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Department of Computer Science and Mathematics
C. Hardware and Networks
CSC731
High Performance Computer
Architecture
3
CSC732 ULSI Testing 3
CSC733 Embedded Systems 3
CSC734 Advanced Computer Networks 3
CSC736 Networks Security 3
CSC737
Pervasive Computing and Wireless
Networking
3
D. Software Engineering
CSC791 Advanced Software Engineering 3
CSC792
Object-Oriented Software
Engineering
3
CSC793 Software Testing and Analysis 3
CSC794 Software Quality Assurance 3
CSC795 Safety-Critical Systems 3
CSC796 Human–Computer Interaction 3
CSC788
Advanced Topics in Computer Science
(in any of the four concentration
areas; may be repeated)
Mathematics programs
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (B.S.)
IN MATHEMATICS
MISSION
The mission of the Mathematics Program is to
offer quality and broad education in mathematics,
supported by a foundation in the liberal arts. The
program aims at providing its graduates with the
knowledge and skills to teach at all school levels,
and to pursue higher degrees in mathematics
and other related fields.
EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES
The proposed curriculum provides the students
with a strong background in the skills of logic,
reasoning, critical thinking, and technology. More
particularly, the curriculum:
1. Covers the traditional aspect of a
mathematics major and supplements
the students with courses covering
contemporary mathematical topics
2. Offers a combination of pure and applied
mathematics
3. Permits the students to obtain a broad
exposure to those fields of mathematics
that are useful in the physical sciences,
engineering, and others
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4. Provides specific courses designed for
students who plan to become teachers of
mathematics
5. Provides the appropriate mathematical
background for students who wish to
pursue graduate studies in mathematics
or other related fields.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
Students who successfully complete the mathematics
major will be able to:
1. Exhibit an understanding of the nature of
mathematics.
2. Reason with abstract concepts.
3. Follow complex mathematical arguments
and develop mathematical arguments of
their own.
4. Understand and assess mathematical proofs
and construct appropriate mathematical
proofs of their own.
5. Communicate mathematical ideas, proofs
and conclusions successfully.
6. Understand the branches of mathematics
and how they are related.
7. Demonstrate knowledge of essential areas
in mathematics such as algebra, analysis,
and probability and statistics, with the
opportunity to become acquainted with
the fields of number theory, mathematical
logic, combinatorics, geometry and
topology.
8. Demonstrate knowledge of applied
mathematics such as dynamical systems,
numerical analysis and graph theory.
9. Use their understanding of some of the
more advanced ideas within mathematics
development of their capability for working
with abstract concepts.
10. Perform mathematical computations using
a computer package when appropriate.
11. Work effectively in a professional workplace
related to mathematics or in a graduate
program.
CURRICULUM REQUIREMENTS
The Program requirements consist of a minimum
of 92 credits. The major core requirements
consist of 9 mathematics courses (27 credits),
6 additional mathematics courses (18 credits)
to be chosen from a list of elective courses, one
course in computer science (3 credits), and 2
courses chosen from a list of restricted electives
(6 credits), and 4 credits of free electives.
ACADEMIC CATALOG [ 2011-2012 ] SCHOOL OF ARTS AND SCIENCES
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