Minor in CSS

The Computing & Software Systems minor is designed for students interested in applying computer programming to their chosen primary profession. It provides non-CSS majors at UW Tacoma with the necessary programming and software management skills to work within a software development environment. The CSS minor requires 30 credits to complete.

A minor in Computing & Software Systems focuses on computer programming, problem solving, and how software is designed to meet diverse human needs. The minor emphasizes fundamental skills that apply to current computer-based technologies such as dynamic webpages and which will remain applicable to the next generation of computing devices. Coursework in the minor balances the theoretical underpinnings of computing with the pragmatics of hands-on practice in developing a variety of software projects.

Minor Requirements

The CSS minor requires 30 credits to include:

• TCSS 305 [Programming Practicum]
• TCSS 321 [Discrete Structures I]
• TCSS 342 [Data Structures]
• TCSS 360 [Software Development & Quality Assurance]
• TCSS 371 [Machine Organization]
• One additonal CSS 300 or 400-level course.

A 2.0 minimum grade is required in each course taken for the minor.

Prerequisites

• Matriculated status within the University of Washington
• Calculus
• Probability/Statistics
• TCSS 142 (or equivalent)
• TCSS 143 (or equivalent)

To learn more about the minor or to register for the minor, please contact an Institute adviser.

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