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Dec 03, 2024
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2020-2021 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Computer Science & Mathematics, B.S.
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Computer Science & Mathematics, B.S.
Computer Science
Professors: Breeann Flesch, Jie Liu, Becka Morgan, Scot Morse
Associate professors: Thaddeus Shannon, Yanwei Wu
Assistant professor: Lucas Cordova
Mission
Founded in 1980, the WOU Computer Science program blends instruction of theoretical and practical aspects of computing, with an emphasis on the practical. Our graduates demonstrate a solid foundation in core concepts, problem solving and decision-making skills, preparing graduates who will be productive employees as software engineers and lifelong learners. As part of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, students select from a wide-variety of minors. The major and minor combination provides unique employment opportunities for our graduates.
Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate expertise in software engineering practices.
- Master software development and project management tools consistent with current industry standards.
- Exhibit autodidactic qualities through individual studies, group projects and research opportunities.
Mathematics
Professors: Cheryl Beaver, Scott Beaver, Hamid Behmard, Laurie Burton
Associate professors: Matthew Ciancetta, Matthew Nabity
Assistant professor: Ben Coté, 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.
Computer Science and Mathematics Elective Credits: 16
Approved upper division mathematics or computer science electives. Students must have at least 4 upper division computer science credits and at least 4 upper division mathematics credits.
No class may count in more than one of the above categories.
Note:
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.
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