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Computer Science-Mathematical Sciences (Combined Major)

The purpose of the combined program is to provide a thorough background in both allied disciplines and to inculcate a deeper understanding of their goals and methods. A student must complete 62 credits in the two disciplines:

  • 31 of these credits in Computer Science courses and

  • 31 of these credits in Mathematical Sciences courses.

Each student plans a program in consultation with a Computer Science and a Mathematical Sciences advisor. Students planning to attend graduate school in computer science or the mathematical sciences should consult with their respective advisors.

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science-Mathematical Science

College of Humanities & Sciences

Degree Specific Credits: 74-75

Required Cumulative GPA: 2.0

Catalog Year: 2021-22

General Education Requirements

Information regarding these requirements can be found in the General Education Section of the catalog.

Summary

Mathematical Science

31

Computer Science

31

Science Requirement

9-10

Biology Sequence Option

Chemistry Sequence Option

Physics Sequence Option

Public Speaking Requirement

3

Total Hours

74-75


Mathematical Sciences

Rule: Complete the following subcategories. 31 total credits required.

Mathematical Sciences Core

Code

Title

Hours

Complete all of the following courses:

M 171

Calculus I

4

or M 181

Honors Calculus I

M 172

Calculus II

4

or M 182

Honors Calculus II

M 221

Introduction to Linear Algebra

4

M 273

Multivariable Calculus

4

M 307

Introduction to Abstract Mathematics

3

or M 225

Introduction to Discrete Mathematics

Total Hours

19

Minimum Required Grade: C-

Mathematical Sciences Electives

Note: The combined 9 credits of Computer Science Electives and twelve 12 credits of Mathematical Sciences Electives must include at least three 3 or 4 credit courses numbered 400 or above, with at least one chosen from each department (not including M 429 and STAT 451, STAT 452).

Code

Title

Hours

Complete 12 credits of the following courses:

12

M 274

Introduction to Ordinary Differential Equations

M 325

Discrete Mathematics

M 326

Number Theory

M 361

Discrete Optimization

M 362

Linear Optimization

M 381

Advanced Calculus I

M 412

Partial Differential Equations

M 414

Deterministic Models

M 429

History of Mathematics

M 431

Abstract Algebra I

M 432

Abstract Algebra II

M 439

Euclidean and NonEuclidean Geometry

M 440

Numerical Analysis

M 445

Statistical, Dynamical, and Computational Modeling

M 461

Data Science Analytics

M 462

Theoretical Basics of Big Data Analytics and Real Time Computation Algorithms

M 472

Introduction to Complex Analysis

M 473

Introduction to Real Analysis

M 485

Graph Theory

STAT 341

Introduction to Probability and Statistics

STAT 421

Probability Theory

STAT 422

Mathematical Statistics

STAT 451

Statistical Methods I

STAT 452

Statistical Methods II

Total Hours

12

Minimum Required Grade: C-


Computer Science

Rule: Complete the following subcategories. 31 total credits required.

Computer Science Core

Code

Title

Hours

Complete all of the following courses:

CSCI 106

Careers in Computer Science

1

CSCI 150

Introduction to Computer Science

3

CSCI 151

Interdisciplinary Computer Science I

3

CSCI 152

Interdisciplinary Computer Science II

3

CSCI 222

Web Applications Development I

3

CSCI 232

Intermediate Data Structures and Algorithms

3

CSCI 332

Advanced Data Structures and Algorithms

3

CSCI 340

Database Design

3

Total Hours

22

Minimum Required Grade: C-

Computer Science Electives

Rule: In addition to the 22 credits in the Computer Science core, students must take an additional 9 upper division (three hundred level or higher) Computer Science credits.

Note:

  1. A total of at most three of the 9 credits of Computer Science Electives may be in CSCI 398 or CSCI 498.

  2. The combined 9 credits of Computer Science Electives and twelve credits of Mathematical Sciences Electives must include at least three 3 or 4 credit courses numbered 400 or above, with at least one chosen from each department (not including M 429 and STAT 451, STAT 452).

Code

Title

Hours

Complete 9 credits of upper-division (300-level or higher) CSCI courses.

9

Total Hours

9

Minimum Required Grade: C-


Science Requirement

Rule: Complete the course work from 1 of the following subcategories. 9-10 total credits required.

