completed with an “A” or “B” before applying for the Minor in Computing & Theory
• Students must have a minimum of 48 credit hours remaining (not including minor prerequisites and required coursework) in your major degree requirements, as seat availability in CS classes is limited
• Only CS courses are included in the minor
• All courses must be completed with a letter-grade of “C” or better
• 9 hours must be 3000/4000 level
• Course prerequisites are not a part of the minor; it is the student’s responsibility to account for all required prerequisites understanding that they are also subject to change
• No Special Problems or Internship coursework may be used towards any CS minor
• Computational Media, Computer Engineering (catalog year 2021-2022 and later), Computer Science, and Mathematics majors cannot minor in Computing & Theory

Required Courses:

• CS 1332 Data Structures and Algorithms, 3
• CS 2050/2051 Introduction to Discrete Math for CS, 3
• CS 3510/3511 Design and Analysis of Algorithms, 3
• CS 4510 Automata and Complexity Theory, 3
• CS 4540 Advanced Algorithms, 3

Total hours to receive minor: 15 hours

For Phase I & II registration information, please visit our Registration Information page. 

All courses are not consistently offered. See http://www.cc.gatech.edu/three-year-course-outline.

Find out more or sign up for a Minor Interest Meeting