Bachelor of Science in Computational Mathematics

OVERVIEW
ADVANTAGES
REQUIREMENTS
FACULTY

Overview

The Bachelor of Science in Computational Mathematics is an applied mathematics program designed to prepare graduates to work in aerospace and related industries. Students will cover the necessary mathematical core materials to become an "expert in mathematics." Then, they will take several courses in computational methods which explore the process of solving applicable mathematical problems by utilizing various computer programs. This program will prepare students for employment in a wide range of areas related to aerospace. In addition, this program will prepare students for graduate studies in fields ranging from advanced mathematics to physical sciences or engineering and computer science.

Advantages

Complex interdisciplinary problems are common throughout science and engineering, in fields such as aviation, business, finance, medicine, product design and economics.

While all scientists and engineers use data sets, graphic images and formulas to describe results, there is a need to constantly develop, analyze and improve the models used to obtain these results.

People educated in computational mathematics can apply their knowledge of the efficiency, accuracy and stability of numerical computations and their skill with mathematical software to improve models in these application areas.

Requirements

Our program focuses on the skills and knowledge required by today’s industry. The Bachelor of Science degree in Computational Mathematics may be attained in eight semesters. To earn the degree, successful completion of a minimum of 120 credit hours is required.

Student Scheduling Plan

Semester One

Course	Title	Credits
SS	Social Science, Lower Level	3
COM 122	English Composition and Literature	3
CS 223	Scientific Programming in C	3
MA 241	Calculus and Analytic Geometry	4
Total Credits		13

Semester Two

Course	Title	Credits
HU	Humanities, Lower Level	3
MA 242	Calculus and Analytic Geometry II	4
PS 150	Physics for Engineers or	3
PS 215	Physics I	3
PS 216	Physics Laboratory	1
	Area of Specialization Course	2/3
	Open Elective	2/3
Total Credits		16

Semester Three

Course	Title	Credits
COM 219	Speech	3
MA 243	Calculus and Analytic Geometry III	4
PS 160	Physics for Engineers II or	3
PS 208	Physics III	3
	Area of Specialization Course	3
Total Credits		13

Semester Four

Course	Title	Credits
COM 221	Technical Report Writing	3
MA 345	Differential Equations and Matrix Methods	4
MA 412	Probability and Statistics	3
PS 250	Physics for Engineers III or	3
PS 219	Physics III	3
PS 220	Physics Laboratory III	1
	Area of Specialization Course	3
Total Credits		17

Semester Five

Course	Title	Credits
MA 432	Linear Algebra	3
MA 441	Advanced Engineering Mathematics I	3
	Area of Specialization Course	6
	Open Electives	3
Total Credits		15

Semester Six

Course	Title	Credits
HU/SS	Humanities/Social Sciences, Upper Level	3
MA 348	Numerical Analysis I	3
MA 350	Partial Differential Equations or	3
MA 444	Scientific Visualization	3
MA 442	Advanced Engineering Mathematics II	3
	Area of Specialization Course	3
Total Credits		15

Semester Seven

Course	Title	Credits
HU/SS	Humanities/Social Sciences, Upper Level	3
MA 443	Complex Variables	3
	Area of Specialization Course	3
	Open Electives	6
Total Credits		15

Semester Eight

Course	Title	Credits
MA 488	Numerical Methods in Fluids or	3
MA 453	High Performance Scientific Computing	3
MA 490	Capstone Project	3
	Open Electives	10
Total Credits		16
Total Degree Credits		120

Courses by Discipline

A summary of courses by discipline for Mathematics, Physical Sciences, Computer Science and Engineering is shown below. The remaining credits are taken from general education requirements and open electives.

Mathematics
Course	Title	Credit
MA 241	Calculus and Analytical Geometry 1	4
MA 242	Calculus and Analytical Geometry 2	4
MA 243	Calculus and Analytical Geometry 3	4
MA 345	Differential Equations and Matrix Methods	4
MA 348	Numerical Analysis	3
MA 350	Partial Differential Equations	3
MA 412	Probability and Statistics	3
MA 432	Linear Algebra	3
MA 441	Advanced Engineering Mathematics 1	3
MA 442	Advanced Engineering Mathematics 2	3
MA 443	Complex Variables	3
MA 444	Scientific Visualization	3
MA 453	High Performance Scientific Computing	3
MA 488	Numerical Methods in Fluids	3
MA 490	Capstone Project	3
Total Credits Mathematics		49

Physical Sciences
Course	Title	Credit
PS 150	Physics for Engineers	1 or 3
PS 215	Physics 1	3
PS 216	Physics 1 Laboratory	1
PS 208	Physics 2	3
PS 210	Physics 2 Laboratory	1
PS 160	Physics for Engineers	2 or 1
PS 219	Physics 3	3
PS 220	Physics 3 Laboratory	1
Total Credits Physical Sciences		15