Department of Mathematics

The Department of Mathematics is one of the largest units of Anna University with faculty strength of 35, catering to the needs of the Under-Graduate and Post-Graduate programmes in Science, Engineering and Technology. In 1975, the department started in 1975 an exclusive M.Sc. programme in Mathematics. In 1979, it introduced research programmes leading to M.Phil and Ph.D in Mathematics. Subsequently in 1993, it started M.Sc. Mathematics with Diversification in Computer Science, which was renamed as M.Sc. (Computer Science) in 1997. From the year 2001, Five-year Integrated M.Sc Programmes in Computer Science and Information Technology are being offered.

The Objectives of the Department

To provide strong Mathematical background to Engineering Graduates to cope up with the needs of emerging technology at National and International levels.

To provide basic and advanced skills to students in Computer Science & Information Technology enabling self-reliance and excellence in capabilities.
To enable students to play vital roles in the fields of Computer Science and Mathematics at the local level and to remain globally competitive.
To create computer software and mathematical modeling to cater to the growing needs of Industries/Research establishments.
To undertake significant research projects individually and in collaboration with other Departments / Institutions / Industries.
To popularize and project in proper perspective the scope of Mathematics and Computer Science so as to attract young talents to take up teaching and research career in Computer and Mathematical Sciences.