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Computers and Geosciences - Minor

The Computers and Geosciences minor provides a foundation in computer science and computational data processing for students in any field of Geosciences, allowing students to work with substantial computing and data science oriented cyber systems. The minor enables students to competitively manage the computing and cyber aspects of their professions.

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Minor in Computers & Geosciences

Kent State University's Minor in Computers & Geosciences bridges the gap between technology and earth sciences, offering students the opportunity to develop a strong foundation in both computational methods and geoscientific principles. This interdisciplinary program is designed to complement a variety of majors, providing students with the skills to apply data analysis, modeling, and programming to solve complex environmental and geological challenges. By integrating computing with geosciences, the minor equips students to tackle pressing issues in fields such as environmental consulting, natural resource management, and climate science.

Program Information for Computers and Geosciences - Minor

Learning Outcomes

Program Learning Outcomes

Graduates of this program will be able to:

  1. Understand the essential facts, concepts, principles and theories related to computer science and data science.
  2. Understand Python programming basics and data structures in Python.
  3. Solve practical problems over real-world data using Python (e.g., data collection, cleaning, manipulation, visualization and machine learning).
  4. Apply hands-on experience in Python projects for scientific data processing.
  5. Collaborate with other team members in groups to complete scientific data processing projects.
Admissions for Computers and Geosciences - Minor

Admission Requirements

Admission to a minor is open to students declared in a bachelor’s degree, the A.A.B. or A.A.S. degree or the A.T.S. degree (not Individualized Program major). Students declared only in the A.A. or A.S. degree or the A.T.S. degree in Individualized Program may not declare a minor. Students may not pursue a minor and a major in the same discipline.

Coursework
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Program Requirements

Minor Requirements

Minor Prerequisites
MATH 11010
ALGEBRA FOR CALCULUS (KMCR)
Minor Requirements
CS 10051COMPUTER SCIENCE PRINCIPLES (KMCR) 4
CS 10062PROGRAMMING FOR PROBLEM SOLVING IN SCIENCES 4
CS 20062ADVANCED PROGRAMMING WITH PYTHON 4
CS 30062PYTHON FOR DATA SCIENCE 3
GEOG 49070GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SCIENCE 4
GEOG 49230REMOTE SENSING 13
or ESCI 42030 REMOTE SENSING
Minimum Total Credit Hours:22
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Students may seek an approved substitute to GEOG 49230 or ESCI 42030 in the same department.

Graduation Requirements

Minimum Minor GPA Minimum Overall GPA
2.000 2.000
  • Minimum 6 credit hours in the minor must be upper-division coursework (30000 and 40000 level).
  • Minimum 6 credit hours in the minor must be outside of the course requirements for any major or other minor the student is pursuing.
  • Minimum 50 percent of the total credit hours for the minor must be taken at Kent State (in residence).
Program Delivery
  • Delivery:
    • In person
  • Location:
    • Kent Campus
    • Stark Campus
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