Kathy Ivey, head
J. Baker, J. Barnes, S. Despeaux, R. DeVane, M. Dolan, M. Holliday, J. Klerlein, D. Luginbuhl, S. Manickam, E. McNelis, N. Norgaard, D. Teague, C. Wallis, A. Wilkinson, H. Williford, R. Willis
Liberal Studies, 42 hours
The major requires 66 hours. Only grades of C (2.0) or higher in required computer science courses will satisfy requirements for the major. The following courses are required:
CS 150 Problem Solving and Programming I, 4 hours
CS 151 Problem Solving and Programming II, 4 hours
CS 260 Logic for Computer Science, 3 hours
CS 350 Introduction to Computer Organization, 3 hours
CS 351 Data Structures, 3 hours
CS 352 Organization of Programming Languages, 3 hours
CS 360 Theory of Computation, 3 hours
CS 363 Software Development, 3 hours
CS 370 Operating Systems, 3 hours
CS 463 Software Engineering, 3 hours
CS 465 Computer Networks, 3 hours
CS 495 Capstone, 3 hours
MATH 153 Calculus I, 4 hours
MATH 255 Calculus II, 4 hours
MATH 310 Discrete Structures, 3 hours
MATH 270 Statistical Methods I or MATH 370 Probability and Statistics I, 3 hours
Complete the liberal studies science requirement and in addition, complete 8 hours selected from one of the following groups: BIOL 140, 141 or CHEM 132, 140 or GEOL 150, 155 or PHYS 130, 131 or PHYS 230, 231.
Six additional hours of courses selected from CS courses numbered above 250 (excluding CS 320) that are not required or MATH 441 or ECET 331, 332, 431 or TEL 345 (including at least 3 hours from courses at the 400 level)
12 additional hours of general electives complete the program of study. At least 32 hours taken at WCU must be at the junior-senior level to meet one of the general university degree requirements.
Total Hours for Degree: 120
HSCC
101
This sequence requires that students begin in Calculus I.
Students may finish earlier if they attend summer school at WCU or another approved institution.
Liberal studies, 42 hours
The major requires 45 hours as follows:
MATH 153, 255, 256 Calculus I, II, III, 12 hours
MATH 250 Introduction to Logic and Proof, 2 hours
MATH 270 Statistical Methods I, 3 hours
MATH 300 Problem Solving, 2 hours
MATH 310 Discrete Structures, 3 hours
MATH 361 Introduction to Abstract Algebra, 3 hours
MATH 362 Introduction to Linear Algebra, 3 hours
MATH 400 History of Mathematics, 3 hours
MATH 411 Foundations in Geometry, 3 hours
MATH 479 Capstone: Seminar, 2 hours
EDEL 466 Computers in Education, 3 hours
Math electives (6 hours) selected from 370, 375, 412, 422, 423, 461, 462, 470
To complete the program, 41 hours are required, including the professional education sequence (28 hours) for secondary and special subject teaching. At least 32 hours taken at WCU must be at the junior-senior level to meet one of the general university degree requirements.
Total Hours for Degree: 128
HSCC
101
This sequence requires that students begin in Calculus I in an even numbered year.
Students may finish earlier if they attend summer school at WCU or another approved institution.
Liberal Studies, 42 hours
All majors in mathematics are strongly encouraged to take a physics sequence to satisfy part of their liberal studies science sequence requirement.
Major requirements:
Core, 25 hours:
153, 255, 256 Calculus I, II, III, 12 hours
250 Introduction to Logic and Proof, 2 hours
270 Statistical Methods I, 3 hours
310 Discrete Structures, 3 hours
362 Introduction to Linear Algebra, 3 hours
479 Capstone: Seminar, 2 hours
Math Electives:
Algebra/Discrete: 361, 461, 462
Analysis: 331, 422, 423
Computing/Modeling: 320, 350, 441
Statistics: 370, 375, 470
Applied Option:
Required 12 hours: CS 340 and three courses from the math electives with at least one course in the Computing/Modeling category.
To complete the program: 49 hours are required, including a second major or a minor in one of the following areas of application: biology, chemistry, computer science, economics, finance, geology, physics, or a program approved by the mathematics and computer science department head.
Traditional Mathematics Option:
Required 18 hours: CS 340, one course from each of the four math electives categories, and one additional course from any of the four math elective categories or other math courses approved by the mathematics and computer science department head.
To complete the program: 43 hours are required, including a second major, a minor, or a program approved by the mathematics and computer science department head.
Mathematics Education Option:
Required 20 hours: EDEL 466, MATH 300, MATH 400, MATH 411, MATH 361, and two additional courses selected from the math electives or MATH 412.
To complete the program: 41 hours are required, including the 28-hour professional education sequence.
In all options, at least 32 hours taken at WCU must be at the junior-senior level to meet one of the general university degree requirements.
Total Hours for Degree: 128
HSCC
101
This sequence requires that students begin in Calculus I. The general electives must include a second major or minor in one of the following areas of application: biology, chemistry, computer science, economics, finance, geology, physics, or a program approved by the mathematics and computer science department head.
Students may finish earlier if they attend summer school at WCU or another approved institution.
Total Hours for Degree: 128
HSCC
101
This sequence requires that students begin in Calculus I. The general electives must include a second major, minor, or a program approved by the mathematics and computer science department head.
Students may finish earlier if they attend summer school at WCU or another approved institution.
HSCC
101