Requirements for the Minor

The minor in Computer Science is open to all students not majoring in either Computer Science or Information Systems or minoring in  Information Systems. To declare the minor in Computer Science, students must complete CSE 114 (or 160) and either CSE 214 (or 260) or CSE 215 (or 150) with grades of B-  or higher in each course. Priority is given to students with a GPA of 3.20 or higher in these CSE courses and a cumulative GPA of 3.00 or higher. For students who have completed more than two CSE courses applicable towards minor entry, the GPA in CSE courses is computed using the highest grades earned in two of CSE 114, CSE 214 and CSE 215. At most one of the courses used to meet minor entry requirements may be repeated. Transfer students who have completed equivalent courses at another school with grades of B- or higher need not retake these courses, but should keep in mind that grades do not transfer and grade point averages are calculated on the basis of courses completed at Stony Brook. Only courses transferred before matriculation can be used for CSE minor admission purposes. Admission is competitive and contingent upon program capacity.

The minor requires seven CSE courses totaling 22 to 24 credits as outlined below. Students who have declared the minor should see a Computer Science Undergraduate Advisor to discuss a suitable selection of Computer Science electives.

1. CSE 114  Introduction to Object Oriented Programming
2. CSE 214  Data Structures
3. CSE 216  Programming Abstractions or CSE 220 Systems Fundamentals I
4. Four additional courses that are part of the CSE major, including three upper division CSE courses totaling at least nine credits (but excluding CSE 300, CSE 312, CSE 475, CSE 487, CSE 488).  Note: CSE 301 can not be used as a technical elective for the minor.

Note: Students may substitute CSE 160, CSE 161, CSE 260, and CSE 261 for CSE 114, CSE 214 and CSE 216; and CSE 150 for CSE 215.

Each course taken to satisfy the requirements for the minor must be passed with a letter grade of C or higher.