Scientific Computing Minor

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This minor, housed in the Department of Mathematics and Computer Science, provides undergraduate students, primarily those who major in sciences such as biology, chemistry, physics, and computer science, with a solid background in computational techniques and data analysis skills to further prepare them to pursue an advanced degree in their major discipline. The minor is also appealing to computer science students who are looking towards a career in scientific computing.

Plan of Study

Required Courses
(21-22 credits)

CSC (0145) 123 - Survey of Scientific Computing Credits: 4.00
MTH (0144) 145 - Calculus for Scientific Computing Credits: 4.00
or
MTH (0144) 142 - Calculus II Credits: 4.00 (pre-req MTH 140)
CSC (0145) 175 - Intermediate Computer Programming Credits: 4.00 (pre-req CSC 171 and CSC 123)
or
PHY (0156) 225 - Applied Problem Solving in MAT LAB Credits: 3 (no pre-reqs but two “strongly recommended” courses)
MTH (0144) 225 - Statistics and Data Analytics Credits: 3.00
CSC (0145) 275 - Operating Systems Practicum Credits: 1.00
6 or more credits of sufficiently advanced courses with computational content within the student’s major, which may include special topics courses and/or independent studies, subject to approval of the department chair of the student’s major.