Computer Science/Computational Science, Engineering, and Math (BSCompSci/MSCSEM)
Department website: https://cockrell.utexas.edu/
The integrated degree program leads to sequential awarding of a Bachelor of Science in Computational Engineering (BSCompE) degree followed by a Master of Science in Computational Science, Engineering, and Math (MSCSEM) degree. The Integrated BSCompE/MSCSEM program is designed to prepare students to become leaders in Computational Science, Engineering, and Math in academia and in industry. Information regarding the integrated program requirements and policies may be obtained from the Computational Science, Engineering, and Math Academic Advising Office in POB 4.102.
Graduate Handbook
Graduate handbook information is updated and maintained by each program. Graduate handbooks are available within each program's office and online. Please contact the program with concerns or questions.
Admission
Admission to the integrated Bachelor of Science in Computer Science and Master of Science in Computational Science, Engineering, and Mathematics (BSCompSci/MSCSEM) program is open only to undergraduate students within the Department of Computer Science at The University of Texas at Austin. It results in the simultaneous awarding of a BSCompSci degree and an MSCSEM degree. The integrated program requires completion of a total of 150 credit hours which is eight hours fewer than is required to complete the BSCompSci and MSCSEM degree programs individually. For the MSCSEM program of work, students in the integrated program must complete 30 semester hours of approved coursework, including a three hour master's report. At least 24 hours must be chosen from courses in the three concentration areas (applicable mathematics, numerical analysis/computational science, and mathematical modeling/applications), with at least six hours from each area.
Total Required Hours: 152
Graduate: 30
Undergraduate: 122
Requirements
Each student develops a program of study that includes a substantial component in each of three areas of concentration: applicable mathematics, numerical analysis and scientific computation, and mathematical modeling for applications in a science or engineering discipline. The program must be reviewed and approved by the Graduate Studies Committee. Lists of courses in the three concentrations are available from the graduate advisor.Plan of Study
The Plan of Study is a suggested four-year course sequence to support academic planning and serves as a helpful guide. Currently enrolled students should meet with their academic advisor to tailor their course selections and timelines to their individual goals and circumstances.
| Year 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Hours | |
| CH 301 | Principles of Chemistry I | 3 |
| M 408C | Differential and Integral Calculus | 4 |
| RHE 306 | Rhetoric and Writing | 3 |
| Social and Behavioral Sciences (080) | 3 | |
| First-Year Signature Course (090) | 3 | |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| COE 301 | Introduction to Computer Programming | 3 |
| M 408D | Sequences, Series, and Multivariable Calculus | 4 |
| PHY 303K | Engineering Physics I | 3 |
| PHY 105M | Laboratory For Physics 302K, 303K, and 317K | 1 |
| M E 210 | Engineering Design Graphics | 2 |
| U.S. History (060) | 3 | |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Semester 1 | ||
| E M 306 | Statics | 3 |
| COE 322 | Scientific Computation | 3 |
| M 427J | Differential Equations with Linear Algebra | 4 |
| PHY 303L | Engineering Physics II | 3 |
| PHY 105N | Laboratory For Physics 302L, 303L, and 317L | 1 |
| M E 310T | Applied Thermodynamics | 3 |
| Hours | 17 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| COE 311K | Engineering Computation | 3 |
| COE 332 | Software Engineering and Design | 3 |
| E M 311M | Dynamics | 3 |
| M 427L | Advanced Calculus for Applications II | 4 |
| American and Texas Government (070) | 3 | |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Year 3 | ||
| Semester 1 | ||
| ASE 320 | Low-Speed Aerodynamics | 3 |
| E S 333T | Engineering Communication | 3 |
| COE 352 | Topics in Advanced Scientific Computations | 3 |
| E M 319 | Mechanics of Solids | 3 |
| COE 362 or M 362K |
Engineering Probability and Statistics or Probability I |
3 |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| ASE 330M | Linear System Analysis | 3 |
