Requirements for a Major or Minor in Business: Computer Science


Computer Science
(no new majors as of fall 2011)
The computer science department provides learning experiences that prepare students to achieve the following outcomes:
• demonstrate mastery of fundamental skills basic to computer science
• apply effectively the systems life-cycle process of analysis, design, implementation and testing when solving real-world problems
• communicate effectively with others either inside or outside the discipline, both orally and in writing
• work effectively as part of a team on various software projects
• be a lifelong learner who pursues continued professional development by seeking out knowledge and experiences beyond the classroom
• recognize the ethical and social implications of computer use, including a commitment to the ACM/IEEE Code of Ethics

Minor in Computer Science
The requirements for a minor in computer science are 24 credits:
• CSC 125 – Introduction to Computer Science, 4 credits
• CSC 225 – Fundamental Structures, 4 credits
• 12 additional computer science credits, excluding CSC 104 – Software Applications. Eight of these 12 must be numbered 300 or above.
• MATH 207 – Discrete Mathematics, 4 credits

West Central Minnesota Small Business Development Center

Staff
Cathy Lindquist, executive director
Jaimee Meyer, associate director
Amanda Nygaard, program coordinator
Matthew Magness, business advisor
Skip Carpenter, business advisor (part time)

The SBDC provides free information, confidential counseling and one-on-one support to start, build and grow business within the west central region of Minnesota. Offutt School of Business student teams participate with the SBDC in consulting projects with local businesses. The center is located at Riverside Center, Suite 123, 1307 4th St. S., Moorhead, and at five satellite locations across the region: Alexandria, Detroit Lakes, Fergus Falls, Morris and Perham.