Department of Mathematics, Engineering, and Computer Science

Faculty:

Cathy Bareiss, Ph.D..

Sheri Campeau, M.S.

Alice Ramos, Ph.D

Erwin Sucipto, Ph.D.

Majors:

Computer Science (B.S.)

Computer and Information Sciences (B.A.)

Engineering and Management (B.S.)

Mathematics (B.S.)

Mathematics Education (B.S.)

Math/Physics (Engineering 3-2 Program, B.S.)

The Department of Mathematics, Engineering, and Computer Science at Bethel University is a community of Christian scholars and educators committed to preparing minds for action within an increasingly technologically advanced and data-driven world and within the Kingdom of God (1 Peter 1:13).

Department Mission

As a reflection of the Author of Creation, our universe teems with order. Science is the study of that created order and mathematics is the language humanity uses to facilitate that study. Moreover, through engineering our understanding is made practical as we exercise our stewardship of the physical world in which we live (Gen 1:28). In computing our understanding is increases as we build virtual models of aspects of God's creation.  Thus, the mission of the Department of Mathematics,Engineering, and Computer Science is to equip students at every level to use computational logic, quantitative reasoning, and critical thinking as tools for deeper understanding of the physical world and in their own discipline. To this end, the department seeks to instill an essential balance of logical reasoning, conceptual understanding, technological proficiency, and computational skill appropriate to students' diverse needs.

The department offers programs in a variety of mathematical and related sciences, including minors in mathematics, computer science and physics. For students interested in actuarial science and/or data analysis, we recommend the mathematics major with a minor or second major in economics, and we also offer pathways to a 4-1 program with Saint Mary's College for a Master's Degree in Data Science.  For students interested in engineering, note that the Math/Physics degree is part of a cooperative 3-2 Engineering program offered in coordination with the University of Notre Dame and Trine University.