Mathematics
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Students may opt to pursue an interdisciplinary Bachelor of Science degree in Math-Computer Science, a concentration administered cooperatively between the mathematics and computer science departments.
Degree Type
Sc.B.
department
Department of Computer Science
CIP Code
27.0303ℹ
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Mathematics - Computer Science
Students may opt to pursue an interdisciplinary Bachelor of Science degree in Math-Computer Science, a concentration administered cooperatively between the mathematics and computer science departments.
Course requirements include math- and systems-oriented computer science courses, as well as computational courses in applied math. Students must identify a series of electives that cohere around a common theme. As with other concentrations offered by the Computer Science department, students have the option to pursue the professional track of the ScB program in Mathematics-Computer Science.
Student Goals
Students in this concentration will:
- Learn to construct rigorous proofs of mathematical theorems
- Understand foundational mathematical areas such as linear algebra, abstract algebra, and cryptography
- Grasp areas such as theoretical computer science, programming languages, machine architecture, and artificial intelligence
- Complete a capstone project at the intersection of mathematics and computer science
Tracks
- Professional Track (Math-CS)
Department Undergraduate Group (DUG)
Student Leaders: Joseph Hlavinka
Graduating Class
| Class Year | Total Students | Honors Graduates |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 12 | 1 |
| 2022 | 10 | 4 |
| 2023 | 17 | 1 |
| 2024 | 31 | 12 |
| 2025 | 13 | 4 |
Math-Computer Science concentrators now work as software engineers and chief technology officers in the private sector.
What are Mathematics - Computer Science concentrators doing…
The Director of Undergraduate Studies is typically the first point of contact for prospective concentrators. Once students have declared, they may be assigned a specific concentration advisor from within the department or program.