Academic Emphases at Harvey Mudd
Harvey Mudd offers two emphases, Data Science and Environmental Analysis. An emphasis is a coordinated program of courses in addition to the major that allows students to concentrate on and gain expertise in a specific area of interest. 在每个重点中, students have the opportunity to choose electives that align with their learning goals, acquire specialized knowledge and skills, and gain a range of perspectives within the broader fields of data science or environmental analysis. A completed emphasis appears on a student’s official transcript upon graduating.
数据科学重点
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Harvey Mudd College has long been a leader in educating students in subjects fundamental to data science and is guided by our mission to educate leaders who understand the impact of their work on society. The 数据科学重点 guides students toward data-scientific curriculum opportunities and practical data-rich experiences across the college in a coherent and cohesive manner.
The 数据科学重点 allows students majoring in the sciences, 工程 and mathematics the opportunity to apply data-scientific approaches across a variety of applications and understand their work from a range of perspectives, so they may best evaluate their impact on society and the world.
Emphasis in Environmental Analysis
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Environmental analysis fits exceptionally well within the Harvey Mudd College mission to train students who combine technical rigor and engagement with pressing social issues. There has always been a significant demand for environmental courses, 研究经历, 以及学院的诊所. The emphasis in environmental analysis provides a curricular program to help students move through their environmental studies in a coherent and cumulative fashion.
The emphasis in environmental analysis allows students majoring in the sciences, 工程, and mathematics the opportunity to address environmental issues from a range of perspectives so that they may better understand the impact of their work.
校友的故事
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Priya Donti: Scientist and Visionary
Priya Donti ’15 is making good on her promise to address global warming and the energy crisis.