Major Programs
Computer Science
This major combines courses in practical programming, computer architecture, networking, and algorithm design/analysis with an appropriate background in mathematics and theory of computing. Included are classes covering the latest technologies such as robotics and Internet applications. This major provides the foundation for a rewarding and productive career in industry as well as a strong preparation for graduate school.
Embedded Systems
This program is a hybrid. It is designed to each students both how to design and build computer controlled machines, and how to program the resulting devices. The Electronics Technologies classes fulfill the first objective, and the Computer Science classes fulfill the second objective.
Data Science
Data Science is a rapidly growing field providing students with exciting career paths, and opportunities for advanced study. Students majoring in Data Science will learn computer programming, explore data analysis and visualization, and will learn to think critically about the process of understanding data.
Mathematics
Students pursuing this degree will have the opportunity to study traditional core courses in mathematics as well as modern applied mathematics courses covering some major topics related to actuarial science and operations research.
Mobile and Web Application Development
This major is designed to offer students an education in the important world of mobile and web application programming. The course of study emphasizes programming skills, including for the web, iOS, and Android platforms. Students will learn the fundamentals of computer science while focusing on aspects important to network computing.
Secondary Education Mathematics
The mathematics education faculty are leaders in their profession, and offer a curriculum that combines a strong academic base with many opportunities for field experiences that prepare students for successful employment in the schools.
Minor Programs
Actuarial Sciences Minor
Total Credits Required: 21
For non-mathematics majors.
- MA 161 - Calculus I [QUAR] [MATH] 4 Credits
- MA 163 - Calculus II [MATH] 4 Credits
- MA 370 - Interest Theory 3 Credits
- MA 371 - Probability 3 Credits
- DATA 472 - Multiple Regression and ANOVA 4 Credits
Choose one course from the following: 3-4 Credits
- MA 470 - Financial Economics 3 Credits
- MA 471 - Life Contingencies 3 Credits
- DATA 475 - Time Series and Logistic Regression 4 Credits
All non-teaching majors and minors offered by the department require a 2.00 or higher overall grade point average in required courses and a grade of “C” or better in each required course.
Computer Science Minor
Total Credits Required: 16
This minor requires 16 credits in CS courses numbered 120 or above, up to 8 credits of these may be MA courses numbered 109 and 115 or above, excluding those with a middle digit of “5”.
All non-teaching majors and minors offered by the department require a 2.00 or higher overall grade point average in required courses and a grade of “C” or better in each required course.
Note: This minor may not be taken by Network Computing majors.
Mathematical Statistics Minor
Total Credits Required: 22
- MA 161 - Calculus I [QUAR] [MATH] 4 Credits
- MA 163 - Calculus II [MATH] 4 Credits
- MA 211 - Linear Algebra 3 Credits
- MA 371 - Probability 3 Credits
- DATA 472 - Multiple Regression and ANOVA 4 Credits
- DATA 475 - Time Series and Logistic Regression 4 Credits
All non-teaching majors and minors offered by the department require a 2.00 or higher overall grade point average in required courses and a grade of “C” or better in each required course.
Secondary Education Mathematics Minor
Total Credits Required: 26
- DATA 109 - Introduction to Statistics [QUAR] [MATH] 4 Credits
- MA 161 - Calculus I [QUAR] [MATH] 4 Credits
- MA 163 - Calculus II [MATH] 4 Credits
- MA 211 - Linear Algebra 3 Credits
- MA 312 - Abstract Algebra I 3 Credits
- MA 331 - Geometry for Educators 4 Credits
- MA 350 - Methods and Materials in Teaching Secondary School Mathematics 4 Credits
Students with a minor in Secondary Education Mathematics must maintain a grade point average of 3.0 or greater overall, in the major, and/or minor(s) with no grade below a “B-” in the professional education sequence and no grade below a “C” in the major and/or minor(s).
Mathematics Minor
Total Credits Required: 18
- MA 161 - Calculus I [QUAR] [MATH] 4 Credits
- MA 163 - Calculus II [MATH] 4 Credits
- MA 211 - Linear Algebra 3 Credits
Mathematics Electives 7 Credits
Choose seven credits from the following:
- CS 120 - Computer Science I [QUAR] 4 Credits or above
- DATA 109 - Introduction to Statistics [QUAR] [MATH] 4 Credits or above
- MA 265 - Calculus III 4 Credits or above;
- Excluding courses with middle digit 5.
Notes:
This option is not available as a teaching minor.