Biology

Code

Title

Hours

If you choose biology, complete all of the following course s:

BIOB 160N

Principles of Living Systems

3

BIOB 161N

Prncpls of Living Systems Lab

1

BIOB 170N

Princpls Biological Diversity

3

BIOB 171N

Princpls Biological Dvrsty Lab

2

Total Hours

9

Minimum Required Grade: C-

Chemistry

Code

Title

Hours

If you choose chemistry, complete all of the following courses:

CHMY 141N
& CHMY 142N

College Chemistry I
and College Chemistry I Lab

5

CHMY 143N
& CHMY 144N

College Chemistry II
and College Chemistry II Lab

5

Total Hours

10

Minimum Required Grade: C-

Physics

Code

Title

Hours

If you choose physics, complete all of the following courses:

PHSX 215N

Fund of Physics w/Calc I

4

PHSX 216N

Physics Laboratory I w/Calc

1

PHSX 217N

Fund of Physics w/Calc II

4

PHSX 218N

Physics Laboratory II w/Calc

1

Total Hours

10

Minimum Required Grade: C-


Public Speaking Requirement

Code

Title

Hours

Complete one of the following courses:

COMX 111A

Introduction to Public Speaking

3

or COMX 242

Argumentation

Total Hours

3

Minimum Required Grade: C-


Suggested Curricula

Note: Students are encouraged to choose their Computer Science and Mathematical Sciences Electives according to one of the following curricula; these tracks are suggestions only and, as such, optional. Note that the suggested curricula do not include an advanced College Writing Course.

Applied Math Scientific Programming

Code

Title

Hours

M 274

Introduction to Ordinary Differential Equations

3

M 412

Partial Differential Equations

3

M 414

Deterministic Models

3

Select one of the following:

3-4

M 381

Advanced Calculus I

M 440

Numerical Analysis

M 472

Introduction to Complex Analysis

M 473

Introduction to Real Analysis

STAT 341

Introduction to Probability and Statistics

Select three of the following:

9

CSCI 441

Computer Graphics Programming

CSCI 444

Data Visualization

CSCI 460

Operating Systems

CSCI 477

Simulation

Total Hours

21-22

Combinatorics and Optimization Artificial Intelligence

Code

Title

Hours

M 361

Discrete Optimization

3

M 362

Linear Optimization

3

Select two of the following:

6

M 325

Discrete Mathematics

M 414

Deterministic Models

M 485

Graph Theory

STAT 341

Introduction to Probability and Statistics

CSCI 446

Artificial Intelligence

3

CSCI 447

Machine Learning

3

CSCI 460

Operating Systems

3

Total Hours

21

Data Science (Big Data Analytics)

Code

Title

Hours

M 461

Data Science Analytics

3

M 462

Theoretical Basics of Big Data Analytics and Real Time Computation Algorithms

3

STAT 341

Introduction to Probability and Statistics

3

STAT 451

Statistical Methods I

3

STAT 452

Statistical Methods II

3

Select three of the following:

9

CSCI 444

Data Visualization

CSCI 447

Machine Learning

CSCI 448

Pattern Recognition

CSCI 464

Applications of Mining Big Data

CSCI 480

Applied Parallel Computing Techniques

Total Hours

24

Statistics Machine Learning

Code

Title

Hours

STAT 341

Introduction to Probability and Statistics

3

STAT 421

Probability Theory

3

Select two of the following:

6

M 325

Discrete Mathematics

M 362

Linear Optimization

M 485

Graph Theory

STAT 422

Mathematical Statistics

Select three of the following:

9

CSCI 340

Database Design

CSCI 444

Data Visualization

CSCI 446

Artificial Intelligence

CSCI 447

Machine Learning

CSCI 451

Computational Biology

Total Hours

21

Algebra Analysis

Code

Title

Hours

M 381

Advanced Calculus I

3

M 431

Abstract Algebra I

4

Select two of the following:

7-8

M 326

Number Theory

M 432

Abstract Algebra II

M 472

Introduction to Complex Analysis

M 473

Introduction to Real Analysis

CSCI 426

Software Design and Development I

3

CSCI 460

Operating Systems

3

CSCI Elective

3

Total Hours

23-24