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Computer and Data Sciences combines technical skills with the liberal arts to hone problem-solving skills that may be used in a wide array of settings. The integrated majors with mathematical sciences, chemistry and physics deepen these skills while developing specific disciplinary expertise in these sciences.
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Faculty
Barwick, Brett
Associate Professor of Physics, Harrison E. Farnsworth 1918 Endowed Chair in Physics and Engineering
Othon, Christina
Professor of Physics
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.
Advising at RiponRequirements
| Requirements for a Major in Integrated Computer Science-Physics | |
|---|---|
| Total Credits | 47 total credits for a Major in Integrated Computer Science-Physics |
| Core Courses | PHY 131 General Physics I: Mechanics, 172 General Physics II: Electricity, Magnetism and Waves , 251 General Physics III: Modern Physics, Optics, 501 Senior Seminar, 502 Senior Seminar, CSC 101 Introduction to Programming, 209 Object-Oriented Programming, 236 Data Analysis and Visualization, 336 Data Structures and Algorithms. |
| Elective Courses | 4 additional credits in CSC; 4 additional credits in PHY |
| Additional Requirements | PHY 501, 502 Senior Seminar (must complete computer/data sciences-oriented project) |
Unique Opportunities
- Each integrated major requires students to complete a culminating project applying computer and data sciences to the other discipline; these projects take place in the senior seminar.
- Skills in problem-solving, oral presentation writing and critical thinking are refined and developed in the upper-level disciplinary courses taken in physics, as described in the Catalog sections for each integrated major.