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Program Change:
P00702
Program Title: Computer Science/Mathematics
Undergraduate
Describe the proposed degree program change(s) in terms of how the changes differ from the program as currently approved and published in the latest WOU catalog (specify the latest catalog date).
The Computer Science Division faculty is initiating a program overhaul for the Computer Science major, the Information Systems major, and the joint Computer Science/Mathematics major. This overhaul has two components. The first is a change of course credit hours from three to four. The second is a reworking of the courses required for each program, which serves to strengthen each major. See the attached memorandum.
Describe the reasons for making this change:
-------------- Existing description of major (p. 55 and 68, printed 2010-11 Catalog)
(Including the existing description exceeds the 4000 character limit, therefore only the new description is included)
Computer Science/Mathematics major
(106-107 credits)
--existing description...
-------------- New description of major (for 2011-12 Catalog)
Computer Science/Mathematics major
(107-108 credits)
MTH 251 Calculus I (5)
MTH 252 Calculus II (5)
MTH 253 Calculus III Sequences and Series (3)
MTH 254 Multivariate Calculus (5)
MTH 280 Introduction to Proof (4)
MTH 341 Linear Algebra I (4)
MTH 344 Group Theory (4)
MTH 355 Discrete Mathematics (4)
MTH 365 Mathematical Probability (4)
MTH 366 Mathematical Statistics (4)
Choose three electives: (11-12)
MTH 311 Advanced Calculus I (4)
MTH 314 Differential Equations (4)
MTH 345 Ring Theory (4)
MTH 346 Number Theory (4)
MTH 351 Introduction to Numerical Analysis (4)
MTH 358 Mathematical Modeling (4)
MTH 420 Special Topics: Applied Mathematics (3)
MTH 441 Linear Algebra II (4)
MTH 451 Numerical Analysis (4)
MTH 460 Special Topics: Probability and Statistics (3)
CS 160 Survey of Computer Science (4)
CS 161 Computer Science I (5)
CS 162 Computer Science II (5)
CS 260 Data Structures I (4)
CS 271 Computer Organization (4)
CS 311 Data Structures II (4)
CS 315 Theory of Programming Languages (4)
CS 345 Theory of Computation I (4)
CS 372 Operating Systems (4)
CS 420 Data Management Systems (4)
CS 425 Systems Analysis and Design (4)
Choose eight hours from one of the following elective sequences (8)
A. Computational Theory
CS 440 Analysis of Algorithms (4)
CS 445 Theory of Computation (4)
CS 447 Compiler Design (4)
CS 449 Topics in Computational Theory (4)
B. Software Engineering
CS 430 Software Implementation and Testing (4)
CS 470 Human Machine Interfaces (4)
CS 471 Metrics and Testing (4)
CS 473 Operating Systems- Advanced Topics (4)
CS 474 Concurrent Systems (4)
* Computer Science / Mathematics majors must have a grade of C or better in Computer Science courses that are used to satisfy the major requirements. Students must also have a C or better in all listed prerequisite courses unless waived by the course instructor and the computer science division chair.
For Dean Review only:
How and when will the effectiveness of these changes be determined?
Effectiveness in changes in credit hours from 3 to 4 will be assessed by comparing final exam content and student performance with those from previous years. This will allow us to evaluate the increased depth of the courses as delivered as well as the increased student performance. Other program changes will be evaluated during assessment of the senior capstone. Additionally, our industry advisory council may be reactivated to evaluate our compatibility with the needs of industry.
Approval Queue
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Approver |
Decision |
Timestamp |
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1 - Department |
Scot Morse |
Approved | December 15 2010 |
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2 - Division |
Scot Morse |
Approved | December 15 2010 |
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3 - Division Curriculum |
John Marsaglia |
Approved | December 16 2010 |
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4 - Library Dean |
John Marsaglia |
Approved | December 16 2010 |
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5 - Curriculum Committee |
Robert Monge |
Rejected | February 09 2011 |
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6 - Faculty Senate |
Gavin Keulks |
Rejected | June 09 2011 |
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7 - Dean |
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8 - Provost |
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9 - President |
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