Fort Valley State University

The Faculty of the Department of Mathematics and Computer Science at Fort Valley State University and I welcome you to our homepage. We are delighted that you have chosen to visit us on the web. My name is Dr. James E. Glover and I am currently the Chair of the Department and a Professor of Mathematics. This site provides information about our faculty and staff, our programs of study, and our facilities.

Our Department is a unit within the College of Arts and Sciences offering programs of study leading to the Bachelor of Science with a major in Mathematics, Bachelor of Science with a major in Computer Science, and Bachelor of Science with a major in Computer Information Systems. In addition, the department offers minor programs in these areas and participates in several 3+2 dual degree programs.

Our faculty in the Department of Mathematics and Computer Science is a talented, well trained, and caring group of educators, strongly committed to providing quality undergraduate education in mathematics and in computer sciences. Our program offers numerous core and service courses designed to improve and strengthen the students’ quantitative, analytical, and critical reasoning, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Enjoy your visit, and we look forward to hearing from you or visiting with you on our lovely campus.

Dr. James E. Glover, Chair
Mathematics, Computer Science and Computer Technology Program

Program Details

• B.S. with a major Computer Science
• B.S. with a major in Computer Information Systems
• B.S. with a major in Mathematics

The Department of Mathematics and Computer Science offers a program of study leading to the Bachelor of Science Degree with a major in Mathematics. This program provides students the educational background and competencies necessary for effective performance in mathematics-related fields and for entrance into graduate schools.

The Department also offers two programs of study in computer science leading to the Bachelor of Science with a major in Computer Science and Bachelor of Science with a major in Computer Information Systems. The Bachelor of Science in Computer Science curriculum involves the study of the logical organization, design, and functions of computers with emphasis on scientific and technical applications. The program provides majors with a firm foundation for graduate study, as well as the necessary skills for viable, entry-level employment upon graduation. The Bachelor of Science in Computer Information Systems curriculum involves the study of computer applications in the areas of commerce, business, government, and industry with emphases on understanding systems operations and data processing applications and procedures. The program provides majors with a firm foundation for graduate study, as well as the necessary skills for viable, entry-level employment upon graduation.

Support Services

Math Tutoring Center/Mathematics Laboratory (Hubbard 107)

Internships:

Opportunities vary. Inquire in the Department.

Faculty

• Dr. Mahmoud Abu-Joudeh, Associate Professor
• Dr. Dawit W. Aberra, Associate Professor
• Dr. Sanjeev Arora, Professor
• Dr. Fariborz Asadian, Associate Professor
• Mr. Samuel B. Cartwright, Associate Professor
• Dr. Josephine D. Davis, Professor
• Dr. James Ervin Glover, Professor
• Dr. Ramana M. Gosukonda, Associate Professor
• Mr. Gholamreza Keihany, Assistant Professor
• Dr. Masoud Naghedolfeizi, Associate Professor
• Dr. Cheryl A. Swanier, Associate Professor
• Dr. Patcharin Tragoonsirisak, Assistant Professor
• Dr. Haixin Wang, Assistant Professor
• Mrs. Karen F. Watson, Assistant Professor
• Dr. Xiangyan Zeng, Associate Professor
• Mr. Nabil A. Yousif, Assistant Professor
• Dr. Jianmin K. Zhu, Professor