Mathematics-Computer Science, BA or BS

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Curtis Feist (Mathematics), 541-552-6577, feistc@sou.edu
David Pouliot (Computer Science), 541-552-6341, pouliotd@sou.edu

Many technological sectors require individuals with strong backgrounds in both math and computer science. The mathematics-computer science comajor provides training in both areas.

Students should plan their programs carefully with advisors from both the Mathematics and Computer Science Departments.

Requirements for the Major

1. Complete the requirements specified for both mathematics and computer science as shown below. No more than one of the math requirements may be met with a grade below C-. At least 8 upper division math credits must be taken at SOU. Maintain a GPA of at least 2.5 in upper division computer science courses.

2. All mathematics-computer science majors must complete a Capstone Experience (CS 469 / 470 /471 or MTH 490 ).

Mathematics Requirements

(39 credits)

MTH 251 - Calculus I 4 credits
MTH 252 - Calculus II 4 credits
MTH 253 - Calculus III 4 credits
MTH 261 - Linear Algebra 4 credits
MTH 290 - Mathematical Perspectives 2 credits
MTH 311 - Number Structures 5 credits
MTH 341 - Introduction to Algebraic Systems 4 credits

Three additional upper division mathematics courses

(At least one must be at the 400 level)

Choose from:
MTH 321 - Differential Equations 4 credits
MTH 331 - Introduction to Real Analysis 4 credits
MTH 361 - Statistical Methods I 4 credits
MTH 421 - Topics in Applied Mathematics 4 credits each *
MTH 431 - Topics in Analysis 4 credits each *
MTH 441 - Topics in Abstract Algebra 4 credits each *
MTH 461 - Statistical Methods II 4 credits each *

Complete the following Science Courses

(4 credits) - Complete one science course with a lab. Qualifying courses include:

BI 101 - General Biology: Cells 4 credits / BI 101L
BI 102 - Biology of the Human Organism 4 credits / BI 102L
BI 103 - General Biology: Populations 4 credits / BI 103L
BI 211 - Principles of Biology: Molecules, Cells, and Genes 5 credits / BI 211L
BI 212 - Principles of Biology: Evolution and Diversity 5 credits / BI 212L
BI 213 - Principles of Biology: Function and Ecology of Organisms 5 credits / BI 213L
CH 100 - Fundamentals of Chemistry 4 credits / CH 100L
CH 101 - Environmental Chemistry 4 credits / CH 101L
CH 104 - Survey of Chemistry I 3 credits / CH 104L
CH 221 - General Chemistry I 3 credits / CH 227
CH 222 - General Chemistry II 3 credits / CH 228
CH 223 - General Chemistry III 3 credits / CH 229
ES 101 - Introduction to Environmental Science: Earth Science 4 credits / ES 101L
ES 102 - Introduction to Environmental Science: Biological Science 4 credits / ES 102L
ES 111 - Physical Environment I 4 credits / ES 111L
ES 112 - Physical Environment II 4 credits / ES 112L
ES 215 - Mapping in the 21st Century 4 credits / ES 215L
PH 100 - Fundamentals of Physics 3 credits / PH 104
PH 112 - Astronomy: The Solar System 3 credits / PH 114
PH 113 - Astronomy: The Stars 3 credits / PH 115
PH 201 - General Physics I 3 credits / PH 224
PH 202 - General Physics II 3 credits / PH 225
PH 203 - General Physics III 3 credits / PH 226
PH 221 - General Physics with Calculus I 4 credits / PH 224
PH 222 - General Physics with Calculus II 4 credits / PH 225
PH 223 - General Physics with Calculus III 4 credits / PH 226
SC 110 - Concepts in Science: Energy 4 credits / SC 110L
SC 120 - Concepts in Science: Light and Sound 4 credits / SC 120L

Computer Science Requirements

(40 credits)

CS 256 - Computer Science I 4 credits
CS 257 - Computer Science II 4 credits
CS 258 - Computer Science III 4 credits
CS 314 - Computer Organization 4 credits
CS 357 - Object-Oriented Programming 4 credits
CS 360 - Databases 4 credits
CS 411 - Algorithms and Data Structures 4 credits
CS 418 - Theory of Computation 4 credits
Two additional upper division computer science courses with CS prefix as approved by CS advisor (8 credits).
(With advisor approval, students may use CS 250 to meet one of these electives.)

Capstone Experience Requirement

(6-12 credits)

Choose from the following capstone choices:
CS 469 - Systems Analysis 4 credits *
and
CS 470 - Capstone Project I 4 credits
and
CS 471 - Capstone Project II 4 credits
or
MTH 490 - Senior Colloquium 2 to 4 credits * (minimum 6 credits required)
*May require additional prerequisites