2019-2020 Undergraduate and Graduate Catalog

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2019-2020 Undergraduate and Graduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Applied Mathematics, B.S.

This major exposes students to various areas of applied mathematics, including mathematical modeling, data analytics, and statistics. Computer programming and software application areas are also included in this major. Internships are available as MTH 284 and MTH 484 , but are not required.

Baccalaureate Degree and Residency Requirements

All requirements for an undergraduate degree are listed under Academic Policies and Regulations in the undergraduate introductory section in this catalog. These requirements include a graduation requirement of at least one course in religion or theology.

General Education Requirements

The 42 credit hours of general education requirements are presented in the Academic Information section of this catalog. A course that meets a general education requirement may also meet a course requirement in the major or a course requirement in another discipline.

Courses Required for the Major

MTH 120 - Discrete Mathematics Credit(s): 3
MTH 150 - Calculus with Analytic Geometry I Credit(s): 4
MTH 151 - Calculus with Analytic Geometry II Credit(s): 4
MTH 200 - Linear Algebra Credit(s): 3
MTH 250 - Calculus with Analytic Geometry III Credit(s): 4
MTH 288 - Portfolio A Credit(s): 0
MTH 310 - Differential Equations Credit(s): 3
MTH 430 - Algebraic Structures Credit(s): 3
MTH 498 - Senior Portfolio Credit(s): 1
MTH 499 - Senior Synthesis Credit(s): 3

One of the Following Two Courses (3 credits)

MTH 115 - Introduction to Statistics Credit(s): 3
MTH 125 - Biostatistics Credit(s): 3

Three of the Following Five Courses (9 credits)

MTH 300 - Modeling and Numerical Approximation Credit(s): 3
MTH 315 - Advanced Statistics Credit(s): 3
MTH 316 - Non-Parametric Statistics Credit(s): 3
MTH 325 - Theory and Applications of Probability Credit(s): 3
MTH 405 - Principles of Cryptography Credit(s): 3

Courses Required in Other Disciplines

An application area may be selected from any of the following: accounting, business, biology, chemistry, computer science, cybersecurity, data analytics, education, finance, general science, or web development and design. Details for each application area follow.

Accounting Application Area (25 credits)

ACT 210 - Financial Accounting Credit(s): 3
ACT 220 - Managerial Accounting Credit(s): 3
ACT 310 - Intermediate Accounting I Credit(s): 3
ACT 320 - Intermediate Accounting II Credit(s): 3
ACT 420 - Accounting Information Systems Credit(s): 3
CIS 110 - Computer Applications: Spreadsheet Credit(s): 3
CIS 160 - Computer Science I Credit(s): 4
ACT 350 - Income Taxation for Individuals Credit(s): 3
OR
ACT 430 - Advanced Financial Management Credit(s): 3

Biology Application Area (25-26 credits)

BIO 132 - Evolution and Diversity with Lab Credit(s): 4
BIO 134 - Cell Biology with Lab Credit(s): 4
BIO 212 - Genetics Credit(s): 3
BIO 318 - Advanced Cellular Biology Credit(s): 3
CIS 160 - Computer Science I Credit(s): 4
CIS 161 - Computer Science II Credit(s): 4
CIS 200 - Scientific Computing Languages Credit(s): 3
OR
CIS 210 - Object-Oriented Programming (Java) Credit(s): 4

Business Application Area (26 credits)

ECN 210 - Principles of Macro Economics Credit(s): 3
ECN 220 - Principles of Micro Economics Credit(s): 3
ACT 210 - Financial Accounting Credit(s): 3
ACT 220 - Managerial Accounting Credit(s): 3
FIN 310 - Managerial Finance Credit(s): 3
CIS 160 - Computer Science I Credit(s): 4
CIS 161 - Computer Science II Credit(s): 4
CIS 330 - Database Management Systems Credit(s): 3

Chemistry Application Area (32-33 credits)

The chemistry application area contains the requirements for the chemistry minor as it is defined in the department of biological and physical sciences section of this catalog.

CHM 106 - General Chemistry I with Lab Credit(s): 4
CHM 108 - General Chemistry II with Lab Credit(s): 4
CHM 210 - Organic Chemistry I Credit(s): 3
CHM 211 - Organic Chemistry I Lab Credit(s): 2
CHM 212 - Organic Chemistry II Credit(s): 3
CHM 213 - Organic Chemistry II Lab Credit(s): 2
CHM 318 - Biochemistry Credit(s): 3
CIS 160 - Computer Science I Credit(s): 4
CIS 161 - Computer Science II Credit(s): 4
CIS 210 - Object-Oriented Programming (Java) Credit(s): 4
OR
CIS 200 - Scientific Computing Languages Credit(s): 3

Computer Science Application Area (25 credits)

CIS 160 - Computer Science I Credit(s): 4
CIS 161 - Computer Science II Credit(s): 4
CIS 210 - Object-Oriented Programming (Java) Credit(s): 4
CIS 250 - Algorithms and Data Structures Credit(s): 3
Plus three courses chosen from among the 300 and 400-level CIS courses. Credit(s): 9

