The Department of Mathematics provides instruction in the disciplines of mathematics and computer science. In each of these disciplines, students will encounter and develop a set of precise language and procedural tools with which to formalize, explore, and solve problems. A knowledge of mathematics is essential for every educated person. Students majoring in mathematics or mathematics teaching will achieve a genuine depth of understanding of mathematics, providing excellent preparation for future employment or further studies.
Computer science is the art and science of solving problems using computers.
Both the major program in computer science and the individual courses in this program are designed to provide students with a strong practical background, including specific experiences and current knowledge about practices in computing. Students who are interested in a career in computing, or in obtaining practical knowledge and in exploring the ideas behind computing, should consider majoring in computer science or taking several of the courses in the program. The Department of Mathematics offers a variety of literacy and service courses in both mathematics and computer science. No course in which the student earns a grade lower than C- will be counted toward a major or minor, according to the sequence outlined by the department. To be eligible for enrollment in a course, a student must receive a minimum grade of C- in prerequisite courses.