Mathematics and Computer Science Programs of Study
- B.S. in mathematics
- B.A. in mathematics
- B.S. in computer science
- B.A. in computer science
- Minor in mathematics
- Minor in statistics
- Minor in mathematics/computer applications
- Minor in web development
B.S. in Mathematics
The mathematics major is designed to encourage students to reason mathematically and work collaboratively to solve problems, as well as understand a branch of mathematics in depth.
Prerequisites
Include ONE of the following options:
MAT 144 - 3 hours
MAT 141 and MAT 143 - 5 hours
Placement (see information for new students) - 0 hours
Mathematics Courses
MAT 211 Calculus I - 4 hours
MAT 212 Calculus II - 4 hours
MAT 220 Linear Algebra - 3 hours
MAT 248 Statistical Concepts and Methods for Mathematicians - 3 hours
MAT 250 Mathematical Reasoning - 3 hours
MAT 314 Calculus III - 4 hours
MAT 321 Modern Abstract Algebra - 3 hours
MAT 354 Differential Equations or MAT 371 Mathematical Modeling - 3 hours
MAT 395 Junior Seminar - 2 hours
MAT 410 Advanced Calculus - 3 hours
MAT 495 Senior Seminar - 2 hours
Elective courses in mathematics at 200 level or above - 6 hours
Must complete two course pairing from approved list*
Other Courses
CS 101 Beginning Programming - 3 hours
One of the following sequences: - 8 hours
BIO 105/145 or BIO 110/151 plus 4 additional hours of BIO at the 200 level or above
CHE 111/141-112/142 General Chemistry I and II
PHY 211/241-212/242 General Physics I and II
11 semester hours, with all of the hours in one of the following areas:
Accounting; Business and Economics; Biology; Chemistry and Physics
(this may include required BiO, CHE, or PHY courses above);
or Computer Studies (this may include required CS above) - 3-11 hours
Total Hours Required for the Major
54-62 hours
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Prerequisites
Include ONE of the following options:
MAT 144 - 3 hours
MAT 141 and MAT 143 - 5 hours
Placement (see information for new students) - 0 hours
Mathematics Courses
MAT 211 Calculus I - 4 hours
MAT 212 Calculus II - 4 hours
MAT 220 Linear Algebra - 3 hours
MAT 248 Statistical Concepts and Methods for Mathematicians - 3 hours
MAT 250 Mathematical Reasoning - 3 hours
MAT 314 Calculus III - 4 hours
MAT 321 Modern Abstract Algebra or MAT 410 Advanced Calculus - 3 hours
MAT 354 Differential Equations or MAT 371 Mathematical Modeling - 3 hours
MAT 395 Junior Seminar - 2 hours
MAT 495 Senior Seminar - 2 hours
Elective courses in mathematics at 200 level or above - 6 hours
Must complete two course pairing from approved list*
Total Hours Required for the Major
37 hours
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* Two Course Pairings
MAT 220 Linear Algebra and MAT 425 Topics in Algebra
MAT 248 Statistical Concepts and Methods for Mathematicians and MAT 345 Statistics II
MAT 248 Statistical Concepts and Methods for Mathematicians and MAT 348 Nonparametric Statistics
MAT 248 Statistical Concepts and Methods for Mathematicians and MAT 340 Probability and Mathematical Statistics
MAT 321 Modern Abstract Algebra and MAT 425 Topics in Algebra
MAT 334 Geometry and MAT 434 Topics in Geometry and Topology
MAT 354 Differential Equations and MAT 371 Mathematical Modeling
MAT 360 Numerical Analysis and MAT 371 Mathematical Modeling
MAT 410 Advanced Calculus and MAT 415 Topics in Analysis
MAT 410 Advanced Calculus and MAT 434 Topics in Geometry and Topology
Other appropriate pairings may be approved by department head
B.S. in Computer Science
The B.S. in computer science will prepare students to study closely and develop understanding of current technologies, design and implement programming solutions, and develop analytical and critical thinking skills.
