Program Description
Mathematics and computer science play a role of unprecedented importance in contemporary society. Purchase College students who major in mathematics/computer science are introduced to the principal areas of these disciplines, with an emphasis on applications. While the major requirements include some choices, all students acquire a strong foundation in the standard areas of both disciplines. In addition, students can gain important experiences as teaching assistants for courses, research assistants on projects, technical assistants in the campus technology services department, and by completing off-campus internships. Student work has appeared in the Annals of Discrete Math, Graph Theory Notes of NY, and Journal of Computing at Small Colleges.
Some students choose to double-major in mathematics/computer science and another discipline, such as chemistry, economics, music studio production, new media, or sculpture. Students in many disciplines have also earned minors in mathematics/computer science.
The mathematics/computer science program offers an excellent preparation for graduate work and careers in a wide variety of professions, including teaching, software development, technology support, new media, and financial analysis. Recent graduates have earned or are pursuing advanced degrees at such institutions as Columbia University, Binghamton University, the CUNY Graduate Center, New York University, Pace University, the University of Chicago, the University of New Hampshire, and the University of Pennsylvania. Alumni are also engaged in careers in a variety of fields, including education, software development, and finance.
Requirements for the Major
Representative Elective Courses
Abstract Algebra
Computability
Creating Databases for Web Applications
Creating User Interfaces
Games for Change
Graph Theory with Applications
History of Mathematics Seminar
Informatics in Biology and Medicine
Introduction to Physical Computing: Getting Outside the Box
Mobile Media
Networking and Security
Numerical Analysis
Robotics
Social Software
Topics in Advanced Computing
Topics in Advanced Mathematics
Representative Alumni
For more information, please visit the math/computer science program site or email sciences@purchase.edu.
Updated Dec. 12, 2012
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