Program Overview

Program Overview

The Applied and Computational Math Sciences Program (ACMS) at the University of Washington offers a comprehensive education in scientific computing and numerical algorithms. This program focuses on the design, mathematical analysis, and efficient implementation of numerical algorithms for complex mathematical models.

Program Requirements

The program consists of the following components:

• ACMS Program Core (38-39 credits)
• Option Core (27 credits)
  • PHYS 121, 122, 123 (5,5,5)
  • MATH 300: Mathematical Reasoning (3)
  • MATH 327: Introductory Real Analysis I (3)
  • Two of the following courses:
    • MATH 464: Numerical Analysis I (3)
    • MATH 465: Numerical Analysis II (3)
    • AMATH 481: Scientific Computing (5)
    • AMATH 482: Computational Methods for Data Analysis (5)
    • AMATH 483: High-Performance Scientific Computing (5)
• Option Electives -- Group I (11 credits)
  • At least 11 credits from the following list of courses:
    • AMATH 301: Beginning Scientific Computing (4)
    • AMATH 353: Partial Differential Equations & Fourier Analysis (3)
    • AMATH 401,402,403: Methods of Applied Mathematics I, II, III (4,4,4)
    • CSE 373 or CSE 332: Data Structures (3 or 4)
    • CSE 410: Computer Systems (3)
    • MATH 407: Linear Optimization (3)
    • MATH 408: Nonlinear Optimization (3)
    • MATH 409: Discrete Optimization (3)
    • MATH 427,428: Complex Analysis (3,3)
• Option Electives -- Group II (9 credits)
  • At least 9 additional credits from at the 300 level or higher from courses in the Departments of Applied Mathematics, Computer Science and Engineering, Mathematics, and Statistics.

Double Majors and Double Degrees

Students who complete a double major with Computer Science may apply CSE 332 to the Group I Electives and may apply additional CSE courses to satisfy the Group II Electives. Students who complete a double major or double degree in an appropriate applications area may petition to be exempted from the Group II Elective requirements.