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Math/Computer Science
The Bachelor of Science in Mathematics/Computer Science degree is designed with flexibility to provide academically sound training in mathematics and computer science which will enable graduates of this program either to continue their education in graduate studies or to find suitable employment. Employment opportunities for graduates exist mainly in the computer services industry, both locally and nationwide.
Math/Computer Science Curricula
In pursuing the B.S. in Mathematics/Computer Science, students will complete
a set of courses that fulfills the general education requirements, a
set of mathematics and computer science courses that comprises the major,
and several hours of elective courses. Students are allowed the flexibility
to choose a general advisement track or a computer science advisement
track to satisfy major requirements.
Two important areas of the Mathematics/Computer Science curriculum are
computer science and mathematics. Students take courses which will assure
competence in at least one of the major computer languages in use today.
Furthermore, students become proficient in algorithmic design, numerical
analysis, and systems analysis. Students are also provided with mathematics
courses giving a strong mathematical foundation on which computer science
is based. In addition, the curriculum covers all of the modern knowledge
of mathematics required for graduate study in mathematics. Finally, students
are given training in logical problem solving. This last skill is one of
the most important and valuable assets an individual can present to an
employer.
A foreign language and science are also included in each curriculum. Although
not specifically stated, French or German is recommended as the foreign
language and physics is the recommended science.
Students are also provided free elective courses that allow the student
to expand their knowledge into other areas of study in which they are interested.
Students can select from courses in business, the humanities, history and
political science, natural science, engineering, or other mathematics and
computer science courses.
Courses in finance and accounting will be especially valuable to Mathematics/Computer Science majors who plan to seek employment after graduation. Further courses in computer science will also be valuable. For example, students should make themselves proficient in the programming languages C, FORTRAN, or COBOL.
Exactly where a student begins studies in a program depends upon preparation. Preparation in mathematics may be assessed by the Mathematics Placement Test. Students who have scored 3 or higher on one of the ETS administered AP Examinations may be awarded college credit for certain courses. The following information is designed to serve as a guide in tracking progress through a program.
USCA offers Bachelor of Science degrees in:
- Mathematics/Computer Science
- Industrial Mathematics.
- USCA offers the first two years of the USC Columbia Engineering program.
