Minors | WashU Computer Science & Engineering

Minors | WashU Computer Science & Engineering
The Department of Computer Science and Engineering offers
three
minors.
Minor in Computer Science
Minor in Bioinformatics
Minor in Human-Computer Interaction
CS Minor Admissions
Before being admitted to the minor there must be evidence that students have enough experience to be sure the Minor will be a good fit for them. Examples of such experience include: completion of the majority of a CSE course, like 1301 or a CSE 1301 equivalent transfer course, or passing AP CS-A with a 4 or 5, or other comparable experience
and
passing the CSE Placement exam.
Minor in Computer Science
(after Aug. 1, 2024)
Note: These policies apply to anyone officially admitted to the C.S Minor after August 1, 2024.
Units Required:
15
Required, Core Courses
CSE 1301
Introduction to Computer Science
3 Units
CSE 1302
Introduction to Computer Engineering
3 Units
CSE 2407
Data Structures and Algorithms
3 Units
CSE 3302
Object-Oriented Software Development Laboratory
3 Units
Total Units
12
And one (1) elective from:
CSE 2400
or Math 3100
Logic and Discrete Mathematics
Foundations for Higher Mathematics
3 Units
3 Units
CSE 3300
Rapid Prototype Development and Creative Programming
3 Units
CSE 3601
Introduction to Systems Software
3 Units
Total Units
Additional Information
All courses used for the computer science minor must be taken for a grade, and the student must earn a C- or better. Should the student decide to go further in the field, all courses in the computer science minor can be used toward a second major in computer science or a degree in computer science or computer engineering.
Minor in Computer Science
(before Aug, 2024)
Note: These policies apply to anyone officially admitted to the C.S. Minor before August 2024 (WUAchieve will reflect these requirements)
If a student's goal is a basic foundation in computer science for application to another field, but he or she is not planning a career as a practicing computer scientist, the minor in computer science is a good choice. The minor consists of five CSE courses, including two core courses and three electives. The core courses provide an introduction to computer science concepts and problem-solving techniques. The electives offer flexibility to integrate computer science studies with a major area.
Units Required:
15
Required Courses
CSE 1301
Introduction to Computer Science
3 units
CSE 2407
Data Structures and Algorithms
3 units
Total Units
Elective Courses (9 units)
Any three CSE courses with a T, S, M, or A suffix.
(Students may also choose from CSE 1302, CSE 2400, and CSE 3407.)
9 Total Units
The
Minor in Computer Science
(before Aug, 2024)
requires 2 core courses (CSE 1301 and CSE 2407) and 3 elective courses. Approved transfer courses and proficiency credit are allowed to replace CSE 1301. Students who have approved transfer credit or proficiency credit for CSE 2407 will not be required to take it at WashU, however, some other WashU course must be designated in consultation with the CSE advisor to replace that course. For the 3 elective courses, at least 2 of the 3 courses must completed at WashU within the CSE department. Complete the following form to request review of non-CSE courses:
Elective Request
Note:
Electives with limited enrollment often prioritizes CSE Majors over Minors. Please review waitlist priorities and consult with your Minor advisor prior to registration to ensure you will be able to make sufficient progress. The following courses are beneficial for Minors, offered regularly, and usually able to accommodate all interested students: CSE 1302, CSE 2400, Math 3100, CSE 3302, CSE 3300, CSE 3601.
Additional Information
All courses used for the computer science minor must be taken for a grade, and the student must earn a C- or better. Should the student decide to go further in the field, all courses in the computer science minor can be used toward a second major in computer science or a degree in computer science or computer engineering.
Minor in Bioinformatics
Mindful of the emerging opportunities at the interface of biology and computer science, the Department of Biology and Department of Computer Science & Engineering have fashioned the minor in bioinformatics.
