Scientific Computing Minor
The study of computing requires a creative imagination and develops analytical and problem-solving skills that are applicable in a wide range of academic and professional careers. The Scientific Computing minor provides students with the academic background in mathematics, statistics, and computer science necessary to understand the applications of computing and information theory in solving scientific problems, both everyday and professional. In keeping with the interdisciplinary spirit of the field, minors in Scientific Computing complete coursework in the natural sciences, mathematics, and computer science. Students should recognize that an ability to acquire and use mathematical tools is an essential part of this minor.
The Scientific Computing minor is an excellent complement to majors not always thought of as allied to computer science such as political economy, business, or psychology, since these fields are increasingly concerned with very large sets of data.
Scientific Computing Minor Requirements
| CSC-150 | Computer Science I: Introduction to Computer Science and Programming | 3 credits |
| MAT-252 | Discrete Mathematics | 3 credits |
Additional Math Coursework (3-4 credits):
Complete one of the following mathematics courses.
| MAT-150 | Applied Calculus: a Modeling Approach | 4 credits |
| MAT-175 | Single Variable Calculus | 4 credits |
| MAT-212 | Multiple Regression Analysis | 3 credits |
Additional Computer Science Coursework (3-4 Credits):
Complete one of the following computer science courses.
| CSC-270 | Applied Databases | 3 credits |
| CSC-285 | Data Manipulation and Visualization | 3 credits |
| CSC-152 | Computer Science II: Data Structures | 4 credits |
Science Coursework (4-5 credits):
Complete one of the following science courses and the associated lab. (CHE-141 doesn't have a separate lab course)
| BIO-159 | Cellular Basis of Human Physiology | 3 credits |
| BIO-159L | Cellular Basis of Human Physiology Lab | 1 credit |
| BIO-201 | Biology I: Molecules to Cells | 3 credits |
| BIO-201L | Molecules to Cells Lab | 1 credit |
| CHE-141 | General Chemistry I | 4 credits |
| PHY-231 | General Physics I | 3 credits |
| PHY-231L | General Physics I Lab | 1 credit |
| PHY-271 | Analytical Physics I | 4 credits |
| PHY-271L | Analytical Physics I Lab | 1 credit |
Total Credit Hours: 16-17