B.S. in Mathematics - Computational Mathematics Concentration
(Note: As of Fall 2017, this program is no longer accepting new students. Interested students should consider the B.S. in Mathematics - Applied and Computational Mathematics Concentration.)
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| General Education Requirements | ||
| English Composition requirements | 6 | |
| Mathematics requirement | 3 | |
| Public Speaking requirement | 3 | |
| Science requirements | 6 | |
| Behavioral & Social Science requirements | 6 | |
| Humanities requirements | 6 | |
| Arts requirement | 3 | |
| Diverse Communities requirement | 3 | |
| Interdisciplinary requirement | 3 | |
| Student Electives | 9 | |
| Writing Emphasis requirements | 9 | |
| Major Requirements | ||
| MAT 151 | Introduction to Discrete Mathematics | 3 |
| MAT 161 | Calculus I | 4 |
| MAT 162 | Calculus II | 4 |
| MAT 200 | The Nature of Mathematics | 3 |
| MAT 261 | Calculus III | 4 |
| MAT 311 | Linear Algebra 1 | 3 |
| MAT 325 | Numerical Analysis I | 3 |
| MAT 343 | Differential Equations | 3 |
| MAT 413 | Computer Algebra | 3 |
| MAT 425 | Numerical Analysis II | 3 |
| MAT 427 | Introduction to Optimization Techniques | 3 |
| or MAT 493 | Mathematical Modeling | |
| MAT 443 | Applied Analysis I | 3 |
| STA 319 | Applied Statistics | 3 |
| Related/Cognate Requirements | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Business and Organizational Writing | ||
| Strategies for Writing in the Workplace | ||
| Technical Writing | ||
| CSC 141 | Computer Science I 1 | 3 |
| CSC 142 | Computer Science II | 3 |
| CSC 240 | Computer Science III | 3 |
| CSC 241 | Data Structures & Algorithms | 3 |
| CSC 242 | Computer Organization | 3 |
| or MAT 405 | Special Topics in Mathematics | |
| Free Electives or Internship | ||
| Select 18 semester hours of electives and/or internship (chosen under advisement) | 18 | |
| Total Minimum Credits Required | 120 | |
To track their individual degree progress, students are advised to access their Degree Progress Report (DPR) via myWCU regularly. For more information, visit wcupa.edu/DegreeProgressReport.
The following is a sample suggested course sequence for this program; course offerings and availability are not guaranteed. Students should consult their academic advisor with any questions.
| Year One | ||
|---|---|---|
| Semester One | Credits | |
| MAT 151 | Introduction to Discrete Mathematics | 3 |
| MAT 161 | Calculus I | 4 |
| CSC 141 | Computer Science I 2 | 3 |
| Gen Ed Arts Course | 3 | |
| Gen Ed Humanities Course | 3 | |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Semester Two | ||
| MAT 162 | Calculus II | 4 |
| MAT 200 | The Nature of Mathematics | 3 |
| CSC 142 | Computer Science II | 3 |
| WRT 120 | Effective Writing I | 3 |
| SPK 230 | Business and Professional Speech Communication | 3 |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Year Two | ||
| Semester Three | ||
| MAT 261 | Calculus III | 4 |
| MAT 311 | Linear Algebra 1 | 3 |
| CSC 240 | Computer Science III | 3 |
| WRT 200 | Critical Writing and Research | 3 |
| Gen Ed Elective | 3 | |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Semester Four | ||
| STA 319 | Applied Statistics | 3 |
| MAT 343 | Differential Equations | 3 |
| CSC 241 | Data Structures & Algorithms | 3 |
| Gen Ed Behavioral/Social Science Course | 3 | |
| Free Elective | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Year Three | ||
| Semester Five | ||
| MAT 325 | Numerical Analysis I | 3 |
| MAT 413 | Computer Algebra | 3 |
| IW Course | 3 | |
| Free Elective | 3 | |
| Gen Ed Elective | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Semester Six | ||
| MAT 443 | Applied Analysis I | 3 |
| MAT 405 | Special Topics in Mathematics (Cryptography) | 3 |
| Gen Ed Behavioral/Social Science Course | 3 | |
| JW Course | 3 | |
| Free Elective | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Year Four | ||
| Semester Seven | ||
| MAT 425 | Numerical Analysis II | 3 |
| ENG 368 | Business and Organizational Writing (W) | 3 |
| Gen Ed Humanities Course | 3 | |
| Gen Ed Elective | 3 | |
| Free Elective | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Semester Eight | ||
| MAT 493 | Mathematical Modeling | 3 |
| MAT 491 | Internship in Applied Mathematics | 2-4 |
| Gen Ed Science Course | 3 | |
| Free Electives | 6-9 | |
| Credits | 14-19 | |
| Total Credits | 122-127 | |
Three writing-emphasis courses are required. At least one must be at the 300 level or above. Transfer students entering with 40-70 semester hours must take two writing emphasis courses and those entering with more than 70 semester hours must take one.
