Mathematics and Computer Science Department

Computer Science B.S. and Minor

Contact Information

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

Faculty

Professors Corwin, Logar and Weiss; Associate Professor McGough; Assistant Professor Qiao; Instructor Schrader; Emeritus Professors Carda, Opp and Weger.

General Information

The Department of Mathematics and Computer Science offers a bachelor of science degree in computer science and a master of science degree in Robotics and Intelligent Autonomous Systems (RIAS). The bachelor of science degree in computer science is accredited by the by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, 111 Market Place, Suite 1050, Baltimore, MD 21202-4012 – telephone (410) 347-7700. Details on the mission and learning outcomes of the Computer Science program can be found off the department website, www.mcs.sdsmt.edu/.

Students who desire to major in this program should announce their intention to the Department of Mathematics and Computer Science as early as possible and should consult advisors in the department at each registration period.

Any student who is pursuing a double major and whose designated advisor is in another department should consult an 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, and two robotics labs. The Linux lab is fully equipped with quad-core desktops 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.

Computer Science and Mathematics Double Major

Due to the large number of courses common to the computer science major and the mathematics major, many students find it attractive to pursue a double major in these two areas. Students seeking the double major should consult their advisors for details about this option.

Course Offering Schedule

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 on demand and staff. Most computer science courses are not suitable to offering in an eight-week Summer session. Students should not expect computer science offerings in the summer.

Every semester

Classes that are typically offered every semester include

CSC 105 Introduction to Computers Credits: (3-0) 3
CSC 150/150L Computer Science I/Lab Credits: (2-1) 3
CSC 250 Computer Science II Credits: (4-0) 4
CSC 251 Finite Structures Credits: (4-0) 4
CSC 314/314L Assembly Language/Lab Credits: (2-1) 3
CSC 300 Data Structures Credits: (4-0) 4

Every fall semester

Classes that are typically offered every fall semester include

CSC 372 Analysis of Algorithms Credits: (3-0) 3
CSC 415/415L/515/515L Introduction to Robotics/Lab Credits: (2-1) 3
CSC 421/521 Graphical User Interfaces with Object-Oriented Programming Credits: (3-0) 3
CSC 465 Senior Design I Credits: (2-0) 2
CSC 484 Database Management Systems Credits: (3-0) 3

Every spring semester

Classes that are typically offered every spring semester include

CSC 317 Computer Organization and Architecture Credits: (3-0) 3
CSC 416/416L/516/516L Introduction to Autonomous Systems/Lab Credits: (2.5-0.5) 3
CSC 461 Programming Languages Credits: (3-0) 3
CSC 456 /456L Operating Systems/Lab Credits: (3-1) 4
CSC 467 Senior Design II Credits: (2-0) 2
CSC 470 Software Engineering Credits: (3-0) 3

Applied and Computational Mathematics B.S. and Minor

Contact Information

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

Faculty

Professors Corwin, Johnson, Logar and Teets; Associate Professors Braman, McGough, Kowalski and Riley; Assistant Professors Caudle, Dahl, Deschamp, Fleming and Geary; Instructors Lofberg and Trimble; Emeritus Faculty Carda, Grimm and Opp.

General Information

Mathematics is a broad field of study that is foundational to many areas of Science and Engineering. The Department of Mathematics and Computer Science offers a bachelor of science degree in applied and computational mathematics. This degree program emphasizes computational methods and the use of technology applied to the mathematical problems in industry and the sciences. Students who desire to major in this program should announce their intention to the Department of Mathematics and Computer Science as early as possible and should consult advisors in the department at each registration period before selecting electives to round out the courses of study outlined in the departmental curriculum. Any student who is pursuing a double major and whose designated advisor is in another department should consult an advisor in the mathematics and computer science department at each registration to ensure that reasonable progress is being made and that conflicts are avoided.

Prerequisite and Placement Information

Before registering for any course in mathematics, 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 (exception — students successfully completing MATH 021 may skip MATH 101 and proceed to MATH 102 if they have obtained the written permission of the Vice President for Academic Affairs and earned a successful Algebra Placement Examination score.) Please see the course descriptions in this catalog for all information related to prerequisites and placement. Again, placement exams (with the exception noted above) may only be used for initial placement. For example, a student enrolled in (MATH 120 Trigonometry ), must pass this course with at least a “C” before being allowed to enroll in MATH 125 ; a student receiving below a “C” in trigonometry may not use a placement examination to skip a repeat of Trigonometry. Placement examinations are given prior to registration each semester.

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.

Departmental Courses

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 , MATH 321 , and MATH 381 during the summer session.

Every semester

Classes that are typically offered every semester include

MATH 102 College Algebra Credits: (3-0) 3
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

Every fall semester

Classes that are typically offered every fall semester include

MATH 281 Introduction to Statistics Credits: (3-0) 3
MATH 486 Statistical Quality and Process Control Credits: (3-0) 3

Every spring semester

Classes that are typically offered every spring semester include

MATH 382 Probability Theory and Statistics II Credits: (3-0) 3
MATH 353 Linear Optimization Credits: (3-0) 3

Fall semester of even numbered years

Classes that are typically offered in the fall semester of even numbered years, for example fall 2012, include

MATH 413 Abstract Algebra I Credits: (3-0) 3
MATH 431 Dynamical Systems Credits: (3-0) 3

Spring semester of odd numbered years

Classes that are typically offered in the spring semester of odd numbered years, for example spring 2013, include

MATH 421 Complex Analysis Credits: (3-0) 3
MATH 463 Scientific Computing Credits: (3-0) 3

Fall semester of odd numbered years

Classes that are typically offered in the fall semester of odd numbered years, for example fall 2011, include

MATH 432 Partial Differential Equations Credits: (3-0) 3
MATH 423 Advanced Calculus I Credits: (4-0) 4

Spring semester of even numbered years

Classes that are typically offered in the spring semester of even numbered years, for example spring 2012, include

MATH 424 Advanced Calculus II Credits: (4-0) 4
MATH 451 Math Modeling Credits: (3-0) 3
MATH 447/547 Design of Experiments Credits: (3-0) 3

Double Major with Mathematics

Due to the large number of courses that many majors have in common with the mathematics major, many students find it attractive to pursue a double major. Students are encouraged to pursue the double major and should contact their advisor for details.