OBJECTIVES
The objectives of the Department are:
  1. To provide a wide variety of courses in mathematics and computer science, to meet the needs of the college popula­tion;
  2. To review the course offerings of the department periodical­ly and to ensure that the curricula provide adequate train­ing in all areas necessary to prepare the students for grad­uate work, teaching, or employment in other areas related to their major;
  3. To provide for high standards in service courses which should prepare the student with necessary tools for modern life;
  4. To provide the kind of atmosphere in classes which will encourage students to be self-starting, self-directed, and creative in their thinking; and
  5. To encourage the faculty to seek continually?and to share?ways to improve the department generally, and specifically to improve the quality of instruction and research.
PROGRAM OFFERINGS
The Department of Mathematics and Computer Science offers programs leading to the Bachelor of Science degree in three major areas: Computer Science, Mathematics, and Teaching of Mathematics.

The specific objectives of the program in computer science are that graduates should be able:
  1. To construct algorithms to solve problems;
  2. To know what general types of problems have computer solutions, and the various tools necessary for solving such problems;
  3. To write programs that work correctly, are well document­ed, and are readable;
  4. To determine whether or not they have written a reasonable efficient and well-organized program;
  5. To assess the implication of work performed either as an individual or as a team member;
  6. To understand basic computer architecture;
  7. To have facility with (elementary) mathematics and statis­tics; and
  8. To be prepared to pursue in-depth training in one or more application areas or further education in computer science.

Graduates of the program in mathematics should be able:
  1. To learn mathematical concepts and principles indepen­dently;
  2. To recognize and construct proofs;
  3. To understand the interrelationship of the different branch­es of mathematics studied (algebra, analysis, and geometry); and
  4. To appreciate the historical, philosophical, and cultural sig­nificance of mathematics covered in the curriculum.