Minor in Computer Science

OU Catalog

The minor in computer science is suitable for students with a major in engineering, mathematics, physics, chemistry or biology, who may wish to emphasize numerical, scientific and engineering aspects of computing. Students must earn a minimum of 20 credits, including the following courses:

  • CSI 1320 – Introduction to Python Programming and Unix (4) or CSI 1420 – Introduction to C Programming and Unix (4)
  • CSI 2300 – Object-Oriented Computing (4)
  • CSI 2310 – Data Structures (4)
  • And minimum 8 credits of CSI courses numbered 2000 or above.

At least 12 of these credits must be taken at Oakland University. A minimum grade of C is required in each course for this minor. Students must obtain permission from the Department of Computer Science and Engineering in order to register for CSI courses at the 3000 and 4000 levels.

Minor in Information Technology

OU Catalog

The minor in information technology is suitable for students with a major in liberal arts or business, who may wish to emphasize non-numerical and symbolic data processing aspects of computing and information technology.

At least 12 of these credits must be taken at Oakland University


An average GPA of 2.0 is required in courses counted toward this minor. Students must obtain permission from the Department of Computer Science and Engineering in order to register for CSI courses at the 3000 and higher levels.

Minor in Artificial Intelligence

OU Catalog

The minor in AI focuses on the operation, development, and application of intelligent software systems. The AI minor may be suitable for students outside of computing and engineering majors. Please discuss this with your academic advisor.

For an AI minor, students must earn a minimum of 20 credits in the following courses


Required courses:

  • CSI 1320 – Introduction to Python Programming & Unix (4)
  • CSI 3620 – Data Structures & Algorithms (4)

Choose one from:

  • CSI 4130 – Artificial Intelligence (4)
  • CSI 4140 – Deep Learning & Applications (4)
  • CSI 4170 – Machine Learning (4)

And select 2 courses from:

  • CSI 4130 – Artificial Intelligence (4)
  • CSI 4140 – Deep Learning & Applications (4)
  • CSI 4170 – Machine Learning (4)
  • CSI 4180 – Natural Language Processing (4)
  • CSI 4550 – Visual Computing (4)
  • CSI 4810 – Information Retrieval & Knowledge Discovery (4)

At least 12 of these credits must be taken at Oakland University


An average GPA of 2.0 is required in courses counted toward this minor. Students must obtain permission from the Department of Computer Science and Engineering in order to register for CSI courses at the 3000 and higher levels.

Undergraduate CSE Minor Advisor

Dr. Dae-Kyoo Kim
Email: kim2@oakland.edu

Steps:

  • Complete minor form
  • Signature by Dr.Dae-Kyoo Kim, CSE Minor Advisor
  • Signature by Dr.Hua Ming, CSE Department Interim Chair
  • CSE Department sends form to degree auditing and SECS Advising office