Cybersecurity Application Area (24 credits)

CIS 125 - Introduction to Cybersecurity and Cyber Crime and Policies Credit(s): 3
CIS 160 - Computer Science I Credit(s): 4
CIS 161 - Computer Science II Credit(s): 4
CIS 210 - Object-Oriented Programming (Java) Credit(s): 4
OR
CIS 200 - Scientific Computing Languages Credit(s): 3

Plus Nine Credits from One of the Categories Below

Operating Systems

CIS 355 - Principles of Operating Systems Credit(s): 3
AND
CIS 356 - Operating System Security and Administration Credit(s): 3

One of the Following

CIS 405 - Principles of Cryptography Credit(s): 3
CIS 415 - Server Security and Maintenance/Troubleshooting Credit(s): 3
CIS 425 - Digital Forensics and Analysis Credit(s): 3
CIS 432 - Ethical Hacking Credit(s): 3

Networking

CIS 340 - Concepts of Telecommunications and Networking Credit(s): 3
CIS 405 - Principles of Cryptography Credit(s): 3
CIS 445 - Network Security and Management Credit(s): 3

Web Server & Development

CIS 215 - Database Fundamentals and Web Server Programming Credit(s): 3
CIS 380 - Web Development Security Credit(s): 3
CIS 405 - Principles of Cryptography Credit(s): 3

Data Analytics Application Area (29 credits)

CIS 200 - Scientific Computing Languages Credit(s): 3
CIS 160 - Computer Science I Credit(s): 4
CIS 161 - Computer Science II Credit(s): 4
CIS 330 - Database Management Systems Credit(s): 3
MTH 315 - Advanced Statistics Credit(s): 3
MTH 325 - Theory and Applications of Probability Credit(s): 3
MTH 435 - Big Data Analysis and Visualization Credit(s): 3
MTH 455 - Machine Learning I Credit(s): 3
MTH 470 - Deep Learning Credit(s): 3

Education Application Area (29 credits)

EDU 268 - Introduction to Learner Development Credit(s): 3
EDU 269 - Critical Skills in the Teaching Profession with Field Experience Credit(s): 3
EDU 270 - Introduction to Learner Diversity Credit(s): 3
EDU 350 - Methods of Teaching Reading in the Content Areas Credit(s): 3
EDU 401 - Classroom/Behavior Management Techniques-Middle/Secondary Credit(s): 3
CIS 160 - Computer Science I Credit(s): 4
CIS 161 - Computer Science II Credit(s): 4

Two of the Following Three Courses (6 credits)

EDU 271 - Introduction to Content Planning, Delivery, and Assessment Credit(s): 3
EDU 392 - Assessment of Ability and Achievement Credit(s): 3
EDU 447 - Planning for Instruction and Assessment-Middle and Secondary Credit(s): 3

Finance Application Area (28 credits)

ECN 210 - Principles of Macro Economics Credit(s): 3
ECN 220 - Principles of Micro Economics Credit(s): 3
ACT 210 - Financial Accounting Credit(s): 3
FIN 310 - Managerial Finance Credit(s): 3
FIN 320 - Money and Banking Credit(s): 3
CIS 110 - Computer Applications: Spreadsheet Credit(s): 3
CIS 160 - Computer Science I Credit(s): 4

Two of the Following Four Courses (6 credits)

FIN 325 - Credit Management Credit(s): 3
FIN 330 - Investments Credit(s): 3
FIN 335 - Commercial Banking Credit(s): 3
ACT 410 - Auditing Credit(s): 3

General Science Application Area (26-28 credits)

CHM 106 - General Chemistry I with Lab Credit(s): 4
PHY 218 - Engineering Physics I with Lab Credit(s): 4 (calculus-based)
PHY 220 - Engineering Physics II with Lab Credit(s): 4 (calculus-based)
CIS 160 - Computer Science I Credit(s): 4
CIS 161 - Computer Science II Credit(s): 4
CIS 210 - Object-Oriented Programming (Java) Credit(s): 4
OR
CIS 200 - Scientific Computing Languages Credit(s): 3

One of the Following 4 Courses (3-4 credits)

BIO 108 - Introduction to Life Science with Lab Credit(s): 3
BIO 203 - Science and Society Credit(s): 3
CHM 108 - General Chemistry II with Lab Credit(s): 4

Web Development and Design Application Area (23 credits)

ART 202 - Intro to Web Design Credit(s): 3
ART 223 - Introduction to Graphic Design Credit(s): 3
ART 302 - Web Design II Credit(s): 3
CIS 160 - Computer Science I Credit(s): 4
CIS 161 - Computer Science II Credit(s): 4
CIS 215 - Database Fundamentals and Web Server Programming Credit(s): 3
CIS 315 - Advanced Server-side Programming Credit(s): 3

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