Master program in Scientific Computing

The Master Program in Scientific Computing offers an interdisciplinary course of study bridging the various disciplines in the sciences, engineering and computer science. Its students come from different specializations such as computer science, physics, biology, chemistry, mathematics, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, and civil engineering. The Program aims at enhancing Palestinian capacity in scientific computing methods and techniques in science and engineering areas such as in modeling, numerical solutions, finite elements, and simulations in solving scientific and engineering problems. These solutions have many applications in science, industry and the public sector.

Graduates are expected to work in the fields of scientific research, industrial development, technical development, computing and computer science.

Admission Requirements
1. a bachelor’s degree in one of the science fields or in engineering.

2. skills in computers and programming languages.

3. personal interview by the Program Committee which examines the candidate’s personal ambitions and academic background.

Program Requirements
Students are required to complete 36 credit hours according to the following distribution:

a. Core Courses

15 credit hours consisting of the following three courses;

SCOM6302 Mathematical Modeling and Simulation.

SCOM6303 Numerical Solution of Differential Equations.

SCOM6304 Research Methodology and Tools.

two courses from the following group (the two courses will chosen by the Program Committee according to the student’s academic background):

SCOM6305 Linear Algebra and Differential Equations.

SCOM6306 Finite Elements Methods.

SCOM6300 Scientific Computing 1.

SCOM6301 Scientific Computing 2

Students with backgrounds in computer science, biology and chemistry who have not studied linear algebra and differential equations are required to register for SCOM 6305 in their first semester in the program

b- Elective Courses

15 credit hours from among the following courses, including a minimum of 9 credit hours in one of the following two concentrations:

1) Computer Science and Engineering Concentration;

SCOM7321 , SCOM7322 , SCOM7323 , SCOM7324 , SCOM7325 , SCOM7328 , SCOM7340 , SCOM7341 , SCOM7342 , SCOM7343 , SCOM7348 .

2) Mathematics and Physical Science Concentration;

SCOM7310 , SCOM7311 , SCOM7312 , SCOM7313 , SCOM7314 , SCOM7318 , SCOM7330 , SCOM7331 , SCOM7332 , SCOM7333 , SCOM7334 , SCOM7338 .

c- 6 credit hours in one of the following two tracks;

a. Track A (thesis): SCOM860

b. Track B (non-thesis): SCOM830 , SCOM831 ,

and passing the comprehensive exam successfully.