Getting a minor in CS along with my major?

[anijap]

Hello,

I just recently joined this forum and I must say I like it very much so far.

Here's my situation that I need a bit of advice on:

I am going into my third year of Computer Systems Engineering at Carleton University (Ottawa, Canada).

The way I've made my schedule is that I still have 3 more years to go, but each semester is not as full as it could be. So technically, I could get a minor in computer science if I manage to take 2 summer courses along the way.

My question is, is it worth it?
What value would a minor in computer science add to my comp. systems degree?

I am personally interested in it, because it has some programming courses that much serious and go way more in depth that those we are taking right now.

What do you think? Is it worth it?

Thanks,

-Mike

 

[IRstuff]

What exactly does a major in CSE entail relative to a CS?

TTFN

 

[Beggar]

If you have the time in your schedule to take additional classes and your fees are based on a per-term basis rather than a per-unit basis, why would *not* take the other classes?

IMO, you should take as many classes of interest as you're able so that you get the best possible value for the huge investment that is college.



--------------------
How much do YOU owe?

http://www.brillig.com/debt_clock/

--------------------

 

[Ashereng]

Mike,

Yup. It's worth it. Especially if you don't have to pay extra.

CS and Comp Eng are different. How different? If you take courses in both, you will appreciate it.

What value to each have? Depends on the job and the person in charge of hiring/managing. If the boss has a CS background, he/she will value that a little more. Same if the boss has a Comp Eng background.

I have some CS in my background, but not Comp Eng. Hence, I only know halve of the arguement. Puts me at a slight disadvantage when I talk to Comp Eng people - but not much. ;-)

"Do not worry about your problems with mathematics, I assure you mine are far greater."
Albert Einstein
Have you read FAQ731-376 to make the best use of Eng-Tips Forums?

 

[Guest0527211403]

In uni, my Comp.Eng friends spent a lot of time doing "practical" math (I use the term lightly) and things like signal processing in the labs, whereas my CS friends spent a lot more time doing theoretical math and writing algorithms. It was all g(r)eek to me, but they made great drinking buddies.

Also- since CS was part of the Arts and Science department and not the engineering faculty, my friends had a lot more liberty to take courses in business and management, which has benefitted a few of them greatly in the work force.

If you have both, I'm sure you will be very well positioned, especially in your neck of the woods.

Good luck

 

[Ashereng]

I should clarify.

At my university, CS (Comp Sci) is part of the math faculty, and Comp Eng is part of the engineering faculty.

"Do not worry about your problems with mathematics, I assure you mine are far greater."
Albert Einstein
Have you read FAQ731-376 to make the best use of Eng-Tips Forums?

 

[IRstuff]

OK, that's different. CS at my school sounds more like CSE elsewhere.

If all else is equal, or nearly so, then go for it. It's too early determine what you're going to be doing for a living and whether you're going to like it.

A different post in this forum is from someone who has gotten their MD degree, but now wants to get into engineering, so the broader your education, the more options you'll have later on.

TTFN