Department Information

Acting Department Chair:	Patricia Hillman
Assistant Chair:	Anne Quinn
Secretary:	Paula Warner
Location:	Doucette Hall Room 200
Phone:	(814)-732-2760

The Spring open house will be on Sunday April 13^th 2008 from 1-3 in the University Center. Come meet some of our students and faculty and see what Math & Computer Science is all about.

Mathematics Placement and the Mathematics Requirement Information

The Department of Mathematics and Computer Science offers programs that lead to the following degrees: Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics, Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Bachelor of Science in Education-Area of Certification: Secondary Mathematics (refer to the Educational Services Department), and an Associate of Science in Computer Science.

The Department of Mathematics and Computer Science also offers a mathematics minor and a computer science minor. These minors can be coordinated with virtually any academic discipline.

The Department of Mathematics and Computer Science develops the capacity of the student to analyze a variety of life situations modeling the problem environment with logical and numerical tools. As such, a strong foundation in mathematics and computer science becomes the basis for clear reasoning and problem solving in many other areas. Professionals in virtually all disciplines recognize the importance of mastering computer skills, developing problem-solving competence and studying mathematics. When students develop their abilities in mathematics and computer science they move from using the logical models proposed by others, to being able to create new approaches for the problems and technologies of tomorrow.

Course offerings include courses in algebra, analysis, statistics, geometry, programming languages, software design, database design and management, data structures, networking, artificial intelligence, operating systems, and computer architecture. The department also provides a variety of introductory courses from which students in any curriculum may select according to their needs and interests.

Opportunities available to graduates with a major in mathematics or computer science include graduate study and a wide variety of positions in business, education, government, and industry.