Interdisciplinary Graduate Minor in Computational Science
If you’re interested in a high-demand industry, computational science is an excellent subject to study. This leading edge work combines several disciplines, providing you with in-depth knowledge in a variety of areas, in order to solve complex problems in your field of study.
Program overview
The interdisciplinary computational science graduate minor takes course work from three disciplines—computer science, math, and your engineering major of choice—to create a path of study. The program even offers the flexibility to obtain 3 hours of your required coursework by completing an internship.
Why obtain an interdisciplinary graduate minor in computational science?
If you plan on going into an industry where computer-based methods are used, a minor in interdisciplinary computational science could benefit your career prospects. By adding the minor to your course of study, you can gain advantageous skills and knowledge that could propel you forward in your job search.
Featured Courses
NE 470 Nuclear Reactor Theory I
This class covers the fundamentals of reactor physics relative to cross sections kinematics of elastic scattering, reactor kinetics, reactor systems, and nuclear data.
NE 571 Reactor Theory and Design
In this course, students will learn about analytical and numerical techniques for neutronics modeling of nuclear systems.
Admissions and Aid
Choosing the right university to pursue an engineering degree is an important decision—and a significant investment. We want to make sure that you have the information you need to both apply and make attending UT affordable.
Ready to Join Us?
See yourself on Rocky Top? We’ve made it easier than ever to apply for admission. Learn more about our admission requirements and the steps to apply to be an Engineering Vol.