Mathematics and Computer Science

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Faculty

Jeffrey S. Powell, Interim Chair, Professor, Mathematics
Emily A. Hynds, Associate Professor, Mathematics
Janie A. Kennedy, Associate Professor, Mathematics
Sonya S. Stanley, Associate Professor, Mathematics
Kwadwo Antwi-Fordjour, Assistant Professor, Mathematics
Frank A. Patane, Assistant Professor, Mathematics
Mingwei Sun, Assistant Professor, Mathematics
Candace H. Todd, Assistant Professor, Mathematics

David R. Luginbuhl, Director, Associate Professor, Computer Science
Gregory A. Kawell, Assistant Professor, Computer Science
Brian R. Toone, Assistant Professor, Computer Science

Undergraduate Programs and Requirements

Majors
Computer Science Major (B.S.) 
Mathematics Major (B.S.)  

Minors
Computer Science Minor 
Mathematics Minor  

Interdisciplinary Minors
Bioinformatics Minor for Majors in Other Disciplines 
Bioinformatics Minor for Computer Science Majors 
Bioinformatics Minor for Majors in Other Disciplines   

The department offers two majors: mathematics and computer science, both leading to the bachelor of science degree. Students planning to earn an Alabama teacher’s certificate in mathematics should consult the department chair as well as consult the Department of Teacher Education  section of this catalog.

The department also offers three minors: mathematics, computer science, and an interdisciplinary minor in bioinformatics, offered in cooperation with the Department of Biological and Environmental Sciences . The bioinformatics minor is available in three variations, depending on the student’s major: one for biology or biochemistry majors, one for computer science majors, and one for majors in other disciplines.
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*See the Department of Biological and Environmental Sciences  for program requirements for the bioinformatics minor for biology and biochemistry majors.

General Education: University Core Curriculum and Distribution Requirements

See General Education Overview  in the Howard College of Arts and Sciences introductory pages for a list of required and applicable courses.

Note: Any math course taken to meet requirements for a major or minor in the department may also be used to meet the general education mathematics requirement.

Programs

• Computer Science Major (B.S.)
• Mathematics Major (B.S.)

• Bioinformatics Minor for Computer Science Majors
• Bioinformatics Minor for Majors in Other Disciplines
• Computer Science Minor
• Mathematics Minor

Courses

• COSC 107 - Introduction to Computer Science (4)
• COSC 110 - Introduction to Programming (4)
• COSC 200 - Discrete Structures for Computer Science (4)
• COSC 210 - Data Structures and Algorithms (4)
• COSC 305 - Computer Organization and Architecture (4)
• COSC 306 - Principles of Bioinformatics (4)
• COSC 315 - Databases and Information Management (4)
• COSC 325 - Languages and Theory (4)
• COSC 335 - Operating Systems and Networking (4)
• COSC 407 - Advanced Bioinformatics (4)
• COSC 410 - Computer Science Research/Internship (1-4)
• COSC 420 - Software Engineering (4)
• COSC 460 - Current Topics in Computing (4)
• COSC 470 - Artificial Intelligence and Advanced Computing Strategies (4)
• COSC 495 - Senior Seminar and Project (4)

• MATH 107 - Mathematics for Elementary Teachers (4)
• MATH 110 - Contemporary Mathematics (4)
• MATH 150 - Precalculus (4)
• MATH 210 - Elementary Statistics (4)
• MATH 240 - Calculus I (4)
• MATH 260 - Calculus II (4)
• MATH 270 - Calculus III (4)
• MATH 280 - Introduction to Advanced Mathematics (4)
• MATH 320 - Numerical Analysis (4)
• MATH 330 - Differential Equations (4)
• MATH 340 - Linear Algebra (4)
• MATH 350 - Vector Calculus (4)
• MATH 360 - Complex Variables (4)
• MATH 370 - Mathematical Statistics (4)
• MATH 410 - Number Theory (4)
• MATH 420 - College Geometry (4)
• MATH 430 - Abstract Algebra (4)
• MATH 440 - Introductory Real Analysis (4)
• MATH 450 - General Topology (4)
• MATH 480 - Topics in Mathematics (1-4)
• MATH 485 - Senior Seminar (2)
• MATH 495 - Senior Project (2)