Mathematics for Information Systems, B.S.

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Graduates of the Mathematics for Information Systems program will have backgrounds in mathematics, business and information systems. These students take a variety of mathematical analysis courses including calculus, probability and statistics, and mathematical modeling. In addition, these students take a variety of computer and business related courses including computer programming, operating systems, data base applications, and business.

Students with this degree will enter the job market as business people with quantitative skills. Students will be hired by major businesses that need statistical analysis of both business and mathematical natures.

System-wide General Education Requirement (30 Credits)

Majors must take MATH 123 as part of the System-wide General Education Requirement.

Mathematics Component (28 Credits)

Students obtaining a degree in Computer Science, Computer Game Design, Physical Science, Biology for Information Systems or Education in Biology, only need to complete the Mathematics Component of the program to obtain a second major in Mathematics for Information Systems.

MATH 125 - Calculus II 4 credits
MATH 201 - Introduction to Discrete Mathematics 3 credits
MATH 281 - Introduction to Statistics 3 credits
MATH 315 - Linear Algebra 3-4 credits (3 credits required)
MATH 316 - Discrete Mathematics 2-3 credits (3 credits required)
Choose 12 credits from the following (12 Credits)
MATH 225 - Calculus III 4 credits
MATH 282 - Mathematics of Games 3 credits
MATH 318 - Advanced Discrete Mathematics 3 credits
MATH 321 - Differential Equations 3-4 credits (3 credits required)
MATH 361 - Modern Geometry 3 credits
MATH 381 - Introduction to Probability and Statistics 3-4 credits (3 credits required)
MATH 413 - Abstract Algebra I 3 credits
MATH 418 - Mathematical Modeling 3 credits
MATH 471 - Numerical Analysis I 3 credits
MATH 475 - Operations Research 3 credits
MATH 492 - Topics 1-6 credits *
MATH 498 - Undergraduate Research/Scholarship 1-6 credits (2 credits required)
*May be repeated several times provided student does not enroll in the same topic course.

Computer Information Systems Minor (24 Credits)

CIS 251 - Business Applications Programming 3 credits
CIS 325 - Management Information Systems 3 credits
CIS 332 - Structured Systems Analysis and Design 3 credits
CIS 484 - Database Management Systems 3 credits
CSC 105 - Introduction to Computers 3 credits
CSC 150 - Computer Science I 3 credits
CIS/CSC Elective 3 credits
Choose one course from the following (3 credits)
CIS 350 - Computer Hardware, Data Communications and Networking 3 credits
CSC 363 - Hardware, Virtualization, and Data Communication 3 credits

Minor (18-21 Credits)

Students choose from one of the following minors: Biology Minor , Business Administration Minor , Chemistry Minor , Computer Forensics Minor , Cyber Operations Minor , Computer Science Minor or Physics Minor

Electives (17-20 Credits)

One of these credits will have been met upon completion of MATH 123 as part of the System-wide General Education Requirements.