Computer Science with Pure Math or Applied Math?

Click For Summary
A high school student in their final year is considering a double major in math and computer science, seeking advice on which branch of mathematics to pursue for better career opportunities. The consensus suggests that applied mathematics is beneficial due to its practical applications, including differential equations. However, there is also a recommendation to take pure math courses, as they provide valuable insights into algorithm development that are not as thoroughly covered in computer science classes. This combination of applied and pure mathematics is seen as advantageous for a career in tech and related fields.
DoctorWho?
Messages
1
Reaction score
0
Greetings Physics formus, I am a high school learner currently in my final year of schooling. I have decided that pursuing a double major in math and computer science would be a good option for my tertiary studies, as, my passion lies in the Mathematical Sciences. However, I have not decided on which branch of Mathematics to adopt. Which branch would offer me a wider range of work options when coupled with Computer Science?

Thanks in advance for any assistance :)
 
Physics news on Phys.org
Definitely applied math since it covers all the useful things like differential equations
 
I think applied math but take some pure math courses. I'm a math major who has taken computer science courses and noticed that a lot of useful stuff for algorithm development show up in pure math courses. We touched on those topics in the computer science courses but not like we did in the math courses.
 
TL;DR: Jackson or Zangwill for Electrodynamics? Hi, I want to learn ultrafast optics and I am interested in condensed matter physics, ie using ultrafast optics in condensed matter systems. However, before I get onto ultrafast optics I need to improve my electrodynamics knowledge. Should I study Jackson or Zangwill for Electrodynamics? My level at the moment is Griffiths. Given my interest in ultrafast optics in condensed matter, I am not sure which book is better suited for me. If...

Similar threads

  • · Replies 13 ·
Replies
13
Views
2K
  • · Replies 23 ·
Replies
23
Views
6K
  • · Replies 11 ·
Replies
11
Views
3K
  • · Replies 21 ·
Replies
21
Views
3K
  • · Replies 8 ·
Replies
8
Views
2K
  • · Replies 2 ·
Replies
2
Views
2K
  • · Replies 17 ·
Replies
17
Views
3K
  • · Replies 4 ·
Replies
4
Views
2K
  • · Replies 7 ·
Replies
7
Views
816
  • · Replies 2 ·
Replies
2
Views
2K