Computational Mathematics
Advanced work in all areas of science and technology relies critically on computation. Computational mathematics involves the design and analysis of mathematical models for various problems and the construction of algorithms which efficiently and accurately compute solutions. A concentration area in computational mathematics includes courses in digital modeling, continuous and discrete simulation, and numerical analysis.
The goal of the program is to offer depth in the area of concentration and breadth in the other mathematical sciences, with special emphasis on courses that will provide tools for innovative approaches to computer applications in industry. The first course in digital models is an introductory, but fundamental, course concerned with the construction of models for various problem types and the study of the structure of problem solving. The course in scientific computing, also a basic course, includes the study of some of the most frequently used mathematical algorithms in scientific problems. Students can specialize in computational problems which primarily lend themselves to discrete or to continuous mathematical models. Advanced courses in discrete and continuous simulation are available.
Faculty
Faculty involved with computational mathematics include:
- Mark E. Cawood: Numerical linear algebra, optimization, numerical methods for differential equations.
- Qingshan Chen: Partial differential equations, finite volume and finite difference methods, geophysical fluid dynamics, ocean modeling, turbulence.
- Vincent J. Ervin: Coordinator numerical analysis, computational mathematics, partial differential equations.
- Timo Heister: Numerical methods for PDEs, Finite Elements, massively parallel computing, preconditioning.
- Lea Jenkins: Newton-Krylov-Schwarz methods, mixed finite element methods for acoustic waves, air-water models.
- Hyesuk K. Lee: Numerical methods for PDEs, parallel algorithms, computational optimal control, finite element methods.
- Sibusiso Mabuza: scientific computing, computational fluid dynamics, magnetohydrodynamicsL.
- Leo Rebholz: Numerical PDE, Turbulence, Large scale scientific computing.
- Fei Xue: Computational and applied linear algebra, iterative methods for linear systems, eigenvalue problems, matrix equations and more.
Other Resources
Useful Links
Other resources of potential interest include:
- Center for Advanced Engineering Fibers and Films
- Linux Laptop Project
- Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics
- WWW Pedagogy — Internet Technologies and The Classroom
Curriculum
Find out more about the curriculum and course descriptions for this interest area.
