Special studies in selected areas of interest are also available. Recent undergraduate research projects have dealt with the effects of ion implantation on the optical absorption properties of glasses. Clinical experiences are provided at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. Both chapters are affiliated with national professional societies. Students have opportunities to participate in field trips, attend scientific meetings, and make presentations at professional meetings.
Significant emphasis is placed on computer applications.
Laboratory instruments are interfaced with computers for the purpose of data acquisition and analysis. The curriculum is designed to prepare them for graduate studies or for careers in teaching, industry, business or government. Degrees offered are the Bachelor of Science degree in computer science, the Bachelor of Science degree in mathematics, and the Bachelor of Arts degree in mathematics. The highly qualified faculty is committed to and responsible for teaching all courses and is also available for assisting every mathematics or computer science student in program selection and career planning. Students of computer science prepare for graduate study or for positions as systems analysts, system programmers, or applications programmers.