Department of Mathematics and Computer Science

Chair: Frederick Portier
Associate Professor: William O’Toole
Assistant Professors: Davorin Dujmovic, Luca Petrelli, Scott Weiss
Lecturer: Chris Jarvis

The courses and programs offered by the Department of Mathematics and Computer Science are designed to give students an exposure to a wide variety of topics in both computer science and mathematics. Participation in the program will provide students with firm foundations in theory and application and will give them an appreciation of both the utility and the intellectual attractiveness of the disciplines. Students will acquire the ability to rationally analyze problems of a quantitative nature and apply appropriate methods of solution. The ultimate objective of the program is to develop educated men and women who have the ability to reason logically, express themselves with precision and apply appropriate problem-solving techniques.

The mathematics curriculum is designed to fill the needs of those students who wish to pursue a professional career in mathematics in academia or industry. As an integral part of a liberal arts education, the department seeks to give students a feeling for the spirit and enjoyable nature of mathematics as well as the applications of mathematics in their areas of study.

The computer science curriculum is designed to provide a broad overview of computer science as a discipline and give the student essential technical and analytical skills. Students become proficient in several programming languages and gain experience on multiple platforms. Computing issues related to both hardware and software are examined. The mathematical foundation is stressed early and practical experience is gained throughout. Graduates of the program will have the skills necessary to work as computer professionals or pursue graduate education.