Computational
Science and
Engineering |
Minor in
Computational Science and Engineering
Aims and Scope of the Minor
Computational Science and Engineering (CSE) may be pursued as
a subject minor by graduate students who are pursuing Ph.D.
degrees in any option. The CSE minor is intended to supplement
one of Caltech's graduate degrees and is designed for students who
wish to broaden their knowledge of CSE beyond their major field
of study. The CSE minor is also intended to recognize graduate
students' interest in and dedication to CSE as demonstrated by the
successful completion of a program of study in the field. Completion
of the CSE minor program of study will be recognized on the
Ph.D. diploma by the statement: " [...] and by additional studies
constituting a minor in Computational Science and Engineering".
To receive the CSE minor, graduate students must take
18 units (two terms) from the classes listed below with a grey background
, 18 units (two terms) from the classes listed below
with a orange background, and 9 units (one term)
from the classes listed below with a blue background:
| Option(s) |
Class |
Title |
| ACM |
106 abc |
Introductory Methods of Computational Mathematics |
| ACM |
113 |
Introduction to Optimization |
| ACM/CS |
114 ab |
Parallel Algorithms for Scientific Applications |
| ACM/ESE |
118 |
Methods in Applied Statistics and Data Analysis |
| ACM |
126 ab |
Wavelets and Modern Signal Processing |
| ACM |
210 abc |
Numerical Methods for PDEs |
| ACM |
216 |
Markov Chains, Discrete Stochastic Processes, and Applications |
| CS/EE/Ma |
129 abc |
Information and Complexity |
| CS |
138 abc |
Computer Algorithms |
| CS |
139 abc |
Concurrency in Computation |
| CS |
150 |
Probability and Algorithms |
| CS/CNS/EE |
156 a |
Learning Systems |
| Ae/AM/CE/ME |
214 abc |
Computational Solid Mechanics |
| Ae/ACM/ME |
232 ab |
Computational Fluid Dynamics |
| Ay |
199 |
Special Topics in Astronomy and Astrophysics (eScience) |
| Ch |
121 ab |
Atomic Level Simulations of Materials and Molecules |
| Ge |
263 |
Computational Geophysics |
| Ph/CS |
214 abc |
Quantum Computation |
All courses to be applied toward the CSE minor requirements
must be taken on a graded basis and students must obtain a grade
of B or higher on all courses. Courses that are used to satisfy the
CSE minor cannot be used to satisfy course requirements in the
major options unless absolutely required by the option. Courses
taken as part of the CSE minor are counted toward the total number
of units required for the completion of the Ph.D. degree.
Note that a number of other (graduate or undergraduate) classes in the Caltech catalog
can be of value to graduate students interested in broadening their knowledge. The table
below gives a few examples:
| Option(s) |
Class |
Title |
| ACM |
256 & 257 |
Advanced Topics in ACM |
| CDS |
270 |
Advanced Topics in Systems and Control |
| CS |
24 |
Introduction to Computing Systems |
| CS |
38 |
Introduction to Algorithms |
| CS |
42 |
Introduction to Relational Databases |
| CS |
151 |
Complexity Theory |
| CS/CNS/EE |
155 |
Probabilistic Graphical Models |
CSE Minor Administration
The CSE minor is administered by an oversight committee
consisting of:
- Mathieu Desbrun (Chair)
- Professor of Computer Science, EAS; mathieu@cs.
- Dan Meiron
- Fletcher Jones Professor of Applied and Computational Mathematics, EAS; dim@acm.
- Michael Ortiz
- Dotty and Dick Hayman Professor of Aeronautics and Mechanical Engineering, EAS; ortiz@aero.
- Mark Simons
- Professor of Geophysics, GPS; simons@gps.
These four faculty members report to the chair of the
Engineering and Applied Science division. In consultation with the students'
advisers and, if needed, with the CSE Oversight Committee, students
formulate a program of approved courses individually tailored
to each student's background and needs, with the objective
that the student achieve a level of competence in specific subjects
relevant to CSE. Students must petition the CSE Oversight
Committee for approval of their program of study. Upon completion
of the program of study, the CSE Oversight Committee will
verify that the CSE minor requirements have been fulfilled.
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