Department of Mathematics & Computer Science

Introduction to the Department

Whether you want to be a mathematics or computer science major, use mathematics or computer science in other disciplines, or simply want to explore the field, the Department of Mathematics and Computer Science offers challenging and exciting opportunities for study. The atmosphere is supportive, informal, and friendly.

Department Features

  • We offer two programs leading to a B.A. degree: one in Mathematics and one in Computer Science.
  • Graduates in both majors are well-trained technically and have the advantage of a liberal arts education to help put their technical knowledge into a broader context.
  • Graduates from the department have many options available to them, including careers in industry, business, teaching, and other areas where critical thinking is valued. Or, if you'd rather pursue an advanced degree, opportunities for further training in graduate school are abundant.

Available Majors

Computer Science

Students begin with introductory courses and then take three required intermediate courses that cover the basics of hardware, software, and algorithms. The department offers a rich collection of advanced computer science courses that prepare one for a variety of careers. The Computer Science major also has a 3-2 combined-degree pre-engineering program.

Computer Science Major Page

Mathematics

The major begins with calculus and moves to intermediate courses that lay the foundation for further exploration of mathematics. One is required to take a theoretical course in analysis or algebra and also a course (or one can demonstrate proficiency) in computer programming. From there, the department offers a rich collection of advanced mathematics courses that prepare students for a variety of career options. Students may also pursue a Mathematics major with a Statistics concentration, or a Mathematics Education major.

Mathematics Major Page

Available Minors

Computer Science Minor

Requirements

MATH 110, MATH 111, MATH 250; CS 110, CS 210, CS 255 and any course numbered 250 or above.

Mathematics Minor

Requirements

MATH 110, MATH 111, MATH 210, MATH 250, MATH 270 and any two courses numbered 230 or above. The student who plans to minor in mathematics is advised to plan a coherent program with a departmental faculty member.

Meet Our People

OWU is people. Brilliant, engaging, passionate, friendly, genuine people. Meet some of them here.

Sean McCulloch

Professor in the Department of Mathematics & Computer Science

Professor McCulloch has mentored many students in summer research in Artificial Intelligence. He leads the annual OWU Programming Competition, which involves colleges from across Ohio.

Harold Wiebe

Gordon Nelson Armstrong Professor in the Department of Mathematics & Computer Science

Professor Wiebe combines teaching with real-world experience by spending part of his time managing OWU's network and associated servers. He teaches courses in operating systems, computer organization, networking, and applied mathematics.

Craig Jackson

Professor in the Department of Mathematics & Computer Science

Professor Jackson takes groups of students to Alaska and the Caribbean to collect data related to mathematical models of geophysical and biological systems. His research interests include representation theory, mathematical biology, and theoretical climatology.

Scott Linder

Beatrice K. McDowell Professor in the Department of Mathematics & Computer Science

Professor Linder  teaches primarily statistics courses (mathematical and applied), probability, calculus, and other mathematics courses. He enjoys applications of statistics to scientific fieldwork, especially in the biological sciences.

Impact Fellowship

Selam Weldu '20 (right) uses an OWU Connection grant to spend two weeks studying computer science in New York City with the Impact Fellowship Program. (Photo courtesy of Selam Weldu) More Information

Mathematical Models of Climate

Whitney Lonnemann '15 was among a group of OWU students who visited Alaska's Matanuska Glacier over the summer as part of a Travel-Learning Course. Taught by Craig Jackson, Ph.D., associate professor of mathematics and computer science, the course examined "Mathematical Models of Climate."

Department Contact Info

Location

Schimmel/Conrades Science Center 201
Ohio Wesleyan University
Delaware, OH 43015
P 740-368-3907
F 740-368-3999

Department Contacts

Interim Chair: Craig Jackson
Professor in the Department of Mathematics & Computer Science
Schimmel/Conrades Science Center 384
740-368-3659 | chjackso@owu.edu

Academic Assistant: Angela Moore
Schimmel/Conrades Science Center 201
740-368-3907 | almoore@owu.edu