Whether you’re interested in a career in a cutting-edge technological field, enamored
of programming or networking, excited about a career teaching mathematics at the high
school level, or interested in mathematics in general, the Department of Mathematics
and Computer Science will help you to acquire the knowledge to turn your interests
into expertise.
Our department faculty members are committed to excellence in teaching, and that commitment shows through our student-focused
programs and engaging in-depth curriculum.
Undergraduate Programs
There are few fields with greater possibilities for the future than math and computer
science. WCU’s Department of Mathematics and Computer Science offers undergraduate
degrees in Mathematics, Mathematics Education, and Computer Science. We also have
a Second Academic Concentration option for lower grades education and P.E.Majors and
a Minor in Computer Science.
Mathematics
Computer Science
Clubs and Organizations
Students involved with the Mathematics and Computer Science department have started
several clubs and organizations with a range of interests Below are some of the currently
active clubs in the department.
- Computer Science Club
- Math Club
- NC Council of Teachers of Mathematics Student Affiliate
- WCU GNU/Linux Users Group
- WCU Macintosh Users Group
Facilities
The departmental computing lab, located in Stillwell 434, has ample space for student
to gather for work and contains computers running Linux (Debian) and Microsoft Windows.
The computers have many mathematics and programming software packages installed,
including: Mathmatica, Matlab, Vensim, Geometer's Sketchpad, LaTeX, Java, Python,
Perl, Ruby, C, C++, and more.
The Mathematics Tutoring Center, located in Stillwell 455, offers space for students to work on their math assignments
and to get help from the knowledgeable tutors on staff. The Mathematics Tutoring Center
offers many resources, including: drop in tutoring, individual tutoring, a library
of textbooks, and study sessions. Learn More
