2016-2017 University Catalog
Computational and Data Sciences, BS
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Banner Code: SC-BS-CDS
College: College of Science
Department: Computational and Data Sciences
The aim of this degree is to provide students with technical skills and knowledge for rigorously investigating physical and social phenomena. The BS is a transformative approach that integrates science at George Mason University based on the combination of real-world computer science skills, data acquisition and analysis, scientific modeling, applied mathematics, and simulation. As an interdisciplinary program, this degree addresses the current central role of computation in the areas of “big data,” modeling, and simulation. Graduates of the program will possess the computational, scientific, and mathematical skills necessary for participating effectively as members of the scientific simulation and data analysis groups that are of increasing importance in the federal and public sectors, and in high technology firms. Additionally, graduates of the program will be well prepared to pursue graduate studies.
Students who meet Mason’s admissions requirements as outlined in the Admissions section of this catalog may apply to the Computational and Data Sciences, BS.
In addition to the degree requirements listed below, students must fulfill all Requirements for Bachelor’s Degrees , including the Mason Core . The university’s writing intensive requirement for the major will be met upon successful completion of CDS 302 .
This undergraduate program offers students the option of applying to the accelerated master’s degree program. See Computational and Data Sciences, BS/Computational Science, Accelerated MS for specific requirements.
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