About the Program
Professors: Barry Burd, Alan Candiotti, Steve Kass, Kathleen Madden, Christopher Van Wyk
Associate Professors: Sarah Abramowitz, Christopher Apelian (chair), Shannon Bradshaw (director of computer science program), Steve Surace
Assistant Professor: Raif Rustamov
Lecturer: Fran Trees
RISE Fellows: John Kettenring, James McKenna
Mathematics, which is based on abstraction, logical argument, and an analytical approach to problems, lies at the heart of the liberal arts. Mathematics also finds ubiquitous application, from the natural sciences, the social sciences, and finance to the humanities and the arts. Precise abstraction and quantification play an increasingly important role in these diverse areas, and the study of mathematics can provide a foundation for any of them.
Digital computers were developed in the 20th century, originally to do fast arithmetic. Soon the discipline of computer science emerged to study algorithms, computation, and programming, using a full array of mathematical and logical techniques, as well as inventing many of its own. In the 21st century, computing is ubiquitous and supports technology, communications, entertainment, health care, and nearly every human occupation and endeavor.
Students in the Mathematics and Computer Science department may major in computer science or in mathematics, or they may choose a joint major that includes core courses and electives in both disciplines. These studies provide rigor of thought and a background that is in demand not only in careers directly using mathematics and computer science but also in areas such as psychology, law and business, where clear thinking and analysis are indispensable.
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Requirements for the Computer Science Major (52 Credits)
I. Required Courses (52 credits)
CSCI 1/Introduction to Computers and Computing(4)
CSCI 2/Object- Oriented Programming (4)
MATH 3/Introduction to Statistics (4)
CSCI 10/ Human Interaction with Technology and Information (4)
CSCI 23/Discrete Mathematics for Computer Science (4)
CSCI 25/Data Structures (4)
CSCI 100/Systems Programming and Tools (4)
CSCI 101/Algorithm Analysis and Computability (4)
CSCI 124/Operating Systems (4)
CSCI 130/Information Management (4)
CSCI 140/Software Engineering (4)
CSCI 150/Net-centric Computing (4)
CSCI 160/Applications of Computing to Other Disciplines (4)
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Requirements for the Mathematics Major (52 Credits)
I. Required Courses (32 credits)
MATH 7, 8 and 17/Calculus and Analytic Geometry I, II, III (4, 4, 4)
MATH 100/Foundations of Higher Mathematics (4)
MATH 103/Linear Algebra (4)
MATH 127/Real and Complex Analysis I (4)
MATH 144/Abstract Algebra (4)
MATH 171/Seminar in Mathematics (4)
II. Four (4) credits from the group:
MATH 27/Intermediate Statistics (4)
PHYS 11/University Physics I (4)
CSCI 2/Object Oriented Programming (4)
III. Four upper or intermediate level mathematics electives, including at least three at the upper level (4, 4, 4, 4)
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Requirements for the Computer Science Minor (24 Credits)
I. Required Courses (20 credits)
CSCI 1/Introduction to Computers and Computing (4)
CSCI 2/Object-Oriented Programming (4)
CSCI 10/ Human Interaction with Technology and Information (4)
CSCI 23/Discrete Mathematics for Computer Science OR CSCI 25/Data Structures (4)
CSCI 100/Systems Programming and Tools (4)
II. One additional upper level course in Computer Science (4 credits)
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Requirements for the Mathematics Minor (28 Credits)
I. Required Courses (16 credits)
MATH 7, 8/Calculus and Analytic Geometry I, II (4, 4)
MATH 100/Foundations of Higher Mathematics (4)
MATH 103/Linear Algebra (4)
II. Two mathematics courses at the intermediate or upper level (8 credits)
III. One upper-level mathematics course (4 credits)
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Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations
A score of 4 or 5 on the statistics examination exempts a student from MATH 3. A score of 4 or 5 on the computer science A or AB examinations exempts a student from CSCI 6 and 9. Consult with the department about proper placement. A score of 4 or 5 on the calculus AB examination, or a score of 3 on the calculus BC examination, exempts a student from MATH 7. A score of 4 or 5 on the calculus BC examination exempts a student from MATH 7 and 8. Consult with the department about appropriate placement.
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