Minor in Computing & Embedded Devices

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 & Devices
• CS 1331 must be completed with an “A” or “B” before applying for the Minor in Computing & Devices
• 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 Science, Electrical Engineering, and Computer Engineering majors cannot minor in Computing & Devices

Please note: While there is no longer a minimum remaining credit hour requirement for admission to the CS minor program, students should carefully consider their academic plan before applying. A CS minor typically takes at least 3 to 4 semesters (excluding summer terms) to complete due to course sequencing, prerequisite requirements, and course availability. Students are encouraged to review the minor requirements and assess how the additional coursework aligns with their graduation timeline.

Required Courses:

• CS 2110 Computer Organization and Programming, 4
• CS 2200 Computer Systems and Networks, 4
• CS 3251 Computer Networking I, 3
• CS 3651 Prototyping Intelligent Appliances, 4 OR Pick 1 CS 3000/4000 level course from one of the elective or required categories in the Devices Thread, 3
• Pick 1 from Devices in the Real World (below):
  • CS 3630 Robotics and Perception, 3
  • CS 4261 Mobile Applications and Services for Converged Networks, 3
  • CS 4605 Mobile and Ubiquitous Computing, 3

Total hours to receive minor: 17 -18 hours

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

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

Find out more or sign up for a Minor Interest Meeting