Computational Mathematics (B.S.) - Computer Science - Online

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

Communication & Information Literacy 1
ENGL 101Composition and Rhetoric3
Communications Elective3
Information Literacy Elective3
Information Literacy Elective3
Technological Solutions & Quantitative Reasoning 1
UNIV 104Instructional Technology for Successful Online Learning0-3
Math ElectiveMATH 114 or higher3
Critical Thinking 1
RLGN 104Christian Life and Biblical Worldview 24
Critical Thinking Elective3
Civic & Global Engagement 1
Cultural Studies Elective3
Social & Scientific Inquiry 1
Natural Science Elective3
Social Science Elective3
Christianity & Contexts 1
BIBL 104Survey of Old and New Testament4
THEO 104Introduction to Theology Survey 24
Total Hours39-42
1

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

Major Foundational Courses
CSIS 110Introduction to Computer Science 13
MATH 131Calculus and Analytic Geometry I 14
Total Hours7
1

Course may fulfill select general education requirements

Major Core
MATH 132Calculus and Analytic Geometry II4
MATH 211Introduction to Statistical Analysis3
MATH 250Introduction to Discrete Mathematics3
MATH 345Introduction to the History of Mathematics3
MATH 410Matrix and Linear Algebra3
MATH 423Abstract Algebraic Structures3
MATH 430Multivariable Calculus3
MATH 432Applied Differential Equations3
MATH 441Probability I3
MATH 460Mathematical Modeling and Simulation3
MATH 491Computational Mathematics Capstone3
STAT 420Regression and Forecasting I 3
Elective 13
Total Hours40
1

Choose any MATH, STAT, or PHYS course not already applying to the degree.

Cognate
CSIS 100Introduction to Information Sciences and Systems3
CSIS 111Introduction to Programming Using C++3
CSIS 112Advanced Programming3
CSIS 215Algorithms and Data Structures3
CSIS 340Studies in Information Security3
Total Hours15
Free Electives
Choose 16-26 credit hours of Free Electives16-26

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
Plan of Study Grid
Freshman Year
First SemesterHours
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
 Hours14-17
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
 Hours17
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
 Hours15
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
 Hours16
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
 Hours15
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
 Hours15
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
 Hours13
Second Semester
MATH 460 Mathematical Modeling and Simulation 3
MATH 491 Computational Mathematics Capstone 3
Elective 3
Elective 3
Elective 3
 Hours15
 Total Hours120-123
1

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.

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