DEPARTMENT OF MATHEMATICS
AND COMPUTER SCIENCE

 

 

The Department of Mathematics and Computer Science offers Baccalaureate degrees in mathematics and computer science and seeks to provide the background requisite for employment and/or advanced study. The department provides to all students the mathematics and computer science courses required to satisfy the general education standards appropriate for a four-year, liberal arts college. The department offers courses at a variety of introductory levels to accommodate students of varying backgrounds and ability.

The mathematics program combines pure and applied studies, allowing for some concentration in each. A major in mathematics may lead to careers in teaching, industry, and government. Computer Science graduates are in demand in all areas of economy, including government, military, schools, insurance companies, communi­cation providers, and software developers.

MATHEMATICS

A major consists of a minimum of 30 semester hours in mathematics above the College general education requirements out of which 15 hours must be taken at Stillman College. Required courses are:

MAT 135 Calculus I ........................................................ 3 hours
MAT 136 Calculus II ....................................................... 3 hours
MAT 231 Calculus III ..................................................... 3 hours
MAT 232 Calculus IV ..................................................... 3 hours
MAT 234 Discrete Mathematics I .................................. 3 hours
MAT 331 Linear Algebra ................................................ 3 hours
MAT 332 Abstract Algebra ............................................ 3 hours
MAT 336 Modern Geometry ........................................... 3 hours

An additional 6 hours in mathematics must be selected from the following:

MAT 233 Introduction to Statistics .................................. 3 hours
MAT 235 Discrete Mathematics II ................................. 3 hours
MAT 333 Differential Equations.........................................3 hours
MAT 334 Numerical Analysis............................................3 hours
MAT 430 Seminar ............................................................3 hours
MAT 431 Real Analysis ....................................................3 hours

A minor in mathematics consists of a minimum of 18 semester hours in mathematics beginning with MAT 135.

Sample Programs for the Major in Mathematics

FRESHMAN YEAR

Fall Semester
Spring Semester
MAT 135 Calculus I 3 MAT 136 Calculus II 3
ENG 131 English Comp. I 3 MAT 234 Intro. Finite Mathematics 3
REL 131 Old Testament 3 CSC 121 Computer Literacy 3
HUM 131 African Heritage 3 ENG 132 English Comp. II 3
REL 101 Chapel ½ REL 102 Chapel ½
LOG 131 Logic I 3 REL 132 New Testament 3
STI 121 Orientation 1 HUM 132 African American Exp 3
    16½     18½

SOPHOMORE YEAR

Fall Semester
Spring Semester
MAT 231 Calculus III 3 MAT 232 Calculus IV 3
MAT 233 Statistics 3 LOG 331 Logic II 3
HPR 120 Health 2 HUM 132 African American Exp. 3
BIO 131 Lige Science 3 PHY 131 Physical Science 3
REL 201 Chapel ½ REL 202 Chapel ½
PSY 230 Intro. Psychology 3 Elective   3
HIS 131 World Civilization 3 HPS 110 Physical Education 1
    17½     16½

JUNIOR YEAR

Fall Semester
Spring Semester
MAT 331 Linear Algebra 3 MAT 332 Abstract Algebra 3
CSC 331 FORTRAN 3 MAT 334 Numerical Analysis 3
REL 3XX or 4XX Religion 3 LOG 331 Logic II 3
REL 301 Chapel ½ REL 302 Chapel ½
SPE 232 Public Speaking 3 Elective   6
Electives   6     15½
    18½      

SENIOR YEAR

Fall Semester
Spring Semester
MAT 333 Differential Equations 3 MAT 336 Modern Geometry 3
MAT 431 Into. Real Analysis 3 MAT 430 Seminar Hist./Phil. Math. 3
Electives   9 Electives   9
    15     15

COMPUTER SCIENCE

The following courses are required for the major in Computer Science:

CSC 234

Computer Organization/Assembly Language ..... 3 hours

CSC 237

Data Structures ............................................... 3 hours

CSC 331

FORTRAN Programming ............................... 3 hours

CSC 332

COBOL Programming ................................... 3 hours

CSC 333

Systems Analysis and Design .......................... 3 hours

CSC 336

Database Management Systems ...................... 3 hours

CSC 337

Operating Systems .......................................... 3 hours

CSC 430

Special Topics ................................................. 3 hours

CSC 433

Computer Networks ....................................... 3 hours

CSC 435

Programming Languages ................................ 3 hours

MAT 135

Calculus I ........................................................ 3 hours

MAT 136

Calculus II ....................................................... 3 hours

MAT 231

Calculus III ...................................................... 3 hours

MAT 233

Introduction to Statistics .................................. 3 hours

MAT 234-235 Discrete Mathematics........................................6 hours
MAT 331 Linear Algebra...................................................8 hours
PHY 143-144 Elementary Physics.............................................8 hours

A Computer Science minor consists of a minimum of 18 hours in Computer Science.

Sample Programs for the Major in Computer Science

FRESHMAN YEAR

Fall Semester
Spring Semester
CSC 231 Intro. Comp. Science 3 CSC 232 Intro. Object Prog. 3
MAT 135 Calculus I 3 MAT 136 Calculus II 3
ENG 131 English Comp. I 3 MAT 234 Discrete Math I 3
REL 131 Old Testament 3 ENG 132 English Comp. II 3
HPS 110 Physical Education 1 REL 132 New Testament 3
REL 101 Chapel ½ REL 102 Chapel ½
HUM 131 African Heritage 3 HUM 132 African American Exp 3
STI 121 Orientation 2     18½
    18½      

SOPHOMORE YEAR

Fall Semester
Spring Semester
CSC 237 Data Structures 3 CSC 234 Assembly Lan./Org. 3
CSC 331 FORTRAN 3 BIO 131 Life Science 3
MAT 231 Calculus III 3 LOG 331 Logic II 3
MAT 235 Discrete Math II 3 SPE 232 Public Speaking 3
REL 201 Chapel ½ REL 202 Chapel ½
LOG 131 Logic I 3 HPR 120 Health 2
    15½     14½

JUNIOR YEAR

Fall Semester
Spring Semester
CSC 333 Systems Analysis 3 CSC 332 COBOL 3
CSC 337 Operating Systems 3 CSC 336 Database Management 3
MAT 331 Linear Algebra 3 ENG 235 Technical Writing 3
REL 301 Chapel ½ PHY 144 Elementary Physics II 4
PHY 143 Elementary Physics I 4 REL 302 Chapel ½
    13½ PSC 230 Geo-Political Studies 3
          16½

SENIOR YEAR

Fall Semester
Spring Semester
CSC 430 Special Topics 3 CSC 433 Computer Networks 3
REL 3XX or 4XX Religion 3 Electives   9
CSC 435 Prog. Languages 3     12
MAT 233 Statistics 3      
HIS 131 World Civilization 3      
    15