Program Overview

Applied Mathematics - Computer Science

The concentration in Applied Mathematics – Computer Science allows students to develop complementary expertise in computer science and applied mathematics, and provides a foundation for advanced work at the intersection of these disciplines.

Degree Type

• Sc.B.

Department

• Department of Computer Science

CIP Code

• 27.0301

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Related Academic Areas

• Applied Mathematics
• Computer Science
• Mathematics

Program Description

The Sc.B. concentration in Applied Math-Computer Science provides a foundation of basic concepts and methodology of mathematical analysis and computation and prepares students for advanced work in applied mathematics, computer science, and data science. Concentrators must complete courses in mathematics, applied math, computer science, and an approved English writing course. While the concentration in Applied Math-Computer Science allows students to develop the use of quantitative methods in thinking about and solving problems, knowledge that is valuable in all walks of life, students who have completed the concentration have pursued graduate study, computer consulting and information industries, and scientific and statistical analysis careers in industry or government. This degree offers a standard track and a professional track.

Applied Mathematics - Computer Science Concentration Requirements

• List of requirements
• Honors website

Student Goals

Students in this concentration will:

• Develop an interdisciplinary foundation in math, applied mathematics and computer science
• Acquire advanced skills in critical and quantitative reasoning
• Design a focus area around a coherent theme
• Engage in a senior capstone project and produce a final paper or software project

Tracks

• Professional Track (ApMa-CS)

Department Undergraduate Group (DUG)

Student Leaders: Michelle Liu, Bernard Li, Natsuka Hayashida, Anush Shah, Simone Donoho, Victoria Hernandez, Grace Yang

Graduating Class

| Class Year | Total Students | Honors Graduates
| --- | --- | ---
| 2021 | 30 | 0
| 2022 | 48 | 6
| 2023 | 56 | 15
| 2024 | 59 | 13
| 2025 | 85 | 12

Alumni Pathways

Previous concentrators have become software engineers, federal employees, investment analysts, and computer consultants. Many have pursued graduate degrees in applied mathematics, economics, or business studies.

What are Applied Mathematics - Computer Science concentrators doing… ...in their first year after graduation...5 and 10 years after graduation

Directors of Undergraduate Studies

• Kathi Fisler
• Peyam Tabrizian
• Hui Wang

Advisors

• Mark Ainsworth
• Amalia Culiuc
• Carina Curto
• Jerome Darbon
• Hongjie Dong
• Paul Dupuis
• Kathi Fisler
• Stuart Geman
• Basilis Gidas
• Yan Guo
• Johnny Guzman
• Matthew Harrison
• Ellis Hershkowitz
• George Karniadakis
• Philip Klein
• Caroline Klivans
• Anna Lysyanskaya
• Kristina Mallory
• Govind Menon
• Kavita Ramanan
• Bjorn Sandstede
• Chi-Wang Shu
• Peyam Tabrizian
• Hui Wang