COMPUTATIONAL SCIENCE MAJOR (CPLS) (Second Major Only)

Computational methods are widely employed in science and engineering for simulation, experimentation, analysis, and design. In many areas the use of high-performance computing is essential. The Computational Science major provides Rose-Hulman students with the opportunity to add to their primary major a second major that increases their knowledge and skill in applied scientific and engineering computation.

Computational Science Program Student Learning Objectives:

Graduates with a second major in CPLS will have an ability to:

1.) Develop goals for a computational model such that the results will inform a scientific/engineering decision or provide a desired level of understanding

2.) Choose a computational modelling approach that meets the goals and implement it

3.) Validate a computational model of a complex phenomenon or system and demonstrate that the goals have been met

Requirements for a second major in Computational Science (72 credit hours)

The second major in Computational Science is open to all students. It requires 72 credit hours, including a 52 credit hour core and a 20 credit hour specialization. The courses used to satisfy the requirements in the Advanced Core may not be counted toward any other major or minor. All Computational Science programs of study are subject to approval by the Chair of the Computational Science Steering Committee.