The mission of the Department of Mathematics and Computer Science is grounded in the context of the mission of Duquesne University, particularly its focus on serving students. Our primary goal is to instruct students in the mathematical sciences, and more generally to enhance our students’ logical reasoning and problem solving skills. Toward these goals, we strive to treat each learner as an individual and we encourage significant interaction among students, faculty, and staff. To ensure continual improvement in meeting our goals we are committed to supporting each other as we seek excellence in teaching, scholarship, and service.

The Department of Mathematics and Computer Science at Duquesne University offers unique education and career opportunities for students choosing a program leading to either a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science or a Bachelor of Arts in Computer Science.

The computer science program gives students a knowledge of the theoretical basis of computing, an appreciation for the relationship between the various components of the field, skills in applying the subject to practical problems, and the ability to adapt to new technologies and advancements in the discipline.

Computer science students learn to identify problems best solved by a computer and to design and implement effective, economical, and creative solutions. Students in the discipline have available to them specialty laboratories with the most modern equipment. Computer science students learn a wide variety of programming languages including C, C++, Java, Assembly, Lisp, and Prolog and operating systems including Linux and Windows.