Program Overview

Program Overview

The Bachelor of Science in Computational Modeling and Data Analytics with a Physics Option is a comprehensive program designed to equip students with a deep understanding of computational modeling, data analytics, and physics. This interdisciplinary program combines coursework from the College of Science and the Department of Physics to provide students with a unique blend of theoretical and practical knowledge.

Program Curriculum

The program curriculum is divided into several components, including:

• Degree Core Requirements:
  • CMDA 3605: Mathematical Modeling: Methods and Tools (3 credits)
  • CMDA 3606: Mathematical Modeling: Methods and Tools (3 credits)
  • CMDA/CS 3634: Computer Science Foundations for Computational Modeling & Data Analytics (3 credits)
  • CMDA/CS/STAT 3654: Introductory Data Analytics and Visualization (3 credits)
  • CMDA/CS/STAT 4654: Intermediate Data Analytics and Machine Learning (3 credits)
  • MATH 2114: Introduction to Linear Algebra (3 credits)
• Major Requirements:
  • CMDA 1634: Discovering Computational Modeling and Data Analytics (3 credits)
  • CMDA 2005: Integrated Quantitative Sciences (6 credits)
  • CMDA 2006: Integrated Quantitative Sciences (6 credits)
  • CS 1064: Introduction to Programming in Python (3 credits)
  • CS 2064: Intermediate Programming in Python (3 credits)
• Option Required Courses:
  • PHYS 3324: Modern Physics (4 credits)
  • PHYS 4755: Introduction to Computational Physics (3 credits)
  • CMDA 4604: Intermediate Topics in Mathematical Modeling (3 credits)
• Elective Courses:
  • Select five of the following:
    • PHYS 3355: Intermediate Mechanics
    • PHYS 3405: Intermediate Electricity and Magnetism
    • PHYS 3406: Intermediate Electricity and Magnetism
    • PHYS 3704: Thermal Physics
    • PHYS 4455: Introduction to Quantum Mechanics
    • PHYS 4456: Introduction to Quantum Mechanics
    • PHYS 4534: Quantitative Analysis of Physics Experiments
    • PHYS 4554: Introduction to Solid State Physics
    • PHYS 4574: Nanotechnology
    • PHYS 4614: Optics
    • PHYS 4654: Modern Cosmology
    • PHYS 4664: Astroparticle Physics
    • PHYS 4674: Introduction to General Relativity
    • PHYS 4714: Introduction to Biophysics
• Free Electives:
  • Select remaining credits of free electives (7 credits)
• Pathways to General Education:
  • Pathways Concept 1 - Discourse:
    • Select six credits in Pathway 1f
    • Select three credits in Pathway 1a
  • Pathways Concept 2 - Critical Thinking in the Humanities:
    • Select six credits in Pathway 2
  • Pathways Concept 3 - Reasoning in the Social Sciences:
    • Select six credits in Pathway 3
  • Pathways Concept 4 - Reasoning in the Natural Sciences:
    • PHYS 2305: Foundations of Physics (4 credits)
    • PHYS 2306: Foundations of Physics (4 credits)
  • Pathways Concept 5 - Quantitative and Computational Thinking:
    • MATH 1225: Calculus of a Single Variable (5f) (4 credits)
    • MATH 1226: Calculus of a Single Variable (5f) (4 credits)
    • CMDA 4864: Computational Modeling and Data Analytics Capstone Project (5a) (3 credits)
  • Pathways Concept 6 - Critique and Practice in Design and the Arts:
    • Select three credits in Pathway 6a
    • CS 2114: Software Design and Data Structures (6d) (3 credits)
  • Pathways Concept 7 - Critical Analysis of Identity and Equity in the United States:
    • Select three credits in Pathway 7

Graduation Requirements

To graduate, students must complete a minimum of 120 credit hours, including all required courses for the major. Students must also maintain an in-major GPA of 2.0 or better and an overall GPA of 2.0 or better.

Prerequisites

Some courses have prerequisites, and students are required to double-check course prerequisites and equivalents. Please consult the Undergraduate Course Catalog for more information.

Foreign Language Requirements

Students who did not successfully complete at least two years of a single foreign, classical, or sign language during high school must successfully complete six credit hours of a single foreign, classical, or sign language at the college level. Courses taken to meet this requirement do not count toward the hours required for graduation. Please consult the Undergraduate Catalog for details.