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math and computer scienceThe Department of Mathematics & Computer Science provides major programs of study that may be applied in a variety of professions and prepare students for graduate studies in mathematics, computer science, and related fields. The department also offers teacher licensure in secondary mathematics.

Requirements for a B.S. in Mathematics (128-147 Hours)
The Mathematics Department provides a major in mathematics that may be applied in a variety of professions, prepares students for graduate studies in mathematics and related fields, and offers the mathematics major teacher licensure.

Students must complete requirements outlined in:
I. General Education Requirements
II. Major Requirements
III. Electives

I. Students must complete the Liberal Arts in Action Commons and Connector course requirements. The following major requirements also meet Connector requirements:  
 
MTH 115 Calculus I 5
PHY 223 General Physics I 4
PHY 224 General Physics II 4
(for Major with Teacher Licensure)  
PSY 111 (for Major with Teacher Licensure) 3
EST 320 (Capstone) 3
 
II. Major Requirements (31 Hours)  
 
MTH 115 Calculus I -
MTH 120 Calculus II 5
MTH 217 Discrete Mathematics 3
MTH 218 Applied Linear Algebra 3
MTH 220 Calculus III 5
MTH 331 Intro to Abstract Algebra 3
MTH 341 Probability Theory 3
Three courses from: 9
MTH 316 Statistical Methods II  
MTH 323 Advanced Calculus I  
MTH 324 Advanced Calculus II  
MTH 325 Complex Variables  
MTH 329 Foundations of Geometry*  
MTH 335 Intro to the Theory of Numbers*  
MTH 337 Differential Equations  
MTH 342 Mathematical Statistics*  
 
* Required for Teacher Licensure  
 
Supportive Requirements for Major  
Without Teacher Licensure (9 Hours)  
 
CS 110 Computer Science Concepts 3
CS 111 Intro to Computer Science I 3
CS 220 Data Structures 3
PHY 223 General Physics I -
 
Supportive Requirements for Major  
With Teacher Licensure (11 Hours)  
 
CS 110 Computer Science Concepts 3
CS 200 Computer Applications in Education 4
PHY 223 General Physics I -
PHY 224 General Physics II -
PSY 111 General Psychology -
 
Professional Education Requirements (29 Hours)  
 
ED 205 Introduction to Education 2
ED 314 The Adolescent Learner 3
ED 401 Psychological Foundations Education 3
ED 402 Hist/Phil/Soc Foundations Education 3
ED 410 Reading in Content Area 3
ED 418 Teaching Mathematics in Middle/Sec 3
ED 500 Obser/Dir Teaching 10
ED 502 Multicultural Experience 2
 
 
 
III. Electives  (0-36 Hours)  
Students may choose to meet the elective hours required by completing a second major, a minor, or selected courses of personal interest.  
 
 
Minor in Mathematics  
21 Hours  
 
Students desiring to complete a minor in Mathematics must complete the following requirements.  
MTH 115 Calculus I 5
MTH 120 Calculus II 5
MTH 218 Applied Linear Algebra 3
MTH 220 Calculus III 5
One 300-level Mathematics course 3

 


Requirements for a B.S. in Computer Science (128 Hours)
Students must complete requirements outlined in:
I. General Education Requirements
II. Major Requirements
III. Electives

I. General Education Requirements  
 
Students must complete the Liberal Arts in Action Commons and Connector course requirements. Three to five semester hours of Connector requirements may be met by major requirements as follows:  
 
Mathematics:  
MTH 207 or MTH 115 3-5
 
II. Major Requirements  
 
CS 111 Intro to Computer Science I 3
ENG 350 Professional Writing 3
EST 320 Ethics/Science/Technology 3
Complete requirements for one concentration  
 
Concentration Requirements  
 
Computer Science  
MTH 115 Calculus I -
MTH 116 Elem Probability & Statistics 4
MTH 120 Calculus II 5
MTH 217 Discrete Mathematics 3
CS 212 Intro to Computer Science II 3
CS 220 Data Structures 3
CS 221 Computer Organization 3
CS 230 System Administration 3
CS 330 Operating Systems 3
CS 340 Theory of Computation 3
2 CS courses >= 200 level 6
3 CS courses >= 300 level 9
 
Total 
45
 
Computer Information Systems  
MTH 207 Finite Mathematics II -
or MTH 115 Calculus I  
BA 100 Intro to Business Perspectives 3
BA 202 Information Technology 3
BA 221 Accounting I 4
BA 336 Principles of Management 3
BA 437 Principles of Business Law 3
CS 105 Web Page Design I 3
CS 110 Computer Science Concepts 3
CS 253 Multimedia 3
CS 302 Systems Analysis and Design 3
CS 303 Systems Design and Implementation 3
CS 315 Database Management Systems 3
COM 231 Intro to Public Speaking 3
GE 301 Leadership 3
 
Total 
 40
 
 
Supportive Requirements  
None  
 
III. Electives  
Students may choose to meet the elective hours required by completing a second major, a minor,  
or selected courses of personal interest.  
 
 
Minors in Computer Science  
 
Students desiring to complete a minor in Computer Science must complete the requirements for the selected minor.  
 
Computer Science  
CS 111 Intro to Computer Science I 3
CS 112 Intro to Computer Science II 3
CS 220 Data Structures 3
CS 221 Computer Organization 3
CS 229 Computer Support 3
CS 230 System Administration 3
 
Total 
 18
 
Computer Information Systems  
CS 110 Computer Science Concepts 3
CS 111 Intro to Computer Science I 3
CS 302 Systems Analysis and Design 3
CS 303 Systems Design /Implementation 3
CS 315 Database Management Systems 3
BA 202 Information Technology 3
 
Total 
 18
 
Webmaster  
CS 110 Computer Science Concepts 3
CS 111 Intro to Computer Science I 3
CS 105 Web Page Design I 3
CS 205 Web Page Design II 3
CS 305 Web Programming 3
ART 109 Introduction to Computer Graphics 3
 
Total 
 18



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