Computer Science (CSCI) Minor
Non-computer science students can minor in Computer Science. The requirement for the CSCI minor is 6 course units (cu) which includes:
- CIS 110 – Introduction to Computer Programming (or AP CIS 110 on your transcript)
- CIS 120 – Programming Languages and Techniques I
- CIS 121 – Programming Languages and Techniques II
- CIS 160 – Mathematical Foundations of Computer Science
- Any CIS Engineering Elective**
- Any CIS Engineering Elective 200 level and above**
Please Note: CIS 110 may be included ONLY if it was taken before taking CIS 120.
To apply for a CSCI minor, click here
**A CIS Elective is any CIS or NETS engineering course. The Engineering Undergraduate Handbook defines all CIS and NETS classes numbered 1XX-5XX to be engineering courses, with the following exceptions: CIS 100, 101, 105, 106, 107, 125, 160, 181, 261, 423/523. These courses do not count as CIS engineering classes. Additionally, the following course may be used to satisfy a CIS Elective requirement: ESE 350. For further clarification, see the Undergraduate Student Handbook.
Undergraduate Program:
Your CIS Contacts:
Desirae Cesar
Associate Director
Office: 309 Levine
Phone: 215-573-2582
Email: cis-undergrad-advising@seas.upenn.edu
Laura Fox
Associate Director
Office: 309 Levine
Phone: 215-898-3191
Email: cis-undergrad-advising@seas.upenn.edu
Dr. Joseph Devietti
Undergraduate Curriculum Chair
Office: 572 Levine
Email: devietti@cis.upenn.edu