BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN
Computational Mathematics
What is Computational Mathematics?
Mathematical models arise in a wide variety of fields, including weather forecasting, engineering, business and finance, science, and medicine. The application of computer methods to simulate these models is referred to as computational mathematics.
This computational mathematics has revolutionized various research fields and is one of the most significant achievements of the computer age.
Until recently, models and the corresponding software tools were primarily developed by engineers, scientists, and researchers with expertise in the application domain. However, due to the growing complexity of the models and the exploding power of computers, there is now a significant demand for specialists who thoroughly understand the theoretical issues in computational mathematics. These specialists must be able to design new algorithms coping with the computational demands of the simulations, and to develop robust software to implement these algorithms. Students who complete a degree in computational mathematics will find employment in a wide range of jobs related to aerospace research and also pure mathematical research
Please note that students enrolled in most scientific or engineering degree programs on Daytona Beach campus can earn this computation mathematics degree as a dual degree with approximately only two additional semesters!
Student Course Scheduling
To complete the Bachelor in Computational Mathematics in 8 semesters, 120 credit hours are required. Credit hours are shown in parentheses.
| Semester |
Title |
Credit |
| Semester 1 |
|
| COM 122 |
English Composition and Literature |
3 |
| MA 241 |
Calculus and Analytic Geometry |
4 |
| CS 223 |
Scientific Programming in C |
3 |
| SS 1xx/2xx |
Social Sciences |
3 |
| MA 295 |
Computational Mathematics Seminar |
1 |
| Total Credits Semester 1 |
14 |
| Semester 2 |
| HU 1xx/2xx |
|
3 |
| MA 242 |
Calculus and Analytic Geometry |
4 |
| CS 225 |
Computer Science II |
4 |
| PS 215-216 |
Physics I w/ Lab |
4 |
| MA 295 |
Computational Mathematics Seminar |
1 |
| Total Credits Semester 2 |
16 |
| Semester 3 |
| COM 219 |
Speech |
3 |
| MA 243 |
Calculus and Analytic Geometry III |
4 |
| PS 208-210 |
Physics II w/ Lab |
4 |
| ES 201 |
Statics |
3 |
| Total Credits Semester 3 |
14 |
| Semester 4 |
| COM 221 |
Technical Report Writing |
3 |
| MA 345 |
Differential Equations and Matrix Methods |
4 |
| ES 204 |
Dynamics |
3 |
| PS 219-220 |
Physics III w/ Lab |
4 |
| MA 432 |
Linear Algebra |
3 |
| Total Credits Semester 4 |
17 |
| Semester 5 |
| CS 335 |
Introduction to Computer Graphics |
3 |
| MA 441 |
Advanced Engineering Mathematics I |
3 |
| MA 350 |
Partial Differential Equations |
3 |
| ES 206 |
Fluid Mechanics |
3 |
| PS 320 |
Classical Mechanics |
3 |
| Total Credits Semester 5 |
15 |
| Semester 6 |
| MA 438 |
Numerical Analysis I |
3 |
| MA 412 |
Probability and Statistics |
3 |
| CS 350 |
Computer Modeling and Simulation |
3 |
| MA 442 |
Advanced Engineering Mathematics II |
3 |
| HU/SS 3xx |
Humanities or Social Sciences |
3 |
| Total Credits Semester 6 |
15 |
| Semester 7 |
| MA 443 |
Complex Variables |
3 |
| MA 444 |
Scientific Visualization |
3 |
| MA 453 |
High Performance Scientific Computing |
3 |
| HU/SS 3xx |
Humanities or Social Sciences |
3 |
|
Elective |
3 |
| Total Credits Semester 7 |
15 |
| Semester 8 |
| MA 488 |
Numerical Methods in Fluids |
3 |
| MA 490 |
Capstone Project |
3 |
|
Electives |
8 |
| Total Credits Semester 8 |
14 |
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 295 |
Freshman Computational Math Seminar |
2 |
| 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 & Matrix Methods |
4 |
| MA 350 |
Partial Differential Equations |
3 |
| MA 412 |
Probability and Statistics |
3 |
| MA 432 |
Linear Algebra |
3 |
| MA 438 |
Numerical Analysis |
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 |
51 |
Physical Sciences
| Course |
Title |
Credit |
| PS 215 |
Physics 1 |
3 |
| PS 216 |
Physics 1 Laboratory |
1 |
| PS 208 |
Physics 2 |
3 |
| PS 210 |
Physics 2 Laboratory |
1 |
| PS 219 |
Physics 3 |
3 |
| PS 220 |
Physics 3 Laboratory |
1 |
| PS 320 |
Classical Mechanics |
3 |
| Total Credits Physical Sciences |
15 |
Computer Science
| Course |
Title |
Credit |
| CS 223 |
Scientific Programming in C |
3 |
| CS 225 |
Computer Science 2 |
4 |
| CS 335 |
Intro to Computer Graphics |
3 |
| CS 350 |
Computer Modeling and Simulation |
3 |
| Total Credits Computer Science |
13 |
Engineering Science
| Course |
Title |
Credit |
| ES 201 |
Statics |
3 |
| ES 204 |
Dynamics |
3 |
| ES 206 |
Fluid Mechanics |
3 |
| Total Credits Engineering Science |
9 |
|
