Program Overview

MSc without Thesis in Scientific Computing

The MSc without Thesis in Scientific Computing is a program that requires students to complete at least 30 credit units of coursework, seminar, and research methods and ethics units. In addition to the coursework, students must prepare and successfully defend a term project.

Program Duration

The expected duration to complete the MSc without Thesis Program is 3 semesters. However, for students who also take the Scientific Preparation Program, the expected duration is 5 semesters.

Recommended Curriculum

The recommended curriculum for the program is as follows:

Semester I

• IAM561 Introduction to Scientific Computing I
• Elective Course
• Elective Course

Semester II

• IAM562 Introduction to Scientific Computing II
• IAM698 Research Methods and Ethics
• Elective Course
• Elective Course
• Elective Course

Semester III

• IAM589 Term Project
• IAM590 Graduate Seminar (0-Credit)
• Elective Course
• Elective Course
• Elective Course

For students who take the Scientific Preparation Program, the recommended curriculum is:

Semester I

• IAM561 Introduction to Scientific Computing I (NI)
• Elective Course (NI)
• IAM591 Programming Techniques in Applied Mathematics I

Semester II

• IAM562 Introduction to Scientific Computing II (NI)
• Elective Course (NI)
• IAM592 Programming Techniques in Applied Mathematics II

Semester III

• IAM590 Graduate Seminar (0-Credit)
• Elective Course
• Elective Course
• Elective Course

Semester IV

• IAM698 Research Methods and Ethics
• Elective Course
• Elective Course
• Elective Course

Semester V

• IAM589 Term Project

Notes

• NI: Not Included (During the scientific preparation program, students should take program courses in NI status).
• To pass the scientific preparation program successfully, students must follow the rules and regulations.
• The option to take the Scientific Preparation Program may not necessarily be applied by the decision of the Evaluation Committee.