Mathematics of Computer Science Minor

The Minor in the Mathematics of Computer Science prepares students to be mathematically informed computer scientists. Students in the Minor take a core set of mathematics courses, and computing courses that apply the mathematics to important problems in computer science. The Minor gives students a foundation for careers or further study in computing, mathematics, applied mathematics, and similar fields.

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of the Minor in Mathematics of Computer Science, students will be able to:

Construct mathematical justifications for computer algorithms, including stating or identifying relevant definitions and theorems, proving theorems, and deriving necessary formulas
Reduce algorithms to working programs in at least one programming language
Describe at least one example of how appropriate mathematical models lead to correct and efficient algorithms and programs to solve computing problems.

Total Credits Required to Complete Minor: 23

Minor Requirements

MATH 221 - Calculus I Credit(s): 4
MATH 222 - Calculus II Credit(s): 4
MATH 233 - Linear Algebra I Credit(s): 3
MATH 239 - Introduction to Mathematical Proof Credit(s): 3
MATH 230 - Programming and Mathematical Problem Solving Credit(s): 3 or PHYS 261 - Programming in Physics Credit(s): 3
MATH 240 - Object Oriented Programming Credit(s): 3
One of the following:
MATH 303 - Theory of Computational Complexity Credit(s): 3
MATH 304 - Theory of Computability Credit(s): 3
MATH 332 - Linear Programming and Operations Research Credit(s): 3
MATH 345 - Numerical Analysis I Credit(s): 3
MATH 382 - Discrete Wavelets and Applications Credit(s): 3
MATH 384 - Computational Graphics Credit(s): 3
MATH 385 - Mathematical Reasoning and Advanced Programming Techniques Credit(s): 3