Minor in Computing & Systems and Architecture

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

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 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 3210 Design of Operating Systems, 3
• CS 3220 Computer Structures, 3
• Pick 1 CS course from Advanced Systems & Architectures OR System Software Tools (below):
  • Advanced Systems & Architectures Options:
    • CS 4210 Advanced Operating Systems, 3
    • CS 4220 Programming Embedded Systems, 3
    • CS 4290 Advanced Computer Organization, 3
  • System Software Tools Options:
    • CS 3300 Introduction to Software Engineering, 3
    • CS 4240 Compilers, Interpreters, and Program Analyzers, 3

Total hours to receive minor: 17 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