Bachelor of Science, Computing Minor

Regulations effective Sep. 1, 2024.

The Computing Minor is intended for students with an interest in computer programming and application development. It provides foundations in the skills, techniques and technologies used to build digital tools and applications, offering the opportunity to develop skills in programming, data management, systems analysis, and interaction design. Students may elect to explore other important areas of computing such as operating systems and networking should they wish, leading to a solid background in computer science.


Specific requirements

In addition to the BSc program general requirements and the specific requirements of the chosen major, a Computing Minor involves the completion of 24 credits of core and elective courses. The Computing Minor cannot be combined with the Computing and Information Systems Major.

Core courses

(15 credits)

Elective courses

(9 credits)

Students complete a minimum of 9 credits selected from the Computer Science (COMP) discipline at a junior or senior level.

Information effective Sep. 1, 2024 to Aug. 31, 2025.

Updated May 09, 2025 by Office of the Registrar (calendar@athabascau.ca)