| COE 321K | Computational Methods for Structural Analysis | 3 |
| COE 347 | Introduction to Computational Fluid Dynamics | 3 |
| Technical Elective | 3 | |
| Humanities (040) | 3 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Year 4 | ||
| Semester 1 | ||
| ASE 375 | Electromechanical Systems | 3 |
| Technical electives | 6 | |
| Visual and Performing Arts (050) | 3 | |
| American and Texas Government (070) | 3 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| COE 374 | Senior Design Project | 3 |
| Technical electives | 6 | |
| U.S. History (060) | 3 | |
| Hours | 12 | |
| Year 5 | ||
| Semester 1 | ||
| Graduate Coursework | 15 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| Graduate Coursework | 15 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Total Hours | 152 | |
Requirements
All requirements are listed below, starting with the most specialized moving to the most general. Additional requirements may follow the table, so be sure to read the entire page. Some required courses listed below may also satisfy General Education requirements, including Core Curriculum.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Degree | ||
| COE 301 | Introduction to Computer Programming | 3 |
| COE 311K | Engineering Computation | 3 |
| COE 321K | Computational Methods for Structural Analysis | 3 |
| COE 322 | Scientific Computation | 3 |
| COE 332 | Software Engineering and Design | 3 |
| COE 347 | Introduction to Computational Fluid Dynamics | 3 |
| COE 352 | Topics in Advanced Scientific Computations | 3 |
| COE 374 | Senior Design Project | 3 |
| ASE 320 | Low-Speed Aerodynamics | 3 |
| ASE 330M | Linear System Analysis | 3 |
| ASE 375 | Electromechanical Systems | 3 |
| CH 301 | Principles of Chemistry I | 3 |
| E M 306 | Statics | 3 |
| E M 311M | Dynamics | 3 |
| E M 319 | Mechanics of Solids | 3 |
| M 408C | Differential and Integral Calculus | 4 |
| M 408D | Sequences, Series, and Multivariable Calculus | 4 |
| M 427J | Differential Equations with Linear Algebra | 4 |
| M 427L | Advanced Calculus for Applications II | 4 |
| COE 362 | Engineering Probability and Statistics | 3 |
| or M 362K | Probability I | |
| M E 210 | Engineering Design Graphics | 2 |
| M E 310T | Applied Thermodynamics | 3 |
| PHY 105M | Laboratory For Physics 302K, 303K, and 317K | 1 |
| PHY 105N | Laboratory For Physics 302L, 303L, and 317L | 1 |
| PHY 303K | Engineering Physics I | 3 |
| PHY 303L | Engineering Physics II | 3 |
| Approved technical electives | 15 | |
| E S 333T | Engineering Communication | 3 |
| RHE 306 | Rhetoric and Writing | 3 |
| Free electives: Additional coursework to reach total hours required. | 0 | |
| Subtotal | 98 | |
| General Education | ||
| Remaining Core Curriculum (42 hours total) | 24 | |
| Foreign Language other than English, Beginning Proficiency | ||
| Subtotal | 24 | |
| College Requirements - Engineering | ||
| General University Requirements | ||
| Graduate | ||
| Graduate Coursework | 30 | |
| All students must also follow the requirements and policies below: | ||
| Graduate Natural Sciences Requirements | ||
| Graduate University Requirements | ||
| Total Hours | 152 | |
Additional Requirements and Policy
Courses used to fulfill technical elective requirements must be approved by the computational engineering faculty before the student enrolls in them.
The student must take all courses required for the degree on the letter-grade basis and must earn a grade of at least C- in each course, except for those listed as Remaining Core Curriculum Courses. Students must also maintain grade point averages of at least 2.00 in the major area of study and in required technical courses as described in Academic Standards, and a cumulative University grade point average of at least 2.00 as described in General Information.
Technical Electives
The technical electives allow students to focus in a specific area. Of the 15 hours in the degree plan, the following distribution is required. The list of approved electives may be found on the department website.
- Advanced Elective: At least six hours must be chosen from the approved list of advanced electives.
- Math/Computational Elective: Up to six hours may be chosen from the approved list of math/computational electives or six more hours of advanced electives.
- Foundational Elective: Three hours must be chosen from the approved list of foundational electives.