Computer Science Courses
CS 140 Databases - 1 hour
CS 101 Beginning Programming - 3 hours
CS 156 Web Site Design and Management - 3 hours
CS 203 Foundations of Computer Science - 3 hours
CS 212 Object Oriented Programming - 3 hours
CS 230 Web Programming with Databases - 3 hours
CS/MAT 262 Discrete Mathematics - 3 hours
CS 301 Data Structures and Algorithms - 3 hours
CS 311 Computer Organization - 3 hours
CS 326 Networking and Operating Systems - 3 hours
CS 355 Computer Graphics and Modeling - 3 hours
CS 370 Ethics and Information Technology - 1 hour
CS 407 Software Engineering - 3 hours
CS 420 Computer Science Seminar - 1 hour
Other Courses
MAT 144, or MAT 141 and MAT 143 or competency - 0-5 hours
MAT 211 Calculus I - 4 hours
Choose one of the following:
MAT 212 Calculus II - 4 hours
MAT 220 Linear Algebra - 3 hours
MAT 245 Statistics I - 3 hours
MAT 248 Statistical Concepts and Methods for Mathematicians - 3 hours
PHY 211/241 General Physics I and Lab- 4 hours
PHY 212/242 General Physics II and Lab - 4 hours
Cooperative Education or Internship chosen from the following: - 3 hours
COE 302 Cooperative Education (1-3 hours)
COE 403 Cooperative Education (1-3 hours)
CS 930 Internship (1-3 hours)
Total Hours Required for the Major
54-60 hours
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B.A. in Computer Science
Students earning a B.A. in Computer Science will graduate with real world perspectives, an understanding of current technologies, analytical and critical thinking skills, ethical principles, and the ability to design and implement information technology solutions.
CS Courses
CS 140 Databases - 1 hour
CS 101 Beginning Programming - 3 hours
CS 156 Web Site Design and Management - 3 hours
CS 203 Foundations of Computer Science - 3 hours
CS 212 Object Orientated Programming - 3 hours
CS 230 Web Programming with Databases - 3 hours
CS 301 Data Structures and Algorithms - 3 hours
CS 326 Networking and Operating Systems - 3 hours
CS 370 Ethics and Information Technology - 1 hour
CS 407 Software Engineering - 3 hours
CS 420 Computer Science Seminar - 1 hour
Other Courses
Cooperative Education or Internship chosen from the following: - 3 hours
COE 302 Cooperative Education (1-3 hours)
COE 403 Cooperative Education (1-3 hours)
CS 930 Internship (1-3 hours)
Total Hours Required for the Major
30 hours
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(Not open to MAT majors)
Prerequisites
Include ONE of the following options:
MAT 144 - 3 hours
MAT 141 and MAT 143 - 5 hours
Placement (see information for new students) - 0 hours
Required Mathematics Courses
MAT 211 Calculus I - 4 hours
MAT 212 Calculus II - 4 hours
MAT 220 Linear Algebra - 3 hours
MAT 314 Calculus III - 4 hours
6 hours of mathematics at the 200 level or above - 6 hours
Total Hours Required for the Minor
21-26 hrs
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Prerequisites
Include ONE of the following options:
MAT 144 - 3 hours
MAT 141 and MAT 143 - 5 hours
Placement (see information for new students) - 0 hours
Required Mathematics Courses
MAT 211 Calculus I - 4 hours
MAT 212 Calculus II - 4 hours
MAT 245 Statistics I or MAT 248 Statistical Concepts and Methods for Mathematicians - 3 hours
MAT 340 Probability & Mathematical Statistics - 3 hours
MAT 345 Statistics II - 3 hours
Elective in Statistics approved by the department head - 3 hours
Total Hours Required for the Minor
20-25 hours
Note: Only the first three courses can count toward both the minor in statistics and a major in mathematics
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Minor in Mathematics/Computer Applications
(Not open to CS or MAT majors)
Prerequisites
Include ONE of the following options:
MAT 144 - 3 hours
MAT 141 and MAT 143 - 5 hours
Placement (see information for new students) - 0 hours
Required Courses
MAT 211 Calculus I - 4 hours
MAT 212 Calculus II - 4 hours
MAT 245 Statistics I or MAT 248 Statistical Concepts and Methods for Mathematicians - 3 hours
Electives in CS, MAT as follows approved by the department head - 9 hours
Computer Language - 3 hours
CS Elective (200 level or above) - 3 hours
Applied Math or CS elective - 3 hours
(The following courses can be applied toward the Applied Math or CS Elective:
CS/MAT 262, MAT 290, MAT 354, CS/MAT 360, MAT 371, and any CS course)
(Only the first three courses count toward minors in both Statistics and Mathematics and Computer Applications.
Only MAT 211, MAT 212, and one additional course can count toward minors in both Mathematics and Mathematics and Computer Applications.
Total Hours Required for the Minor
20-25 hours
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(Not open CS majors)
Required Courses
CS 101 Beginning Programming - 3 hours
CS 140 Databases - 1 hour
CS 156 Web Site Design & Management - 3 hours
CS 212 Object Oriented Programming - 3 hours
CS 230 Web Programming with Databases - 3 hours
CS Electives: - 6 hours
Three credit hours at the 200-level or above and 3 credit hours at the 300-level or above from the following:
Any CS course, particularly CS 499 (3-6 credits) as a Web project in the student's areas of interest
COM 290 Intro to Mass Communication
ENG 358 Professional Writing
(ART 180 Computer Literacy for Design will be accepted in lieu of a 200-level elective)
Total Hours Required for the Minor
19 hours
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