Applied Computing

Applied computing graduates collaborate with scientists and other professionals, utilizing computing expertise from a specialized concentration to address large-scale problems.
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Concentrations

Students can combine a strong computer science foundation with knowledge in a specialized area.

  • Astronomy
  • Biology
  • Chemistry
  • Economics
  • Physics
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Possible Career Paths

  • Use grid computing to study the Big Bang
  • Analyze orbits of potential Earth-crossing asteroids
  • Manage biological databases to study worldwide biodiversity decline
  • Apply machine learning techniques to design better chemotherapies
  • Develop techniques to locate tornado sirens for maximum population coverage