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 The mathematics department, together with other members of the faculty, coordinates computer science at Lawrence. The interdisciplinary mathematics- computer science major offers students an opportunity to combine these two disciplines, enriching both. Computer Science combines an empirical aspect-- which involves implementing specific procedures--with theoretical aspect-- which involves analysis of abstract processes using methods of applied mathematics. Both aspects of the discipline contribute to understanding what problems are amenable to computer solution and what methods are optimal. Today, computing importantly serves academic research no less than commercial enterprise. Moreover, a disciplined exposure to computer science within the context of studies in liberal arts and sciences fosters in the student the development of clarity and precision in analysis, logic, and expression. Engineering - Prospective engineers will find that entry to computer engineering curricula can be coordinated through Lawrence's cooperative program with engineering schools, usually with a Lawrence major in physics, mathematics, or mathematics-computer science. Computing Facilities - Academic computing facilities on campus are abundant and diverse. The university's Digital computer systems provide central computing facilities accessible from all parts of the campus an offer worldwide communication via the Internet. Data connections are possible from student rooms in residential halls. The department employs several systems dedicated to computer science instruction: DEC Alphas running a version of the UNIX operating system and a classroom equipped with high-end Intel and Macintosh computers. This variety of machines offers students the opprtunity to work with major operating systems and major programming languages.
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