2007–2008 Berea College Online Catalog

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Mathematics and Computer Science

Department | Mathematics Program | Computer Science Program | Mathematics Courses | Computer Science Courses

Department

Chairperson: J. Blackburn-Lynch
Faculty: R. Balman, K. Barnard, M. Blackburn, S. Bolster, L. Gratton, J.P. Lee, M. Nakazawa, J. Pearce, J. Rector, R. Roselli, N. Rosen, and R. Stinebrickner

Berea’s Mathematics and Computer Science Department is well-known for its caring faculty and strong programs.

The Department offers long-established majors in Mathematics and Mathematics Education, as well as a minor in Computer Science. Beginning in 2007-2008, students also may choose to major in Computer and Information Science. In addition, the Department offers a dual-degree 3-2 Engineering Program through which students can become certified engineers; the interdisciplinary Applied Science and Mathematics major is recommended for students planning to pursue the dual-degree program. (See a description of the Applied Science and Mathematics program.)

The Department also supports students in a variety of ways outside of its traditional classroom programs. Each year, many Mathematics and Computer Science students are placed in a wide variety of research and Internship programs. Through the College Labor Program, prospective mathematics teachers are provided opportunities to develop skills in working one-on-one with students in the Developmental Mathematics classroom setting. The Department also regularly invites outside speakers and arranges for students to visit mathematical and computing conferences and sites.

Please see the section on General Education requirements in this Catalog for information on the role of MAT 010, 011, and 012 in the first-year requirements. Placement in or waiver of MAT 010, 011, or 012 is based on test scores.

Programs

Major and Minor Requirements