2018-2019 Graduate Catalog [Archived]
Mathematics and Computer Science
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GRADUATE DEGREES OFFERED
Master of Arts in Mathematics
Master of Science in Mathematics
Master of Arts in Computer Science
Master of Science in Computer Science
Department of Mathematics and Computer Science
Root Hall, room A-115
Phone: 812-237-2130
Fax: 812-237-4296
E-mail: mathcs@indstate.edu
Department Chairperson: Dr. Elizabeth M. Brown
GRADUATE FACULTY
Professors
Brown, Elizabeth M., Ph.D, University of Utah
Professor of Mathematics and Computer Science
Specialization: Mathematics Education
Chi, Henjin, Ph.D., State University of New York at Buffalo
Professor of Mathematics and Computer Science
Specialization: Numerical Analysis, Computer Science
Exoo, Geoffrey, Ph.D., University of Michigan
Professor of Mathematics and Computer Science
Specialization: Combinatorics, Graph Theory, Computer Science
Oberste-Vorth, Ralph, Ph.D., Cornell University
Professor of Mathematics and Computer Science
Specialization: Mathematics
Roberts, Charles E. Jr., Ph.D., University of Illinois
Professor of Mathematics and Computer Science
Specialization: Mathematics
Zhao, Cheng, Ph.D., West Virginia University
Professor of Mathematics and Computer Science
Specialization: Combinatorial Optimization, Graph Theory
Associate Professors
Abhyankar, R.B., Ph.D., Purdue University
Associate Professor of Mathematics and Computer Science
Specialization: Computer Science
Hopkins, Nora C., Ph.D., University of Virginia
Associate Professor of Mathematics
Specialization: Algebra
Hutchison, David, Ph.D., University of Kansas
Associate Professor of Mathematics and Computer Science
Specialization: Mathematics, Computer Science
Johnson, Robert A., Ph.D., State University of New York at Binghamton
Associate Professor of Mathematics and Computer Science
Specialization: Mathematics, Statistics
Sternfeld, Robert W., Ph.D., University of Wisconsin
Associate Professor of Mathematics and Computer Science
Specializations: Computer Science, Topology
Assistant Professors
Frost, Jodi L., Ph.D., University of Idaho
Assistant Professor of Mathematics and Computer Science
Specialization: Mathematics Education
Kinne, Jeffrey J., Ph.D., University of Wisconsin
Assistant Professor of Computer Science
Specialization: Computer Science
Ko, Yi-Yin (Winnie), Ph.D. University of Wisconsin
Assistant Professor of Mathematics and Computer Science
Specialization: Mathematics Education
Rafiey, Arash, Ph.D., Royal Holloway University of London
Assistant Professor of Mathematics and Computer Science
Specialization: Computer Science
INTRODUCTION
The Department of Mathematics and Computer Science offers programs leading to the Master of Arts in Mathematics, Master of Science in Mathematics, Master of Arts in Computer Science, and Master of Science in Computer Science. In addition, graduate offerings support teacher education and advanced degree programs in other divisions and departments.
The Department of Mathematics and Computer Science is located in Root Hall. The Department maintains a modern Linux computer laboratory that is available for student use.
The University library holdings in mathematics and computer science consist of a variety of mathematics journals and periodicals as well as numerous books in all areas. There is also a free database search service for graduate students.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Mathematics: Twenty-four credits of undergraduate mathematics are required for admission to a graduate mathematics program. Ordinarily this will include the calculus sequence and the equivalent of Mathematics 333, 380, 410, 412, and 413. Applicants with deficiencies may be granted conditional admission. In addition, all general requirements of the College of Graduate and Professional Studies must be met.
Computer Science: A suitable background in computer science, including courses in algorithms, formal methods, and theory of computation is required for admission to the computer science masters programs. Applicants with deficiencies may be granted conditional admission. In addition, all general requirements of the College of Graduate and Professional Studies must be met.
DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
Mathematics: A minimum of 32 credit hours is required for graduation. One-half of the credit hours must be in courses numbered 600 or above. The student who elects the Master of Arts program must complete a master’s thesis.
Computer Science: A minimum of 33 credits is required for graduation. One-half of the credits must be in courses numbered 600 or above. The student who elects the Master of Arts Program must complete a master’s thesis. The student who elects the Master of Science Program must complete Computer Science Research.
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