Integration of Mathematical Concepts in the Computer Science, Information Technology and Management Information Science Curriculum

摘要

The University of Jamestown is a small liberal arts educational institution with a Department of Computer Science and Technology (CS&T) that offers Bachelor of Arts degrees in Computer Science, Information Technology, and Management Information Science. The curriculum for each of these degrees currently requires math courses which are taught by the Department of Mathematics using a general approach. This paper outlines a plan to replace these math course requirements with courses taught by the CS&T professors that integrate mathematical concepts with programming and computer technology concepts. It is expected that the creation of the courses would make mathematical concepts more relevant and valuable to students and better prepare students to apply those concepts as they progress through their degree programs and subsequently into their careers.