Program Overview

Major in Mathematics, Computational Mathematics Concentration

The Computational Mathematics Concentration prepares students both for careers in industry and graduate work in mathematics. The course work in this concentration emphasizes mathematics that underlies the computational sciences.

Effective Fall 2023

A minimum grade of 'C' (2.000) is required in all mathematics, statistics, and computer science courses that are required for graduation.

Freshman

• CO 150: College Composition (GT-CO2) - 3 credits
• MATH 192: First Year Seminar in Mathematical Sciences - 1 credit
• Select one group from the following:
  • Group A:
    • CS 150B: Culture and Coding: Python (GT-AH3) - 3 credits
    • CS 162 or 164: CS1--Introduction to Java Programming or CS1--Computational Thinking with Java
  • Group B:
    • CS 152: Python for STEM
    • CS 162 or 164: CS1--Introduction to Java Programming or CS1--Computational Thinking with Java
• Select one course from the following:
  • MATH 156: Mathematics for Computational Science I (GT-MA1) - 4 credits
  • MATH 160: Calculus for Physical Scientists I (GT-MA1) - 4 credits
• Select one course from the following:
  • MATH 161: Calculus for Physical Scientists II (GT-MA1) - 4 credits
  • MATH 256: Mathematics for Computational Science II
• Arts and Humanities - 3 credits
• Biological and Physical Sciences - 3 credits
• Historical Perspectives - 3 credits
• Elective - 0-4 credits
• Total Credits: 30

Sophomore

• CS 165: CS2--Data Structures - 4 credits
• Select one course from the following:
  • CS 220: Discrete Structures and the Applications - 2-4 credits
  • MATH 235: Introduction to Mathematical Reasoning
• Select one course from the following:
  • DSCI 369: Linear Algebra for Data Science - 3-4 credits
  • MATH 369: Linear Algebra I
• Select one course from the following:
  • STAT 303/ECE 303: Introduction to Communications Principles - 3 credits
  • STAT 315: Intro to Theory and Practice of Statistics
• Arts and Humanities - 3 credits
• Biological and Physical Sciences - 4 credits
• Social and Behavioral Sciences - 3 credits
• Electives - 5-8 credits
• Total Credits: 30

Junior

• Select one course from the following:
  • MATH 360: Mathematics of Information Security - 3 credits
  • MATH 366: Introduction to Abstract Algebra
• Select one course from the following:
  • CS 320: Algorithms--Theory and Practice - 3 credits
  • MATH 317: Advanced Calculus of One Variable
• Mathematical Sciences Electives - 9 credits
• Mathematical/Computer Science Electives - 6 credits
• Electives - 9 credits
• Total Credits: 30

Senior

• JTC 300: Strategic Writing and Communication (GT-CO3) - 3 credits
• Select one Capstone Course:
  • MATH 435: Projects in Applied Mathematics - 3 credits
  • MATH 460: Information and Coding Theory
• Mathematical Science Electives - 3 credits
• Mathematical/Computer Science Electives - 6 credits
• Electives - 15 credits
• Total Credits: 30
• Program Total Credits: 120

Distinctive Requirements for Degree Program

To prepare for the first semester, the curriculum for the Major in Mathematics, Computational Mathematics Concentration assumes students enter college prepared to take calculus. Entering students who are not prepared to take calculus will need to fulfill pre-calculus requirements in the first semester: MATH 117, MATH 118, MATH 124, MATH 125, MATH 126. A minimum grade of C is required in all mathematics, statistics, and computer science courses that are required by the major.

Semester 1

• Critical: CO 150, MATH 192, First Course from Group A or B, MATH 156 or MATH 160, 1C
• Recommended:
• AUCC: 1A, 3B, 1B, 1C
• Credits: 13-14

Semester 2

• Critical: MATH 161 or MATH 256, Remaining Course(s) from Group A or B, Calculus Series Part I
• Recommended: Arts and Humanities, Historical Perspectives, Biological and Physical Sciences
• AUCC: 1B, 3B, 3D, 3A
• Credits: 16-17

Semester 3

• Critical: CS 165, CS 220 or MATH 235, DSCI 369 or MATH 369
• Recommended: Arts and Humanities
• AUCC:
• Credits: 12-15

Semester 4

• Critical: STAT 303/ECE 303 or STAT 315, Biological and Physical Sciences, Social and Behavioral Sciences, Calculus series Part II
• Recommended: Electives
• AUCC: 3A, 3C
• Credits: 15-18

Semester 5

• Critical: MATH 360 or MATH 366, Mathematical Science Electives, Mathematical/Computer Science Electives
• Recommended: Elective
• AUCC:
• Credits: 15

Semester 6

• Critical: CS 320 or MATH 317, Mathematical Sciences Electives, Mathematical/Computer Science Electives
• Recommended: Electives
• AUCC:
• Credits: 15

Semester 7

• Critical: JTC 300, Mathematical Science Electives, Mathematical/Computer Science Electives
• Recommended: Electives
• AUCC: 2
• Credits: 15

Semester 8

• Critical: Capstone Course, Mathematical/Computer Science Electives, The benchmark courses for the 8th semester are the remaining courses in the entire program of study.
• Recommended: Electives
• AUCC: 4C
• Credits: 15
• Program Total Credits: 120