Mathematics and Computer Science Department

Contact Information

Dr. Kyle Riley
Department of Mathematics and Computer Science
McLaury 308
(605) 394-2471
E-mail: Kyle.Riley@sdsmt.edu

Computer Science Faculty

Professors McGough and Weiss; Associate Professors Pyeatt and Qiao; Assistant Professors Karlsson, Hinker and Rebenitch; Lecturer Schrader; Emerita Professor Logar; Emeritus Professors Carda, Corwin, Opp and Weger.

Mathematics Faculty

Professors Braman, Johnson, Kowalski, McGough, and Teets; Associate Professors Caudle, Kliche and Riley; Assistant Professors Dahl, Deschamp, Fleming, and Garlick; Lecturers Bienert, Richard-Greer and Grieve; Instructors Leonard, Lehmann, and Rudy-Hinker; Emerita Professor Logar; Emeritus Professors Carda, Corwin, Grimm, and Opp.

General Information

The Department of Mathematics and Computer Science offers a bachelor of science degree in Applied and Computational Mathematics along with a bachelor of science degree in Computer Science and a master of science degree in Computational Sciences and Robotics (CSR). The B.S. in Computer Science is accredited by the Computing Accreditation Commission of ABET, http://www.abet.org. Details on the mission, learning outcomes, and course assessment can be found on the department website, www.sdsmt.edu/MCS.

The department also features an accelerated option for the M.S. program that allows a student to finish both the B.S. in Computer Science and the M.S. in Computational Sciences and Robotics in five years. Students interested in this option will need to apply to the CSR program before or during their junior year in the B.S. Computer Science program.

Any student who is pursuing a departmental major should consult their advisor in the mathematics and computer science department at each registration.

Laboratories

The School of Mines has a variety of computing platforms available. Resources include an extensive PC network, a Linux lab, a Tablet PC lab, the L-3 Communications Embedded Systems and Robotics Lab, a 3D Printing Lab, Robotics Lab, and a Mobile Computing Lab. The Linux lab is fully equipped with multi-core desktops and other computing resources may be accessed via the Internet. The institution encourages its students to use the computer facilities in the creative and efficient solution of scientific and engineering problems.

Prerequisite and Placement Information

Before registering for any course, a student must either have met all prerequisites and be enrolled in all co-requisites, passed the appropriate placement examinations, or have obtained permission from the head of the mathematics and computer science department. Placement examinations, however, may only be used for initial mathematics course placement. Please see the course descriptions in this catalog for all information related to prerequisites and placement.

Students transferring from other institutions or returning to the School of Mines after interrupting studies for a period of one year or more should consult the head of the Department of Mathematics and Computer Science to discuss proper placement.

Course Offering Schedule

MATH 021 and MATH 101 may not be used for credit toward any bachelor’s degree at School of Mines. College algebra, trigonometry, and pre-calculus courses may not be counted toward any mathematics, computer science, or engineering degree. Other majors should consult their departments on policies regarding these courses.

In an attempt to help students plan their future semesters, the following information is presented. This reflects the best available knowledge at the time of the preparation of this document. This is not meant as a guarantee of when classes will be offered. Students concerned about when classes will be offered should contact the department head for any changes to the following. Courses not listed below have no defined rotation and will be offered contingent upon demand and staff availability. Summer offerings are highly dependent on staffing. An attempt will be made to offer MATH 120 , MATH 123 , MATH 125 , MATH 225 , and MATH 321 during the summer session.

Courses Offered Every Semester
CSC 150/150L Computer Science I/Lab Credits: (2-1) 3
CSC 170/170L Programming for Engineers and Scientists Credits: (3-0) 3
CSC 215 Programming Techniques Credits: (4-0) 4
CSC 251 Finite Structures Credits: 2 or 4
CSC 314/314L Assembly Language/Lab Credits: (2-1) 3
CSC 315 Data Structures & Algorithms Credits: (4-0) 4
CSC 340 Software Engineering and Design Credits: (3-0) 3
CSC 484 Database Management Systems Credits: (3-0) 3
MATH 102 College Algebra Credits: (3-0) 3
MATH 102L College Algebra Lab Credits: (0-1) 1
MATH 120 Trigonometry Credits: (3-0) 3
MATH 123 Calculus I Credits: (4-0) 4
MATH 125 Calculus II Credits: (4-0) 4
MATH 225 Calculus III Credits: (4-0) 4
MATH 315 Linear Algebra Credits: (3-0) 3
MATH 321 Differential Equations Credits: (3-0) 3
MATH 373 Introduction to Numerical Analysis Credits: (3-0) 3
MATH 381 Introduction to Probability and Statistics Credits: (3-0) 3
Classes that are typically offered every fall semester include
CSC 110 Survey of Computer Science and Mathematics Credits: (1-0) 1
MATH 110 Survey of Computer Science and Mathematics Credits: (1-0) 1
CSC 111/111L Introduction to Computer Programming/Lab Credits: (2-0) 2
CSC 317 Computer Organization and Architecture Credits: (3-0) 3
CSC 372 Analysis of Algorithms Credits: (3-0) 3
CSC 415/415L/515/515L Introduction to Robotics/Lab Credits: (3-1) 4
CSC 461 Programming Languages Credits: (4-0) 4
CSC 464 Senior Design I Credits: (2-0) 2
MATH 486 Statistical Quality and Process Control Credits: (3-0) 3
Classes that are typically offered every spring semester include
CSC 468/568 Graphical User Interface Programming Credits: (3-0) 3
CSC 456/456L Operating Systems/Lab Credits: (3-1) 4
CSC 465 Senior Design II Credits: (2-0) 2
MATH 382 Probability Theory and Statistics II Credits: (3-0) 3
Classes that are typically offered in the fall semester of even numbered years, for example fall 2016, include
CSC 410/510 Parallel Computing Credits: (3-0) 3
CSC 433/533 Computer Graphics Credits: (3-0) 3
MATH 413 Abstract Algebra I Credits: (3-0) 3
MATH 452/552 Advanced Studies in Mathematics Credits: (3-0) 3
Classes that are typically offered in the spring semester of odd numbered years, for example spring 2017, include
CSC 426/526 Cybersecurity Credits: (3-0) 3
CSC 442/542 Digital Image Processing Credits: (3-0) 3
MATH 421 Complex Analysis Credits: (3-0) 3
MATH 443/543 Data Analysis Credits: (3-0) 3
Classes that are typically offered in the fall semester of odd numbered years, for example fall 2017, include
CSC 441/541 Networking and Data Communications Credits: (3-0) 3
CSC 476/476L/576/576L Mobile Computing Development Credits: (2-1) 3
MATH 432 Partial Differential Equations Credits: (3-0) 3
MATH 423 Advanced Calculus I Credits: (4-0) 4
Classes that are typically offered in the spring semester of even numbered years, for example spring 2018, include
CSC 447/547 Artificial Intelligence Credits: (3-0) 3
CSC 416/516 Advanced Algorithms for Robotics Credits: (3-0) 3
MATH 424 Advanced Calculus II Credits: (4-0) 4
MATH 451/551 Math Modeling Credits: (3-0) 3
MATH 447/547 Design of Experiments Credits: (3-0) 3