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Mathematics and Computer Science

(BS)

Major

The Mathematics and Computer Science major comprises a required upper-division writing intensive course and the following:

CIS 3300
Business Programming in COBOL.  (3 credits)
MAT 1441G
Calculus and Analytic Geometry I.  (5 credits)
MAT 2170
Computer Science I.  (3 credits)
MAT 2345
Elements of Discrete Mathematics.  (3 credits)
MAT 2442
Calculus and Analytic Geometry II.  (5 credits)
MAT 2443
Calculus and Analytic Geometry III.  (4 credits)
MAT 2550
Introduction to Linear Algebra.  (3 credits)
MAT 2670
Computer Science II.  (3 credits)
MAT 3570
Numerical Calculus.  (3 credits)
MAT 3670
Principles of Computer Systems.  (3 credits)
MAT 3701
Probability and Statistics I.  (3 credits)
MAT 3702
Probability and Statistics II.  (3 credits)
MAT 3770
Combinatorial Computing.  (3 credits)
MAT 4275
Internship in Mathematics and Computer Science.  (10 to 15 credits)

(10 hours from MAT 4275)

MAT 4870
Data Structures and Algorithm Analysis.  (3 credits)
MAT 4970
Principles of Operating Systems.  (3 credits)

6-8 Semester Hours of Electives Chosen From

CIS 3340
File Organization and Management Methods.  (3 credits)
MAT 3501
Differential Equations I.  (3 credits)
MAT 3502
Differential Equations II.  (3 credits)
MAT 3530
Abstract Algebra.  (4 credits)
MAT 4750
Linear Programming.  (3 credits)
MAT 4850
Operations Research.  (3 credits)
PHY 3150
Electronics.  (4 credits)

Suggested Four-Year Plan of Study

First Year, First Semester - Total Hours: 15

  • General Education Elective. Credits: 4
ENG 1001G
Composition and Language.  (3 credits)
MAT 1441G
Calculus and Analytic Geometry I.  (5 credits)
MAT 2170
Computer Science I.  (3 credits)

First Year, Second Semester - Total Hours: 15-16

  • General Education Elective. Credits: 3
  • Elective. Credits: 1-2
ENG 1002G
Composition and Literature.  (3 credits)
MAT 2442
Calculus and Analytic Geometry II.  (5 credits)
MAT 2670
Computer Science II.  (3 credits)

Second Year, First Semester - Total Hours: 16

  • General Education Elective. Credits: 3
  • General Education Elective. Credits: 3
MAT 2345
Elements of Discrete Mathematics.  (3 credits)
MAT 2443
Calculus and Analytic Geometry III.  (4 credits)
SPC 1310G
Introduction to Speech Communication.  (3 credits)

Second Year, Second Semester - Total Hours: 15

  • General Education Elective. Credits: 3
  • General Education Elective. Credits: 3
HIS 3600G
The U.S. Constitution and the Nation.  (3 credits)

or PLS 1153G

MAT 2550
Introduction to Linear Algebra.  (3 credits)
MAT 3570
Numerical Calculus.  (3 credits)
PLS 1153G
American Government and Constitution.  (3 credits)

or HIS 3600G

Third Year, First Semester - Total Hours: 15

  • General Education Elective. Credits: 3
  • Elective. Credits: 3
CIS 3300
Business Programming in COBOL.  (3 credits)
MAT 3670
Principles of Computer Systems.  (3 credits)
MAT 3701
Probability and Statistics I.  (3 credits)

Third Year, Second Semester - Total Hours: 15

  • MCS Elective. Credits: 3
  • Upper Div Wi. Credits: 3
  • Elective. Credits: 3
MAT 3702
Probability and Statistics II.  (3 credits)
MAT 3770
Combinatorial Computing.  (3 credits)

Summer, Junior Year - Total Hours: 10

MAT 4275
Internship in Mathematics and Computer Science.  (10 to 15 credits)

(Up to 15 semester hours may be taken but only 10 semester hours count toward major.)

Fourth Year, First Semester - Total Hours: 12-13

  • MCS Elective. Credits: 3
  • Senior Seminar. Credits: 3
  • Elective or Foreign Language. Credits: 3-4
MAT 4870
Data Structures and Algorithm Analysis.  (3 credits)

Fourth Year, Second Semester - Total Hours: 12-13

  • Elective. Credits: 3
  • Elective. Credits: 3
  • Elective or Foreign Language. Credits: 3-4
MAT 4970
Principles of Operating Systems.  (3 credits)

Footnotes

(Major GPA based on those courses listed above taken at EIU.)

Information sourced from the 2004-2005 EIU Undergraduate Catalog.

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