Computational Mathematics (B.S.) - Computer Science - Online
Important: This degree plan is effective for those starting this degree program in fall 2024 through summer 2025. This degree plan will remain in effect for students who do not break enrollment or who do not change degree programs, concentrations, or cognates.
General Education/Foundational Skills Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Communication & Information Literacy 1 | ||
| ENGL 101 | Composition and Rhetoric | 3 |
| Communications Elective | 3 | |
| Information Literacy Elective | 3 | |
| Information Literacy Elective | 3 | |
| Technological Solutions & Quantitative Reasoning 1 | ||
| UNIV 104 | Instructional Technology for Successful Online Learning | 0-3 |
| Math Elective | MATH 114 or higher | 3 |
| Critical Thinking 1 | ||
| RLGN 104 | Christian Life and Biblical Worldview 2 | 4 |
| Critical Thinking Elective | 3 | |
| Civic & Global Engagement 1 | ||
| Cultural Studies Elective | 3 | |
| Social & Scientific Inquiry 1 | ||
| Natural Science Elective | 3 | |
| Social Science Elective | 3 | |
| Christianity & Contexts 1 | ||
| BIBL 104 | Survey of Old and New Testament | 4 |
| THEO 104 | Introduction to Theology Survey 2 | 4 |
| Total Hours | 39-42 | |
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Refer to the list of approved general education electives before enrolling in foundational skill requirements
- 2
Students transferring in 45 or more UG credit hours will have the requirement of RLGN 104 waived; Students transferring in 60 or more UG credit hours will also have the requirement of THEO 104 waived
Major Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Major Foundational Courses | ||
| CSIS 110 | Introduction to Computer Science 1 | 3 |
| MATH 131 | Calculus and Analytic Geometry I 1 | 4 |
| Total Hours | 7 | |
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Course may fulfill select general education requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Major Core | ||
| MATH 132 | Calculus and Analytic Geometry II | 4 |
| MATH 211 | Introduction to Statistical Analysis | 3 |
| MATH 250 | Introduction to Discrete Mathematics | 3 |
| MATH 345 | Introduction to the History of Mathematics | 3 |
| MATH 410 | Matrix and Linear Algebra | 3 |
| MATH 423 | Abstract Algebraic Structures | 3 |
| MATH 430 | Multivariable Calculus | 3 |
| MATH 432 | Applied Differential Equations | 3 |
| MATH 441 | Probability I | 3 |
| MATH 460 | Mathematical Modeling and Simulation | 3 |
| MATH 491 | Computational Mathematics Capstone | 3 |
| STAT 420 | Regression and Forecasting I | 3 |
| Elective 1 | 3 | |
| Total Hours | 40 | |
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Choose any MATH, STAT, or PHYS course not already applying to the degree.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Cognate | ||
| CSIS 100 | Introduction to Information Sciences and Systems | 3 |
| CSIS 111 | Introduction to Programming Using C++ | 3 |
| CSIS 112 | Advanced Programming | 3 |
| CSIS 215 | Algorithms and Data Structures | 3 |
| CSIS 340 | Studies in Information Security | 3 |
| Total Hours | 15 | |
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Free Electives | ||
| Choose 16-26 credit hours of Free Electives | 16-26 | |
All applicable prerequisites must be met
Graduation Requirements
- 120 Total hours
- 2.0 Overall grade point average
- 30 Hours must be upper-level courses (300-400 level)
- Grade of 'C' Minimum required for all major foundational courses and all upper-level courses in the major
- 25% Of major and concentration taken through Liberty University
- 30 Hours must be completed through Liberty University
- Grad App Submission of Degree Completion Application must be completed within the last semester of a student's anticipated graduation date
| Freshman Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| First Semester | Hours | |
| BIBL 104 | Survey of Old and New Testament | 4 |
| ENGL 101 | Composition and Rhetoric | 3 |
| UNIV 104 | Instructional Technology for Successful Online Learning | 0-3 |
| Communications Elective 1 | 3 | |
| MATH Elective (MATH 131) 1 | 4 | |
| Hours | 14-17 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| RLGN 104 | Christian Life and Biblical Worldview | 4 |
| Critical Thinking Elective 1 | 3 | |
| Information Literacy Elective (CSIS 110) 1 | 3 | |
| MATH 132 | Calculus and Analytic Geometry II | 4 |
| MATH 250 | Introduction to Discrete Mathematics | 3 |
| Hours | 17 | |
| Sophomore Year | ||
| First Semester | ||
| Information Literacy Elective 1 | 3 | |
| Natural Science Elective 1 | 3 | |
| CSIS 100 | Introduction to Information Systems and Information Technology | 3 |
| MATH 211 | Introduction to Statistical Analysis | 3 |
| MATH 430 | Multivariable Calculus | 3 |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| Cultural Studies Elective 1 | 3 | |
| Social Science Elective 1 | 3 | |
| THEO 104 | Introduction to Theology Survey | 4 |
| CSIS 111 | Introduction to Programming Using C++ | 3 |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Junior Year | ||
| First Semester | ||
| CSIS 112 | Advanced Programming Using C++ | 3 |
| MATH 410 | Matrix and Linear Algebra | 3 |
| STAT 420 | Regression and Forecasting I | 3 |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| CSIS 215 | Algorithms and Data Structures | 3 |
| MATH 345 | Introduction to the History of Mathematics | 3 |
| MATH 423 | Abstract Algebraic Structures | 3 |
| Core Elective 2 | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Senior Year | ||
| First Semester | ||
| CSIS 340 | Studies in Information Security | 3 |
| MATH 432 | Applied Differential Equations | 3 |
| MATH 441 | Probability I | 3 |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Elective | 1 | |
| Hours | 13 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| MATH 460 | Mathematical Modeling and Simulation | 3 |
| MATH 491 | Computational Mathematics Capstone | 3 |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Total Hours | 120-123 | |
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Refer to the list of approved general education electives at www.liberty.edu/gened before enrolling foundational skills requirements.
- 2
Choose any MATH, PHYS, or STAT course note already applying to the degree.