Applied mathematics is a specific form of mathematics. It involves applying mathematical models in order to map out the mathematical core of a practical problem. With applied mathematics, you can solve problems that at first may not even appear to be mathematical in nature. This might be, for example, a practical problem that exists in industry or in (governmental) institutions.
As a mathematical problem sometimes requires the investigation and researching of mathematics at a more fundamental level, you may well have to undertake in-depth study as an applied mathematician. And as you often collaborate with specialists from other fields, you will also need the ability to look beyond your own specialization. That is what makes applied mathematics so fascinating.
In the Computer Science and Engineering program, you will learn the basic principles and methods to develop software systems and web services. You will learn how to take the user perspective into account. You will be able to scientifically reason about the correctness and efficiency of programs, using formal mathematical methods. You will know how to further develop knowledge and skills that underpins the internet. In addition to expanding your knowledge and skills, you will also learn how to apply these to solve specific problems.
Data science is een nieuwe technische discipline en de drijvende kracht achter de toekomstige innovaties. Net zoals informatica is voortgekomen uit de wiskunde toen de computers op de markt kwamen, is data science ontstaan als nieuwe discipline als reactie op de grote hoeveelheid data die vandaag de dag gegenereerd wordt. De data scientist is de ingenieur van de toekomst en wetenschappelijk onderzoek en innovaties zullen gebaseerd zijn op data.
Continu, op ieder moment, altijd en overal worden gegevens verzameld. Het uiteindelijke doel is niet het verzamelen van nog meer data, maar om ze in waarde om te zetten. Data kunnen vragen beantwoorden die nooit eerder gesteld zijn. Visualisatie van data kan echt helpen om unieke patronen te ontdekken.