Department of Mathematics, Science and Technology

Find meaning in the world around you and the numbers that explain it 

The Department of Mathematics, Science and Technology in the College of Arts & Sciences designs and delivers a wide range of curricula at both the undergraduate and graduate level, with the primary focus being to contribute in line with Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University's broader mission (e.g., applied mathematics, and computer and data science, in addition to a variety of science courses). Many of the courses offered by the department are courses that are at the core of most in-demand majors. The department’s faculty members have a broad range of expertise and experience related to these topics, with several faculty involved in externally funded research projects on the cutting edge of best practices along with new initiatives for online education. Additionally, the department has a strong research interest, and growing faculty expertise, in the extremely high-demand field of data science, with the current initiative being a newly formed research group focusing on applied data science and engineering-driven machine learning.

The department offers two undergraduate degree programs that can be taken completely online:

The Bachelor of Science degree in Data Science is designed for students who have an interest in deriving and communicating meaning from data that is typical for aerospace and many related industries. It features a tailored curriculum to bridge the gap between data science theory and practice, with a significant focus on real-world data science projects and research collaborations. This interdisciplinary program focuses on the mathematics, statistics and computer science necessary to understand and employ machine learning algorithms to model observations and make predictions.

The program includes a specialization in Applied Data Science. Students who complete the program will gain a deep understanding of and expertise in the typical data science pipeline: gathering, processing, analyzing and presenting data.

The Bachelor of Science degree in Interdisciplinary Studies is a flexible degree, designed in response to global corporate leaders that nurtures critical thinkers who understand the connections between science, technology and humanity. Depending upon their choices, graduates can prepare for careers in aviation, aerospace, international business, communication or other related professions.

The degree is also designed to accept transfer credits for students who have attended multiple colleges/universities. This offers students a unique opportunity to design a curriculum that serves their needs and aspirations. Furthermore, via the Air University – Associate to Baccalaureate Cooperative (AU-ABC) Category 1 agreement, all CCAF graduates can attain their Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies degree by taking no more than 60 semester hours of additional coursework through Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University.

The department also offers an undergraduate certificate and several minors: 

The Undergraduate Certificate in Airport Baggage Handling Systems Implementation provides specialized academic training in designing, implementing and managing airport baggage handling systems (BHS). The certificate equips students with comprehensive knowledge of the entire BHS lifecycle within the broader framework of airport operations as well as homeland security and aviation regulatory policy. Courses cover essential topics, including system design, regulatory compliance, procurement and operational management.

In the Minor in Applied Data Science, students will develop skills in using programming packages to analyze and visualize large-scale data. The curriculum is also designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of both supervised and unsupervised machine learning algorithms.

The Minor in Airport Baggage Handling Systems Implementation provides students with supplemental knowledge and tools required to be knowledgeable in baggage handling system design and implementation. The target audience for this minor will be students who are currently working in this field and/or aspire to be part of the airport industry. The objective is to understand the lifecycle of implementation of baggage handling systems and its relation to the overall airport system. 

The Environmental Science Minor includes the topics of Earth systems, biological diversity, world resources (water, food, energy), global climate change, urban planning and sustainable development. This minor meets a growing interest of students and employers in environmental responsibility and sustainability.

The Mathematics Minor includes a multitude of topics involving limits, derivatives, integrals, multivariable calculus, first and second order differential equations, Laplace transforms and matrix methods of solutions. The minor supports a Mathematics, Science and Technology emphasis highly desired by the aeronautics and technical industries.

The minor in Military Studies is designed for U.S. Army, Coast Guard, Marines and Navy students who have earned 15 credit hours of Joint Service Transcripted American Council of Education upper-level recommended credit and are pursuing a B.S. in Interdisciplinary Studies degree. Students will need to take six additional hours of upper-level credit in non-duplicating ASCI or MGMT courses to complete this minor.

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Undergraduate Minors

Applied Data Science    |    Airport Baggage Handling Systems Implementation    |    Environmental Science   |   Mathematics   |   Military Studies   |   Research Foundations