THE PACMACS PROGRAM CSC 110 Building Virtual Worlds – CSC 120 Computer Science I (Fall – semester only) Although separate, the Mathematics and PACMACS (PAthways to in Careers Computer Science Departments work MAthematics and Computer Science) is a together to prepare students for professional program sponsored jointly by the work in various fields of study in Mathematics and Computer Science mathematics and computer science. Both Departments at Saint Joseph’s University. *MAT 120 or placement test required for departments are housed in the Barbelin The program offers junior and senior level students enrolling in calculus at SJU. building and share the use of two state of the students from Philadelphia high schools the art computer classrooms that include the opportunity to earn college credit by enrolling MAPLE computer algebra system as well as in either a mathematics or computer science Alice and Carl J. Robot (animation software). course during the spring and fall semesters. Activities and services available include: Each department works to ensure that The program includes workshops to improve students are intellectually prepared to apply learning skills and information sessions about Access to professors during special their skills and knowledge in their the college admissions and financial aid designated office professional lives. processes. PACMACS is an excellent Student Mentors introduction to the rigor and discipline that is Workshop about the college required for success in college. The program admission and financial aid aims to: (1) prepare students for success in processes college, (2) provide students with skills in Workshops to increase learning mathematics and computer science, and (3) skills in mathematics encourage students to become Access to computer labs and mathematics/computer science professionals. library Applications are accepted during the fall Access to tutoring at the Learning All semester of each academic year. Resource Center (LRC) participants in the program receive full tuition, textbook, and if needed, tokens for transportation. SAINT JOSEPH’S UNIVERSITY PROGRAM DESCRIPTION Saint Joseph’s University is a private independent and comprehensive Catholic Students will be enrolled in a college level university founded by the Society of Jesus in mathematics or computer science course each 1851. The University offers over 75 degrees semester. Courses offered include: leading to the undergraduate degree including mathematics and computer science. There are MAT 120 Precalculus CONTACT INFORMATION – approximately 4,550 men and women MAT 155 Fundamentals of – enrolled in the traditional day undergraduate Calculus* program. The campus is located in western MAT 161 Calculus I* – Philadelphia and Montgomery County. MAT 118/128 Applied Statistics –
THE PACMACS PROGRAM PACMACS (PAthways to Careers in MAthematics and Computer Science) is a program sponsored jointly by the Mathematics and Computer Science Departments at Saint Joseph’s University. The program offers junior and senior level students from Philadelphia high schools the opportunity to earn college credit by enrolling in either a mathematics or computer science course during the spring and fall semesters. The program includes workshops to improve learning skills and information sessions about the college admissions and financial aid processes. PACMACS is an excellent introduction to the rigor and discipline that is required for success in college. The program aims to: (1) prepare students for success in college, (2) provide students with skills in mathematics and computer science, and (3) encourage students to become mathematics/computer science professionals. Applications are accepted during the fall semester of each academic year. All participants in the program receive full tuition, textbook, and if needed, tokens for transportation. PROGRAM DESCRIPTION Students will be enrolled in a college level mathematics or computer science course each semester. Courses offered include: MAT 120 – Precalculus MAT 155 – Fundamentals of Calculus* MAT 161 – Calculus I* MAT 118/128 – Applied Statistics CSC 110 – Building Virtual Worlds CSC 120 – Computer Science I (Fall semester only) *MAT 120 or placement test required for students enrolling in calculus at SJU. Activities and services available include: Access to professors during special designated office Student Mentors Workshop about the college admission and financial aid processes Workshops to increase learning skills in mathematics Access to computer labs and library Access to tutoring at the Learning Resource Center (LRC) SAINT JOSEPH’S UNIVERSITY Saint Joseph’s University is a private independent and comprehensive Catholic university founded by the Society of Jesus in 1851. The University offers over 75 degrees leading to the undergraduate degree including mathematics and computer science. There are approximately 4,550 men and women enrolled in the traditional day undergraduate program. The campus is located in western Philadelphia and Montgomery County. Although separate, the Mathematics and Computer Science Departments work together to prepare students for professional work in various fields of study in mathematics and computer science. Both departments are housed in the Barbelin building and share the use of two state of the art computer classrooms that include the MAPLE computer algebra system as well as Alice and Carl J. Robot (animation software). Each department works to ensure that students are intellectually prepared to apply their skills and knowledge in their professional lives. CONTACT INFORMATION
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