Division of Computing and Mathematics

Mission Statement

We strive to provide a sound educational foundation to students in the computing and mathematics disciplines from a Christian perspective.

Area of Computing

The Area of Computing provides students with a contemporary curriculum of study in computing to prepare them for careers in information processing, web software development, or computer science and for graduate or professional study.

Area of Mathematics

The Area of Mathematics pursues excellence and offers quality instruction from a Christian perspective to non-majors to broaden their mathematical skills and awareness and to majors to prepare them for career success or further study in mathematics.

The SBU Area of Mathematics pursues excellence by:

helping students familiarize themselves with mathematical skills and basic mathematical structures necessary for applications and interpretation of life experiences from a Christian perspective;
seeking to enable students to appreciate graphical presentation of information, logical reasoning, and precision of statement and thought;
preparing students for continued scholarship and positions of leadership from a Christian perspective in secondary mathematics teaching, graduate study in mathematically related fields, and employment in a global society with many problems that need solutions;
promoting scholarship of the faculty by encouraging pursuit of advanced degrees, continuing professional development, research, and professional presentations and publications.

Mathematics Service Courses

Service courses are offered by the area, which do not count toward a mathematics major or minor. These either meet a DISCOVER Core Curriculum requirement or help students develop the prerequisite skills for later courses in mathematics or other fields. Placement in a particular mathematics course is determined primarily by college entrance examination scores. Other factors that determine a starting mathematics course are high school background, vocational objectives, previous performance, and student interest.