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| Mathematics Majors |
Mathematics Minors |
Computer Science Majors |
Computer Science Minors |
Engineering Degree Information |
Mathematics Majors
Liberal Arts Mathematics Major
(Requires an Additional Minor or Second Major)
Mathematics Major Liberal Arts prepares students for careers in mathematics, science and research, or for graduate study.
And at least one additional MATH course numbered 300 or above.
Discrete Applied Mathematics Major
(Comprehensive - No Minor Required)
The Discrete Applied Mathematics Major offers an excellent background in Mathematics and theoretical Computer Science and prepares students for careers in mathematics, computer science, or for graduate study in mathematics and/or computer science.
And at least two additional courses in MATH or CSCI numbered 300 or above.
Preparation for Graduate Study
Students who intend to do graduate work in mathematics should include both MATH 440 and 455 in their course selections when completing one of the major programs above. Many graduate schools require the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) Advanced Mathematics Test. Approximately 50 percent of the GRE Advanced Mathematics Test covers topics in analysis through advanced calculus. Twenty-five percent covers linear algebra and abstract algebra, and the remaining 25 percent covers such topics as number theory, probability, statistics, topology, complex variables, numerical analysis and computer programming.
Actuarial Science
Students of Mathematics can find a rewarding career as an actuary in finance, insurance or any of a wide variety of industries requiring risk analysis and assessment. These courses are recommended: MATH 240, 241, 242, 301, 370, 371, 380; ECON 250, 251; FIN 320, 420, 426; ACCT 200. In general, students should take a broad spectrum of courses in Accounting, Economics, Political Science, Finance and Business Administration as well as Mathematics and Computer Science. Interested students should contact their advisor in the Department of Mathematics and Computer Science.
Secondary Education Mathematics Major
The Mathematics Major Secondary Education prepares students to teach Mathematics in grades 6-12.
For additional requirements, see “Professional Requirements for Secondary Education Certification” in the Teacher Education section of the catalog.
Internship Program
Students who major in programs offered by the Department of Mathematics and Computer Science may have opportunities for paid work related to their field of study. Interns gain experience in using computer and/or mathematical modeling techniques in solving real world problems. Prerequisite: Junior standing and approval by the Mathematics and Computer Science faculty. Students may also earn 1-4 credits (see MATH 390).
Mathematics Minors
Liberal Arts Mathematics Minor
Remaining credits must be earned in MATH 242 or in Mathematics courses numbered 300 or above.
Secondary Education Mathematics Minor
Elementary Education Mathematics Minor
(1-8 Track)
Computer Science Majors
Computer Science Major
(Comprehensive - No Minor Required)
Computer Science Major provides the comprehensive background necessary to prepare students for positions in industry or to pursue graduate study. Students completing this major will have a sufficient understanding of the basic principles and concepts in computer science but also will be able to meet immediate demands for solving real-world computational problems. This program is an ideal choice for students who intend to work as computer science professionals.
Additional courses may be chosen from CSCI courses numbered 200 or above or CIS 355, CIS 360.
Liberal Arts Computer Science Major
(Requires an Additional Minor or Second Major)
Computer Science Major Liberal Arts provides the fundamental education necessary to prepare students for positions in industry, pursue graduate study, or assume responsibilities in an area that requires knowledge of basic principles and concepts in computer science.
Additional courses may be chosen from CSCI courses numbered 200 or above.
Computer Security
Our department is a member of a consortium led by the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee which, when approved by the National Security Agency, will train elite computer security experts, America’s “Cyber Corps”, to form a line of defense against cyber crime. Students in their junior year will be eligible for Scholarship for Service grants from the National Science Foundation providing a stipend of approximately $8,000 per year for two years. After one year of training, students will complete a summer internship with a federal agency. Successful participants in this program will earn a federal-level computer security certificate while fulfilling the requirements for a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science. For more information and current status of the project, please contact Dr. Victor Piotrowski in the Department of Mathematics and Computer Science.
Internship and Professional Practice
Students who major in programs offered by the Department of Mathematics and Computer Science have opportunities for paid work related to their field of study. Prerequisite: Junior standing and approval by the Mathematics and Computer Science faculty. Our Center for Emerging Technologies is hosted in the Technology Village in Duluth, Minn., the first Soft Center in North America. Local and international businesses, educational institutions and research and development departments with a focus on information technology are sharing space in the building. Students have an excellent opportunity to participate in cutting-edge software development projects, including advanced web development and research in information security.
Computer Science Minors
Liberal Arts Computer Science Minor
The Computer Science Minor, Liberal Arts, provides an attractive choice for students in a wide variety of disciplines with the growing use of computing in nearly all human endeavors.
A min. of 22 credits in CSCI courses and/or MATH 320, including:
CSCI 201 Introduction to Programming CSCI 202 Object-Oriented Programming CSCI 303 Algorithms and Data Structures CSCI 324 Assembly Language Programming |
Secondary Education Computer Science Minor
A min. of 22 credits in CSCI courses and/or MATH 320, including:
CSCI 170 Programming and Technology for the Teaching of MathematicsCSCI 201 Introduction to Programming CSCI 202 Object-Oriented Programming CSCI 303 Algorithms and Data Structures CSCI 324 Assembly Language Programming |
At least two additional CSCI courses numbered 110 or above.
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Required for teacher certification:
MATH 339 Teaching Math/Computer Science in the Secondary SchoolTED 0305 Tutor Practicum |
Engineering
Dual Degree
Michigan Technological University in Houghton, Mich., and the University of Wisconsin in Madison both have Engineering Dual Degree agreements with UW-Superior's Department of Mathematics and Computer Science. These five-year programs include three years of study in Mathematics at UW-Superior and two years of study in Engineering in the student's chosen field. Upon successful completion, the student receives a Bachelor of Science degree from UW-Superior and an Engineering degree from Michigan Tech or Madison.
Pre-Engineering
Students may transfer to one of several engineering schools after completing two or three years of study at UW-Superior. Appropriate core courses for engineering in mathematics and the sciences plus general courses in humanities, social studies, and English are included. The selection of courses is based on the requirements of the school to which the student plans to transfer.