Mathematics and Computer Science

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GRADUATE DEGREES OFFERED:

Master of Arts
Master of Science
Master of Science (for teacher licensure)
Transition to Teaching Program

Department of Mathematics and Computer Science
Root Hall, room A-146
Phone: 812-237-2130
Fax: 812-237-4296
E-mail: mathcs@indstate.edu

Department Chairperson: Dr. Bhaskara Rao P.S. Kopparty

GRADUATE FACULTY

Professors

Brown., Elizabeth, 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

Jajcay, Robert, Ph.D., University of Nebraska
Professor of Mathematics and Computer Science
Specialization: Algebraic Combinatorics

Kopparty, Bhaskara Rao P.S., Ph. D., Indian Statistical Institute
Chairperson and Professor of Mathematics and Computer Science
Specialization: Analysis, Set Theory, Matrix Algebra.

Zhao, Cheng, Ph.D., West Virginia University
Professor of Mathematics and Computer Science
Specialization: Combinatorial Optimization, Graph Theory.

Associate Professors

Sternfeld, Robert W., Ph.D., University of Wisconsin
Associate Professor of Mathematics and Computer Science
Specializations: Computer Science, Topology

Assistant Professors

Marcus, Gratiela, Ph.D., The Weizmann Institute of Science, Israel
Professor of Mathematics and Computer Science
Specialization: Computational Theory, Computer Science

Peng, Yeujin, Ph.D., Emory University
Professor of Mathematics and Computer Science
Specialization: Mathematics

INTRODUCTION

The Department of Mathematics and Computer Science offers programs leading to the master of arts in mathematics and master of science in mathematics degrees. A concentration in computer science is available with each of these degrees. 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. Students are offered unlimited access to computing facilities in several microcomputer laboratories across campus operated by the University. In addition, the department operates its own Windows/NT microcomputer laboratory and a laboratory of Unix work stations.

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

Twenty-four hours of undergraduate mathematics are required for admission to a graduate mathematics program. Ordinarily this will include the calculus sequence and the equivalent of Math 333, 380, 410, 413, and 416. Applicants with deficiencies may be granted conditional admission. In addition, all general requirements of the School of Graduate Studies must be met.

DEGREE REQUIREMENTS

A minimum of 32 semester 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 (699—6 hrs.). The student who elects the master of science program must complete Mathematics Research (695—3 hrs.).

COMPUTER SCIENCE CONCENTRATION

Students seeking a computer science concentration, in addition to fulfilling the requirements for admission to the graduate program in mathematics, should have completed the equivalent of CS 256 and 365. The concentration consists of 12 hours of computer science courses, including at least three hours at the 600 level. The computer science concentration may be taken with either the master of arts or the master of science degree.

MATHEMATICS AND COMPUTER SCIENCE TRANSITION TO TEACHING PROGRAM

Students wishing to obtain initial teacher licensure at the graduate level should consult the appropriate section of the Catalog dealing with post-baccalaureate non-degree licensure for secondary teachers (See College of Education, Department of Curriculum, Instruction, and Media Technology).

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