Whether you want to be a mathematics or computer science major, use mathematics or computer science in other disciplines, or simply want to explore the field, the Department of Mathematics and Computer Science offers challenging and exciting opportunities for study. The atmosphere is supportive, informal, and friendly.
Students begin with introductory courses and then take three required intermediate courses that cover the basics of hardware, software, and algorithms. The department offers a rich collection of advanced computer science courses that prepare one for a variety of careers. The Computer Science major also has a 3-2 combined-degree pre-engineering program.
The major begins with calculus and moves to intermediate courses that lay the foundation for further exploration of mathematics. One is required to take a theoretical course in analysis or algebra and also a course (or one can demonstrate proficiency) in computer programming. From there, the department offers a rich collection of advanced mathematics courses that prepare students for a variety of career options. Students may also pursue a Mathematics major with a Statistics concentration, or a Mathematics Education major.
MATH 110, MATH 111, MATH 250; CS 110, CS 210, CS 255 and any course numbered 250 or above.
MATH 110, MATH 111, MATH 210, MATH 250, MATH 270 and any two courses numbered 230 or above. The student who plans to minor in mathematics is advised to plan a coherent program with a departmental faculty member.
Professor Linder teaches primarily statistics courses (mathematical and applied), probability, calculus, and other mathematics courses. He enjoys applications of statistics to scientific fieldwork, especially in the biological sciences.
Professor McCulloch has mentored many students in summer research in Artificial Intelligence. He leads the annual OWU Programming Competition, which involves colleges from across Ohio.
Professor Wiebe combines teaching with real-world experience by spending part of his time managing OWU's network and associated servers. He teaches courses in operating systems, computer organization, networking, and applied mathematics.
Professor Jackson takes groups of students to Alaska and the Caribbean to collect data related to mathematical models of geophysical and biological systems. His research interests include representation theory, mathematical biology, and theoretical climatology.
Selam Weldu '20 (right) uses an OWU Connection grant to spend two weeks studying computer science in New York City with the Impact Fellowship Program. (Photo courtesy of Selam Weldu) More Information
Whitney Lonnemann '15 was among a group of OWU students who visited Alaska's Matanuska Glacier over the summer as part of a Travel-Learning Course. Taught by Craig Jackson, Ph.D., associate professor of mathematics and computer science, the course examined "Mathematical Models of Climate."