scientific computing & numerical analysis

Requirements effective Autumn Quarter 2001.
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Description
Computer simulation is heavily used in science and engineering as a tool in analysis, visualization, and design. Complex mathematical models can give very accurate prediction of real-world phenomena, but typically lead to equations that can only be solved with the aid of a computer. This Option focuses on the design, mathematical analysis, and efficient implementation of numerical algorithms for such problems.


ACMS Program Core (43 credits)


Option Core (30 credits)


Option Electives -- Group I (11 credits)
At least 11 credits from the following list of courses:

*For students who complete a double major with Computer Science.


Option Electives -- Group II (6 credits)
At least 6 additional credits from approved courses (at the 300 level or higher) in the Departments of Applied Mathematics, Computer Science and Engineering, Mathematics, and Statistics. Additional courses from the Group I Elective list are particularly recommended. With approval of a Program Adviser, appropriate courses in other departments may also be used to meet this requirement, especially courses with a computational component.


Double majors / Double degrees CSE 326 to the Group I Electives as noted above, and may apply additional CSE courses to satisfy the Group II Electives. Students who complete a double major or double degree in an appropriate applications area may petition to be exempted from the Group II Elective requirements.