Overview
Science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) skills are the backbone of a modern economy. A computational modeller bridges the gap between mathematics and the other STEM disciplines. When industrial scientists want to use mathematics and computing to solve a problem, they need computational modelling.
A computational modeller studies problems and processes in the real world and then distills the key features into mathematical equations to construct a model.
A well designed model is the key to a successful outcome, while a badly designed model will make any mathematical solution worthless. It is no wonder that skilled computational modellers are in high demand. We are fortunate to have some of the top mathematical and computational modellers at the University of Otago.
The COMO programme will help you develop the skills for successful computational modelling. Many students take COMO courses as part of a degree in another discipline; others specialise in computational modelling itself.
If you are interested in Computational Modelling, contact the programme director Professor David Bryant (como@maths.otago.ac.nz)
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Applied Science* (BAppSc)
- Bachelor of Arts and Science (BASc)
- Bachelor of Commerce and Science (BComSc)
*It is a requirement that every Bachelor of Applied Science (BAppSc) normally includes an approved minor subject or an approved second major subject. Usually such a minor or second major subject must be selected from the approved combinations of major subjects with minor or second major subjects. Some exceptions may apply. For details see:
Full list of available approved minor and second major subject areas
Papers
See the full list of Computational Modelling (COMO) papers.
Programme requirements
Bachelor of Applied Science (BAppSc) majoring in Computational Modelling
| Year | Papers | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 100-level |
COMO 101 Computational Mathematics COMP 150 Practical Programming, or COMP 160 General Programming MATH 160 Mathematics 1 MATH 170 Mathematics 2 |
18 18 18 18 |
| 200-level |
COMO 204 Differential Equations MATH 202 Linear Algebra MATH 203 Calculus of Several Variables |
18 18 18 |
| 300-level |
COMO 303 Numerical Methods MATH 304 Partial Differential Equations At least two further COSC, MATH or STAT papers |
18 18 36 |
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162 further points, including either requirements for an approved minor or approved second major subject or other approved papers |
162 |
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| Total |
360 |
Bachelor of Applied Science with Honours (BAppSc(Hons)) in Computational Modelling
No new enrolments are currently being accepted for this subject.
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Master of Applied Science (MAppSc) in Computational Modelling
No new enrolments are currently being accepted for this subject.
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Master of Science (MSc) in Computational Modelling
No new enrolments are currently being accepted for this subject.
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Minor subject requirements
Computational Modelling as a minor subject for a BA, MusB, BPA, BTheol, BSc, BAppSc, BCom, BHealSc, or BASc degree
Available as a minor subject for a Bachelor of Arts (BA), Bachelor of Music (MusB), Bachelor of Performing Arts (BPA), Bachelor of Theology (BTheol), Bachelor of Science (BSc), Bachelor of Applied Science (BAppSc), Bachelor of Commerce (BCom), Bachelor of Health Science (BHealSc), or Bachelor of Arts and Science (BASc) degree
| Level | Papers | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 100-level | COMO 101 Modelling and Computation COMP 150 Practical Programming or COMP 160 General Programming MATH 170 Mathematics 2 | 18 18 18 |
| 200-level | COMO 204 Differential Equations MATH 202 Linear Algebra | 18 18 |
| 300-level | COMO 303 Numerical Methods | 18 |
| Total | 108 |
