Mathematics & Computer Science Courses

Curriculum

Mathematics

Presents a review of key elements of Arithmetic, Geometry and Basic Algebra designed to prepare the student for Muskingum College level mathematics. Grade does not count in GPA. Credit does not count in minimal hours toward a degree.

Includes a study of those topics in algebra and geometry of particular use in the elementary (K-8) curriculum. Prerequisite: 3 years of college preparatory mathematics or 090. Credit can be earned toward graduation for either Math 120 or Math 150 but not both.

Presents basic statistical concepts and utilizes the computer. No prior computer experience is needed. Prerequisite: 3 years of college preparatory mathematics or 090

Contains currently useful topics in mathematics which depend only on elementary concepts; for example, problem solving, logical reasoning, probability, statistics, functions, relations, set theory, matrices, graphs, trees and models. Prerequisite: three years of college preparatory mathematics or 090. Credit can be earned toward graduation for either Math 120 or Math 150 but not both.

Introduces the concepts of limit, continuity, derivative, integral and applications. It assumes some knowledge of trigonometric functions and equations for lines and conic sections. Prerequisite: 130 or equivalent, including trigonometry

Continues the study of calculus and includes such topics as methods of integration, logarithms, exponentials, indeterminate forms, and infinite series. Prerequisite: 210

Introduces set theory and probability and deals with relations, digraphs, trees, lattices and Boolean algebras, and their computer application, as well as studying languages and grammar. Prerequisites: 130 or equivalent, Computer Science 111

Includes the study of vectors, matrix algebra, vector spaces, linear transformations and determinants. Prerequisite: MATH 210

Includes the study of the basic concepts of calculus applied functions of more than one variable and related applications. Prerequisite: MATH 220. Corequisite: MATH 230

Includes the study of first and higher order differential equations, methods for obtaining solutions, and applications. Prerequisites: MATH 220 and 230

Includes the study of groups, rings, fields, vector spaces, and other related topics. Prerequisite: 225, 230 340.

Includes the basic theory and applications of probability and statistics. Prerequisite: 310

Presents the concepts and methods of numerical solutions for mathematical problems and includes applications using the computer. Prerequisites: 230, Computer Science 111

Presents the study of several geometries, including synthetic and metric Euclidean, non-Euclidean, projective, and finite geometries. Prerequisite: 225, 230

Surveys the history and development of mathematics from ancient times through the present day era. It will also show the contributions made to the field by mathematics from a diversity of ethnic, racial and gender groups. Prerequisite: 190, 230

Presents a rigorous devel-opment of the calculus and an introduction to real analysis. Prerequisites: 225, 310

An introductory study of the theory of functions of complex variables. Prerequisites: 310, 320

Includes such topics as series solutions of differential equations, Fourier series and integrals, Bessel functions, Laplace transformations, partial differential equations, and vector and tensor analysis. Prerequisite: 310, 320

An opportunity to study in greater depth topics in the other listed courses. Prerequisite: permission of the instructor

Provides a setting for the study and mastery of selected expository papers. Students lecture on the subject of the chosen paper and take an oral examina-tion. Prerequisite: permission of instructor

Computer Science

Presents an overview of computer systems and an introduction to computer programming. Topics include applications of computers, programming using Java, a history of the computing science field, and discussions of the relationship between computing and society. The course is intended for non-computer science majors.

Introduces structured software development. Fundamental concepts and algorithms are examined and structured programs are developed using the C ++ and Java language. The relationships between software and other areas of computer science are examined. This course is intended for students who wish to pursue a major or minor in computer science. Prerequisite: 3 years of college preparatory math or Math 090

Consists of a series of projects to introduce the use of computers in specific areas such as hypermedia and education. Prerequisite: 100

Extends and enhances concepts started in 111. Data organization techniques, program structure and system programming concepts are studied. A number of application areas are introduced, including numeric and non-numeric problems, sorting, searching, game theory, data management and graphics. The language used is Ada. Prerequisite: 111 or permission of the department

Studies with each offering a particular computer programming language (e.g., C ++ , COBOL, Java, LISP) and the applications in which that language is traditionally used. Prerequisite: 111 or permission of instructor

Explores database approaches for data organization and algorithms for sorting and searching. Relational, hierarchical and network data access methods are examined with emphasis on the theory and usage of databases. Prerequisites: 100 or 111

Presents concepts and techniques particular to programming in a low-level language. Several processor architectures are presented, and the relationships between these architectures and their respective assembly languages are dis-cussed. Other topics studied include MACRO facilities, numbering systems and data representation techniques. Prerequisite: 111

Introduces the student to commonly used data organization and manipulation techniques. Structures studied include stacks, queues, trees and graphs. Applications involving the various structures are discused, and the algorithms obtained are analyzed. Prerequisite: 211, Math 225

Develops the concepts of language structure and uses these as a basis for comparing several lan-guages. Formal language definitions are introduced, and the concepts of syntax, semantics and pragmatics are discussed. Pre-requisite: 320 or permission of the instructor

Studies the theoretical and practical design principles of computer organization. Prerequisite: 310

Introduces students to the basic concepts and techniques of artificial intelligence and gives insight into active research areas and applications. Topics include knowledge-base systems, learning, knowledge-representation, natural language, expert systems, vision and neural networks. Prerequisites: 211 or 220 (LISP)

This course examines the basic principles of 3-dimensional computer graphics and virtual reality. Elementary mathematical techniques are used to position objects in three dimensional space. Geometric optics are used to determine how light bounces off surfaces and passes through transparent objects. Computer systems and software packages are used to implement the algorithms and techniques necessary to produce basic 3-dimensional representations on workstations and VR goggles. Prerequisites: CPSC 320 and Math 230.

Enable students to design, implement and test a program of their own choosing. Proposed projects are approved by a faculty member who then meets with the student on a weekly basis. A final report is prepared and presented at the completion of the project. The course can be repeated once for credit. Prerequisite: permission of the instructor

Examines the major components of several popular operating systems, including UNIX, VMS and MS-DOS. The relationships of operating systems to computer architectures are discussed, and program assignments are used to provide experience with operating system construction. Prerequisites 310, 320

Computer networks covers the fundamental computer science aspects of telecommunications. Topics include layered network architecture, data link protocols, routing and flow control mechanisms, and transport protocols. Also covered in the course are local area net-works, circuit-switched networks, Internet/Web development, and basic concepts in the modeling and analysis of protocols. Software packages are used to provide a basis for coursework and for configuring and simulating various network designs. Prerequisites: CPSC 310 and CPSC 320.

Is a study of a specialized topic in the computing field such as Graphics, Pattern Recognition, Networking, Microcomputers, Software Metrics, Data Analysis Techniques or advanced study of a particular language (such as Java, C ++ , Perl, or VRML). Prerequisite: permission of the instructor

Provides a weekly discussion of new advances in the field of computer science and their effect on society. Presentations are given by invited speakers, faculty and students. The course can be repeated once for credit. Prerequisite: permission of the instructor

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