The Department of Mathematical Sciences houses the programs in Mathematics and Computer Science. Department offices are located in the lower level of Seibert Hall.

Mathematics is best described as the study of patterns. In that sense, everybody is a mathematician. Mathematics as an academic discipline simply carries the study of patterns to a greater depth. Geometry concerns patterns of shape. Arithmetic concerns patterns of number. Calculus concerns patterns of continuous change. Statistics concerns patterns of chance. The Department offers courses serving majors, minors, the Core curriculum, and other disciplines.
For prospective students: Why math at SU and Outcomes.

Mathematics - Secondary Education combines a regular mathematics major with the Education Department's program for certification for secondary school teaching.

Computer Science is the study of the basic principles of computing. Courses range from elementary programming through graphics, computer architecture, operating systems, networks, artificial intelligence, advanced programming, and the theory of computation. The applications of computers to business and data management are the subject of the program in Information Systems, which is housed in the Weis School of Business.
For prospective students: Why computer science at SU and Outcomes.

Contact information:
Acting Department head: Dr. Kenneth Brakke, 009 Seibert Hall, (570) 372-4467, brakke@susqu.edu.
Secretary: Sara Herlinger, 016 Seibert Hall, (570) 372-4236, herlinger@susqu.edu.
Fax: (570) 372-2743