Department of Mathematics and Computer Science

Mission Statement for Mathematics

The Department of Mathematics and Computer Science at Tougaloo College serves all students interested in mathematics and its applications. These include:

students majoring in mathematics in order to pursue advanced study, obtain a career in teaching or in the private sector, or achieve intellectual enrichment;
students from majors outside of mathematics who need to acquire mathematical skills in order to be successful in their majors;
students requiring remediation in mathematics.

For each of these groups, the department promotes excellence in the teaching and learning of mathematics, and encourages inquiry, application, and an appreciation of the intrinsic beauty of mathematics. To advance its mission, the Department of Mathematics and Computer science:

is a community that values mathematics and its applications;
provides a foundation for critical thinking by developing skills in logic and problem solving;
offers a broad selection of courses that can be tailored to diverse student needs

The Department offers the following degrees: B.S. in Mathematics, B.S. in Computer Science, and B.S. in Secondary Education with emphasis in Mathematics. The department also offers an emphasis in Computer Science, an emphasis in Mathematics in combination with other majors, and minors in Cybersecurity and Data Science.

Mission Statement for Computer Science

The Department of Mathematics and Computer Science at Tougaloo College serves all students interested in Computer Science and its applications. These include to prepare students:

to attend graduate school in computer science,
to enter the workforce as computer professionals, and
to have a fundamental knowledge of computing and technology as part of their general education.

Student Learning Outcomes for Mathematics and Computer Science Department

B.S. in Mathematics, B.S. in Secondary Education/Emphasis in Mathematics

Students will demonstrate the ability to think both critically and analytically by applying mathematical concepts to solve real-world problems.
Students will demonstrate conceptual and computational skills through solving problems and also constructing proofs, where applicable.
Students will be able to communicate mathematics both orally and in writing. They will do so according to accepted standards in mathematics.