- Data and Information: Computational Science

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The Evergreen State College

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Faculty: Judy Cushing (computer science) Major areas of study include history and philosophy of science and mathematics, introduction to programming, and information technology and modeling. Class Standing: This all-level program offers appropriate support for freshmen as well as supporting and encouraging those ready for advanced work. Prerequisites: It is strongly recommended that students be able to manipulate algebraic expressions, as from high school algebra or pre-calculus. Some experience using spreadsheets or programming or study in the sciences would also be helpful. For all sciences, whether field-based or where a significant body of theory exists, or in engineering where best practices have been determined, information technology and computational methods help suggest hypotheses, make predictions, or build artifacts. Many scientists and engineers face issues involving the conditions under which scientific models hold, as in ecology, computational chemistry, astronomy, weather prediction, or bridge building. Even scientists whose work is primarily in the laboratory or in the field spend time searching for information on the Web or in data archives, and using predictive models when analyzing and visualizing data and comparing their own data with data collected by others. Similarly, many computer scientists and mathematicians work on real-world scientific problems that cannot easily be solved using off-the-shelf software or by formulaic mathematical scripts. The scientific domains hold many interesting examples of these problems. This program will bring together students in the sciences, computer science and mathematics around real world problems in science. It will provide an introduction to the practice, history and process of using information technology and modeling in ways applicable to further study of the sciences, or of the computer and mathematical sciences. Science students will gain a general understanding of how information technology and computational methods are transforming the study and practice of science. Computer science and math students will learn how to collaborate with scientists and learn about scientific computing. Freshmen and others prepared and motivated to begin studies in computer science or mathematics will prepare for entry-level programs in those areas, e. g. , Computer Science Foundations to be offered winter and spring. Total: 16 credits. Enrollment: 24 Program is preparatory for careers and future studies in computer science, applied mathematics and the physical sciences. This program is also listed under Programs for Freshmen.

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16.00

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Institution Website:

www.evergreen.edu

Phone Number:

(360) 867-6170

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Quarter

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