Program Overview

Computational Science Certificate

Program Type

• Certificate

Format

• On Campus

Estimated Time to Complete

• 2-3 semesters

Credit Hours

• 15

Program Description

The Computational Science certificate provides students with a broad knowledge base in problem-solving using contemporary computational methods and tools, as well as specialized experience in modeling and solving complex problems in a particular focus area. Computational and data-intensive methods have become an essential aspect of all scientific disciplines. This certificate provides students with competitive skills whether they intend to pursue graduate education or a career in the industry.

Program Requirements

• Data Analytics and Computational Statistics 1 (3 hrs)
  • Provides an overview of quantitative methods essential for analyzing data, with an emphasis on science and industry applications.
• Principles of Data Visualization for Large Data (3 hrs)
  • Principles and methods for effective visualization and communication of large data sets.
• Fourier Analysis (3 hrs)
  • Application-oriented introduction to Fourier analysis, including Fourier series, Fourier transforms, discrete Fourier transforms, wavelets, orthogonal polynomials and the Fast Fourier Transform (FFT) algorithm.
• Introduction to Computational Chemistry (3 hrs)
  • Introduction to the use of modern computational methodologies for the study of physical properties and chemical reactions of importance in chemistry, biochemistry, molecular biology and environmental sciences.
• Biocomputing (3 hrs)
  • Introduction to computational problems inspired by the life sciences and overview of available tools.
• Physics, Computation and Software Applications (3 hrs)
  • A basic survey of selected topics at the intersection of computer science, engineering and physics.

Why Earn a Computational Science Certificate?

The University of North Texas offers upper-division undergraduate academic certificates to meet workforce needs or to provide students with life/career skills and knowledge and to allow for specialization in academic disciplines.

The computational science certificate will teach you the technology and programming solutions to solve problems in your focus area. Students can specialize in math, physics, biology, or chemistry and graduate career-ready with an in-demand skill set.

Related Programs

• Mathematics Degree
• Computer Engineering Degree

Similar Areas of Study

• STEM
• College of Science
• Department of Mathematics

Location

• General Academics Building, Room 435
• 1155 Union Circle, Denton, Texas