Computer Science/Mathematics Double Major (BS)
Program Learning Outcomes
- Reasoned Judgment: An ability to apply knowledge of computing and mathematics appropriate to the discipline. An ability to analyze a problem, and identify and define the computing requirements appropriate to its solution. An ability to design, implement, and evaluate a computer-based system, process, component, or program to meet desired needs.
- Social and Personal Responsibility: An ability to function effectively on teams to accomplish a common goal. An understanding of professional, ethical, legal, security and social issues and responsibilities. An ability to analyze the local and global impact of computing on individuals, organizations, and society. Recognition of the need for and an ability to engage in continuing professional development.
- Communication: An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences. An ability to use current techniques, skills, and tools necessary for computing practice.
Requirements for the Computer Science/Mathematics Double Major
To be eligible for entrance into the double major students must have successfully completed MATH 221 Calculus and Analytic Geometry I and MATH 222 Calculus and Analytic Geometry II with a grade of C or better in each, or at the discretion of the Department.
Students may satisfy graduation requirements for both computer science and mathematics by completing all required courses for computer science with 9 elective credits and PHYS 201 General Physics I, together with the following mathematics courses (which automatically satisfy the computer science breadth requirement):
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required Math Courses | ||
| MATH 222 | Calculus and Analytic Geometry II | 5 |
| MATH 223 | Calculus and Analytic Geometry III | 5 |
| MATH 301 | Linear Algebra | 4 |
| MATH 303 | Set Theory, Logic and Proof | 4 |
| MATH 317 | Differential Equations and their Applications | 4 |
| MATH 350 | Advanced Calculus | 4 |
| or MATH 367 | Elementary Number Theory | |
| MATH 441 | Abstract Algebra | 4 |
| Total Credits | 30 | |
Students completing the computer science/mathematics double major are strongly encouraged to take CSCI 410 Introduction to Data Science or CSCI 431 Computational Models as one of their electives.
Degree Requirements (Bachelor's Degree)
In addition to individual program requirements, students must also fulfill the following requirements.
- Complete 120 credits of college work. This must include 36 credits in courses numbered 300 or above. Certain elementary courses are identified in the catalog and/or course schedule as not counting toward the 120 credits required for graduation. In addition, only the first 8 credits of physical education activity courses (100-level) may be counted toward graduation or grade point averages (GPA).
- Earn a minimum of 30 credits toward their undergraduate degree at UW-Parkside. Individual departments and programs may require that certain courses must be taken at UW-Parkside. Students must complete all course work to be counted toward graduation by the end of the semester/subscription period in which they graduate.
- Attain a minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.00 on a 4.00 scale. Some programs have higher GPA requirements. Transfer students must also have a cumulative 2.00 GPA on the combination of transfer credits accepted and credits attempted at UW-Parkside.
- Complete an approved major program of study with the minimum major GPA as specified by the program or department. Usually, the minimum GPA is 2.00 on a 4.00 scale, but some majors require a higher GPA. Students who apply transfer credits to their majors must also meet the minimum major GPA requirement on the combination of transfer credits and UW-Parkside credits. At least 15 credits of upper level course work (courses numbered 300 or higher) must be completed at UW-Parkside. A student may not graduate with an incomplete grade in major course work if failure in that course would reduce the GPA in the major below the minimum GPA.
| Requirement | Credits |
|---|---|
| Minimum Total Credits | 120 |
| Upper Level Credits (300 level or above) | 36 |
| Residency | 30 |
Cumulative Degree GPA: 2.0 minimum
| Requirement | Credits |
|---|---|
| Skills | 7-8 |
| General Education | 36 |
| Foreign Language** | 6-8 |
| Ethnic Diversity | 3 |
| Total | 52-55 |
** Transfer students in sustainable management, and health information management and technology collaborative, online degree-completion programs, the business management online degree-completion program, and the flexible option degree-completion program will be exempt from the university’s foreign language requirement. See appropriate academic section for further information.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Reading and Writing | ||
| ENGL 101 | Composition and Reading | 3 |
| Computational Skills | ||
| Select one of the following: | 4-5 | |
| Quantitative Reasoning | ||
| Elementary Statistics | ||
| College Mathematics with Applications | ||
| College Algebra I | ||
| Total Credits | 7-8 | |