2016-2017 University Catalog
Computational and Data Sciences
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Phone: 703-993-5836
Web: cds.gmu.edu
Faculty
Professors: Axtell, Blaisten-Barojas, Cioffi-Revilla, Gentle, Klimov*, Papaconstantopoulos, Wegman
Associate professors: Crooks, Griva*, Kinser, Renz, Sheng*, Zoltek
Assistant professor: Tian
Term faculty: Marr, Tryfona*
Affiliated faculty: Griva, Kennedy, Klimov, Trifona, Sheng
*Faculty holding primary appointments in other academic units
The mission of the Department of Computational and Data Sciences (CDS) is comprised of two objectives:
The first is the systematic development and application of computational techniques for modeling and simulation of scientific and social phenomena or social processes.
The second objective is the systematic development and application of techniques for mining, managing, and analyzing large sets of data.
The resulting interdisciplinary approach leads to understanding, interpretation, and prediction of phenomena that traditional theory or experiment cannot provide alone. CDS’s mission aims toward excellence in faculty and graduate student state-of-the-art research activities, as well as providing modern approaches to student education at both the graduate and undergraduate levels. The educational and research directions pursued in CDS are focused to reflect the interests of neighboring federal laboratories, scientific institutions, and high-technology firms to provide the students opportunities for continued or new employment. Graduate courses are also designed to accommodate part-time students, with most courses meeting once a week in the late afternoon or early evening.
The research and teaching activities associated with CDS’s programs are a reflection of the present central role of computation in the arenas of “big data” and of modeling and simulation.
Courses
This department offers all courses designated CDS, CSI, and CSS in the Courses section of this catalog.
Undergraduate Programs
This department offers the Computational and Data Sciences, BS and the Computational and Data Sciences Minor . Additionally, an accelerated master’s option is available: Computational and Data Sciences, BS/Computational Science, Accelerated MS .
Many opportunities exist for undergraduate students to get involved with research. Students should consult with faculty working on research topics of interest to them, based on their exploration of the departmental website.
Graduate Programs
This department offers the Data Science Graduate Certificate , the Computational Social Science Graduate Certificate , the Computational Sciences, MS , the Computational Sciences and Informatics, PhD , and the Computational Social Science, PhD . Additionally, an accelerated master’s option is available: Computational and Data Sciences, BS/Computational Science, Accelerated MS . The department also supports the Computational Social Science concentration in the Interdisciplinary Studies, MAIS . These graduate programs are strongly supported by the extensive research activities of the faculty, including their collaborations with scientists and engineers at regional government laboratories.
ProgramsUndergraduate Degree(s)Undergraduate Minor(s)Bachelor’s/Accelerated Master’s Program(s)Master’s Degree(s)Master’s Level Certificate(s)Doctoral Degree(s)
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