Department of Mathematics

Mission

 

The Department of Mathematics and Computer Science offers Bachelor of Science degree programs in Mathematics, Mathematics Education, and Computer Science and a Master of Science degree in Applied Computer Science1. The Department also provides, for all undergraduate and graduate programs, service courses in mathematics and computer sciences.

 

Computing Resources: The Department has six computer laboratories equipped with over 30 64-bit i7 PCs. These computer facilities and several other campus wide computer facilities are available for all students. Students in both undergraduate and graduate courses benefit from the wide variety of computing resources made available at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore as a member of the University System of Maryland. Both Unix-based and Windows-based systems provide a rich computing environment both for majors and for students in service courses.

Library facilities are extensive and are supplemented each year. Opportunities exist for student participation in faculty research projects. While computer laboratory facilities are open and available all day and evening, most graduate courses are scheduled in the early evening so that those working during the day can participate.

 

Objectives

 

The Department seeks to:

 

1. Attract and retain students in Departmental programs by providing current and challenging curricula, effective advisement, and innovative instructional strategies;
2. Attract and retain well qualified faculty dedicated to preparing students, both academically and socially, to be competitive in the global workforce environment;
3. Develop and implement up-to-date curricula that provides a balance between theory and practice;
4. Develop and maintain up-to-date computing facilities and other learning/instructional environments;
5. Provide co-curricular opportunities for students via participation in faculty/student research projects, student programming and design competitions, professional or student organizations, and pre-professional internships;
6. Encourage undergraduate and graduate students to participate in inter-disciplinary research activities and industry- funded design projects; and
7. Develop and maintain mutual cooperation and partnerships with area industries.

 

General Program Requirements

 

Departmental Requirements

 

Mathematics – This program is designed for persons who wish to pursue careers in mathematical analysis or modeling in government, industrial, financial, consulting, or academic settings. The content of this program covers a broad spectrum of pure and applied mathematics. Courses are offered in a variety of topics including Calculus, Real and Complex Analysis, Number Theory, Topology, Linear Algebra, Modern Algebra, Statistics, Numerical Analysis, and Probability. It is highly recommended that students take 300 and 400 upper level computer science, natural science, and engineering and technology courses relevant to their field of interest. The program requires 120 credit hours with a grade of “C” or better in required major and elective courses.

Mathematics Education - This program is designed for persons who wish to pursue careers in secondary mathematics education. The content of this program is similar to that of Mathematics. It is supplemented by professional education coursework. The program requires 130 credit hours with a grade of “C” or better in the required major courses, electives, and professional education courses. Students should consult the Department of Education about the minimum GPA requirement for admission into education programs.

Computer Science - The Computer Science program is ideal for persons who wish to pursue their careers in government agencies, private corporations or graduate study in computer science-related interdisciplinary degree programs. The content of this degree program is designed to train students in the theory and application of computer science in a variety of disciplines. Courses are offered in a variety of topics including programming languages, data structures, computer organization and architecture, software engineering, operating systems, and other computer science areas. It is highly recommended that students take 300 and 400 upper level computer science, natural sciences, and engineering and technology courses relevant to the field of interest. Completion of the B.S. degree in Computer Science requires 120 credits, with a grade of “C” or better in the required major computer science courses, electives, and in the mathematics courses.

Computer Science with Business Focus - This program is designed for persons who wish to pursue careers in information systems, operations research, and database management. The content of this program is designed to train students in the theory and application of computer science and its application in business disciplines. Courses include Software Engineering, Operations Research, Computer Organization, Data Structures and Algorithms, Theory of Computation, Programming Languages, Databases and Operating Systems. Courses in accounting and other business areas augment the Computer Science curriculum. It is highly recommended that students take 300 and 400 level computer science, natural sciences, and engineering and technology courses relevant to the field of interest. The program requires 120 credit hours, with a grade of “C” or better in the required major courses, electives, and in the mathematics courses.

 

Minor Programs

 

The Department offers a minor in both Computer Science and in Mathematics as well as a graduate program leading toward an M.S Degree in Applied Computer Science1 (unique in the state of Maryland).  A grade of “C” or better is required in the courses taken to satisfy the minor. In accordance with the particular guidelines given below, specific minor programs for individual students will be set up and approved by the Chair of the Department, or a designee, in consultation with the student involved. Students in a program (like computer science directed toward science or business) that requires Calculus I or the first computer science course cannot do any of our minors since all these specifically require MATH 112   or CSDP 221  .  For double majors, students are allowed to substitute other upper-level courses, approved by the chair, for such duplicate required courses.

 

Directory of Faculty 

 

Chapin, Jr., Edward William, Assistant Professor

B.S., Trinity College at Hartford, M.A. and Ph.D., Princeton University

 

Chi, Albert, Assistant Professor

M.A. Ph.D. Oklahoma State University

 

Cornelius, Tiara, Associate Professor

B.S., University of Maryland Eastern Shore, Ph.D., Delaware State

 

Elbeshir, Manal, Lecturer

B.S., University of Khartoum, M.S., University of Maryland Eastern Shore

 

Hura, Gurdeep, Professor

B.E. Jabalpur University India, Ph.D., University of Roorkee, India

 

Johnson, Robert, Associate Professor

B.S., University of Louisiana, Ph.D., St. Louis University

 

Jones-Douglas, Lois E., Lecturer

B.S., M.S., University of Maryland Eastern Shore

 

Kohl, Russell W., Associate Professor and Interim Chair

B.S., Ph.D., Delaware State University

 

Malik, Bashir Malik, Associate Professor

B.S., University of Khartoum, Ph.D., University of Essex, England

 

Offen, Keith, Lecturer

B.A., Rhode Island College, M.S., Delaware State University

 

Osman, Abuobida, Lecturer

B.S., University of Faisalabad, M.S., University of Maryland Eastern Shore

 

Ridlon, Candice, Professor

B.S. Florida State University, Ph.D. Florida State University

 

Salamabi, Manal, Lecturer

B.S., University of Khartoum, M.S., University of Maryland Eastern Shore

 

Sharma, Rakesh, Lecturer

B.S., James Madison University, Ph.D., SGV University

 

Wiggins, Urban T., Assistant Professor

B.S., Southern University, Ph.D., Louisiana State University

 

Williams, Mark, Associate Professor

B.A., Oakland University, Ph.D., University of Cincinnati

 

Zhang, Jun, Assistant Professor

B.S. Yunnan Normal University, Ph.D., University of Rhode Island

 

Zhu-Stone, Weiwei, Associate Professor

B.A., Harbin University of Science and Technology, Ph.D., University of Missouri at St. Louis

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