Technical Skills and Liberal Arts
The integration of mathematics with computer science is natural. This pairing allows students with interests in both areas but no desire to complete two separate majors to prepare themselves for many future careers including those in data science as they develop and hone technical and problem-solving skills in two disciplines.
Faculty
Erin C. Munro Krull
Associate Professor of Mathematics and the Mark and Janice Franzen Professorship in Applied Mathematics
David W. Scott
Associate Professor of Mathematics, Chair of Mathematical Sciences Department
| Requirements for a Major in Integrated Computer Science-Mathematics | |
|---|---|
| Total Credits | 44 total credits |
| Core Courses | MTH 201 Calculus I, 202 Calculus II, 501 Senior Seminar I, 502 Senior Seminar II; CSC 101 Introduction to Programming, 209 Object-Oriented Programming, 336 Data Structures and Algorithms, 338 Data Visualization with Analysis. |
| Elective Courses | 8 additional credits in CSC; 8 additional credits in MTH numbered 300 or above. |
| Additional Requirements | MTH 501, 502 Senior Seminar (must complete computer/data sciences-oriented project) |
Unique Opportunities
The Computer Science – Mathematics major requires students to complete a culminating project that integrates computer or data science with mathematics; the project forms the core of the senior seminar work. Skills in problem-solving, oral presentation, writing, and critical thinking are developed and refined in the upper-level disciplinary courses taken in both mathematics and computer science.
Advising
Ripon College faculty and professional staff are dedicated to helping you reach your goals, whatever they may be and however often they may change along the way. It’s part of our value statement to you.
As a student at Ripon, you will be assigned a faculty adviser based on your area(s) of interest. You will meet with your faculty adviser throughout your time as a student to discuss your current aspirations, plan your course schedule and plot a future trajectory. We also work collaboratively with Ripon College Career and Professional Development to help match your interests and skills to concrete goals and construct a plan for professional success offering personalized career counseling, off-campus learning opportunities and an online job board with potential to connect with local, national and international employers.
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