Computer Science and Mathematics, B.A./B.S.

Professors: Cheryl Beaver, Scott Beaver, Hamid Behmard, Laurie Burton
Associate professors: Matthew Ciancetta, Matthew Nabity
Assistant professor: Leanne Merrill

Mission

Teaching of mathematics and the communication of mathematical ideas. Faculty members believe that both the assimilation of mathematical knowledge and the enhancement of one’s capacity for mathematical reasoning are essential outcomes of a liberal arts education.

Learning Outcomes

Demonstrate the effective use of mathematical skills to solve quantitative problems from a wide array of authentic contexts.
Demonstrate the ability to make rigorous mathematical arguments in axiomatic and nonaxiomatic systems.
Demonstrate effective written communication of mathematical concepts.

Core Courses

Mathematics Courses (52)

MTH 251 Calculus I Credits: 4
MTH 252 Calculus II Credits: 4
MTH 253 Calculus III: Sequences and Series Credits: 4
MTH 254 Multivariate Calculus Credits: 4
MTH 280 Introduction to Proof Credits: 4
MTH 341 Linear Algebra I Credits: 4
MTH 344 Group Theory Credits: 4
MTH 354 Applied Discrete Mathematics Credits: 4
MTH 365 Mathematical Probability Credits: 4
MTH 366 Mathematical Statistics Credits: 4

Choose one: (4)

MTH 337 Geometry Credits: 4
MTH 346 Number Theory Credits: 4
MTH 355 Discrete Mathematics Credits: 4
MTH 441 Linear Algebra II Credits: 4

Choose two approved upper division mathematics electives: (8)

Computer Science Courses (52)

CS 160 Survey of Computer Science Credits: 4
CS 161 Computer Science I Credits: 4
CS 162 Computer Science II Credits: 4
CS 260 Data Structures Credits: 4
CS 271 Computer Organization Credits: 4
CS 360 Programming Languages Credits: 4
CS 361 Algorithms Credits: 4
CS 363 Information Assurance and Security Credits: 4
CS 364 Information Management Credits: 4
CS 365 Operating Systems and Networking Credits: 4
CS 460 Software Engineering I Credits: 4
CS 461 Software Engineering II Credits: 4
CS 462 Software Engineering III Credits: 4

Total Credits (104)

Notes:

Computer Science/Mathematics majors must have a grade of C or better in the computer science courses and a grade of C- or better in the mathematics courses that are used to satisfy the Computer Science/Mathematics major requirements.