Units Required:
23 to 24 units
Required Courses
Biol 2960
Principles of Biology I
4 units
Biol 2970
Principles of Biology II
4 units
CSE 1301
Introduction to Computer Science
3 units
CSE 2407
Data Structures and Algorithms
3 units
ESE 3260
or
SDS 2200
or
SDS 3200
or
SDS 3211
or
DAT 1200
DAT 1201
Probability and Statistics for Engineering
Elementary Probability and Statistics
Elementary to Intermediate Statistics and Data Analysis
Statistics for Data Science I
Managerial Statistics I & II
3 units
Total Units
17
Advanced Biology Electives (choose one)
Biol 3492
Laboratory Experiments with Eukaryotic Microbes
3 units
Biol 3493
Bacterial Bioprospecting and Biotechnology
3 units
Biol 4181
Population Genetics
3 units
Biol 4220
Practical Bioinformatics
4 units
Biol 4342
Research Explorations in Genomics
4 units
Biol 4370
Laboratory on DNA Manipulation
4 units
Biol 4525
Structural Bioinformatics of Proteins (Writing Intensive)
4 units
Total Units
3-4
CSE Electives (choose one)
CSE 5104
Data Mining
3 units
CSE 5804
or
Biol 5504
Algorithms for Biosequence Comparison
Algorithms for Biosequence Comparison
3 units
CSE 5807
Algorithms for Computational Biology
3 units
Total Units
Additional Information
It is anticipated that, for some students, some portion of the introductory sequence will overlap with courses required for the major, and these courses will be applicable to both the major and the minor. Upper-level courses used to fulfill the minor requirements may not be used to fulfill the requirements of another major or minor in Arts & Sciences.
Arts & Sciences students should declare the minor within A&S. They will be assigned an advisor in Biology. Per A&S policy, students with a major in the Department of Biology are not eligible to declare this minor. Per A&S policy, A&S students must complete 9 units of upper-level coursework towards the minor.
McKelvey, Olin, and Sam Fox students should declare the minor within McKelvey. They will be assigned an advisor in CSE.
A minimum grade of C- is required for all courses to count toward the minor. Students may apply no more than one course taken outside Washington University toward the minor requirements. Courses earned through Washington University-approved study abroad programs are considered to be resident units and may count toward this minor where applicable with no limit.
Minor in Human-Computer Interaction
The HCI minor is intended for students who are interested in the design of user-centered interactive technologies and those desiring jobs that include user interface creation, product design, UX/UI design, app development, virtual and augmented realities, and so on. This minor should appeal to students in the College of Art — particularly designers and computationally intrigued artists — who are interested in gaining a more in-depth knowledge of back-end development skills. It will also be of interest to engineering students looking for more experience with aesthetics and front-end design skills. In addition to being useful for these primary audiences, this minor allows students from other departments on campus to support their studies with a clear track in a hybrid pursuit of design and programming.
Units Required:
18 units
Students must complete two pillar courses, one integration course and three approved electives. Courses listed below are considered approved elective offerings between the Sam Fox School and the McKelvey School of Engineering.
Pillar Courses (6 units):
Course List
Code
Title
Units
DESIGN 1411
Visual Principles for the Screen
CSE 1301
Introduction to Computer Science
Integration Courses (3 units):
Course List
Code
Title
Units
DESIGN 2258
Interaction Design: Understanding Health and Well-Being
CSE 2506
Introduction to Human-Centered Design
Electives (9 units, with at least one course each from CSE and Art/Design):
Course List
Code
Title
Units
DESIGN 2506
Digital Game Design
ART 332J
UX Research Methods for Design
ART 326M
Game Design Principles & Practice
DESIGN 3253
Advanced Interaction Design
DESIGN 3302
Conditional Design
DESIGN 3254
Communication Design: Interaction Foundations
DESIGN 3250
Interaction Design: User-Centered Applications
DESIGN 4419
Advanced Visual Principles for the Screen
CSE 2004
Web Development (Note: Course has limited capacity and prioritizes
enrollment of some CSE Majors)
CSE 3300
Rapid Prototype Development and Creative Programming
CSE 4308
Mobile Application Development
CSE 4500
Video Game Programming (Note: Course has limited capacity and
prioritizes enrollment of some CSE Majors)
CSE 4507
Introduction to Visualization
CSE 5506
Human-Computer Interaction Methods
CSE 5507
Advanced Visualization
PNP 2000
Introduction to Cognitive Science
Psych 3600
Cognitive Psychology
Additional approved elective courses can be found by viewing the
Google Docs file
maintained for this program.
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