Complete 2012-2014 Undergraduate Catalog - Virginia State ...

Student Organizations
Computer Science Club, which provides emphasis on topics and activities of interest to mathematics and
computer science students and teachers, (2) the Kappa Mu Epsilon Mathematics National Honor Society
(Virginia Alpha Chapter), which provides incentives and opportunities for scholarly work in mathematics,
(3) a student chapter of the Association of Computing Machinery (ACM), and (4) a student chapter of the
Mathematical Association of America (MAA) and (5) a student chapter of Upsilon Pi Epsilon Computer
Science Honor Society. Membership in Kappa Mu Epsilon Mathematics National Honor Society and Upsilon
Pi Epsilon Computer Science Honor Society is based on high academic achievement. The Department
Association of America (MAA), National Association of Mathematicians (NAM), and Virginia Council of
Teachers of Mathematics (VCTM).
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) Degree in Mathematics
(B.S.) in Mathematics.
• The Mathematics Concentration provides students with a general pure and applied mathematics
background enabling entry to the job market or graduate study in advanced mathematics with
relevant science and computer training. A minimum of 48 hours in Mathematics, 12 hours in
restricted electives and 8 hours in Computer Science is required.
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Mathematical Statistics necessary for the application of statistical techniques and computer
applications. A minimum of 33 hours in Mathematics, 15 hours in Statistics and 8 hours in Computer
Science is required.
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to pursue opportunities as actuaries in the insurance industry, investment companies, banking,
mathematical concepts and the application of statistical and probability procedures employed in the
Computer Science is required.
• The Mathematics with Minor in Secondary Education Program prepares students with an
student teaching. A minimum of 45 hours in Mathematics and Statistics and 4 hours in Computer
Science is required.
Minor in Mathematics
The minor in mathematics consists of a planned sequence of six courses offered by the Mathematics and
for a minor in mathematics.
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