Advanced Scientific Computing, Certificate
This certificate is open to all masters and PhD students currently enrolled at the University of Pennsylvania.
The Penn Institute for Computational Science (PICS) is pleased to announce the creation of the Certificate of Advanced Scientific Computing. This certificate is open to all MSE and PhD students currently enrolled at the University of Pennsylvania. The Certificate can be completed in 1 year and all courses can count towards other majors and degree requirements.
Upon successful completion, students will:
- Develop unique skills at the nexus of high-performance scientific computing, data science, physical science and engineering.
- Become equipped to solve the complex scientific and technological problems that carry societal impact through theory and computing.
- Earn a Certificate of Advanced Scientific Computing which will appear on the student’s official Penn transcript.
Curriculum
Code | Title | Course Units |
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1) Download, complete and submit the registration form. 1 | ||
2) Complete 4 courses taught by PICS faculty members. Options include: | ||
1 CU in | ||
Multiscale Modeling of Chemical and Biological Systems | ||
or CBE 5590 | Multiscale Modeling of Chemical and Biological Systems | |
or MSE 5610 | Atomic Modeling in Materials Science | |
or MEAM 6460 | Computational Mechanics | |
Algorithms and Computation | ||
or CIS 5020 | Analysis of Algorithms | |
Data-driven Modeling and Probabilistic Scientific Computing | ||
or CIS 5190 | Applied Machine Learning | |
or STAT 5710 | Modern Data Mining | |
Master's Independent Study | ||
2 CU Electives in: | ||
Big Data Analytics | ||
Machine Learning | ||
or CIS 5210 | Artificial Intelligence | |
or CIS 6200 | Advanced Topics in Machine Learning | |
Computational Science of Energy and Chemical Transformations | ||
Other course substitutions require prior approval | ||
3) Attend at least 2 workshops hosted by PICS. 2 | ||
4) Attend 8 AMCS or PICS colloquium hosted on various Fridays from 2:00pm-3:00pm 3 |
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Fill out the Registration Form and have it signed by your adviser. Submit the completed form via email or in person to Ravi Radhakrishnan.
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More information on PICS workshops can be found here.
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More information on AMCS or PICS colloquium can be found here.
The degree and major requirements displayed are intended as a guide for students entering in the Fall of 2022 and later. Students should consult with their academic program regarding final certifications and requirements for graduation.