Request to establish ITIS 1350 eScience and 1350L eScience

Date: March 5, 2010
To: College of Computing & Informatics
From: Clarence Greene, Faculty Governance Administrative Assistant
Approved On: February 23, 2010
Implementation Date: 2010

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ITIS 1350. eScience. (4) Corequisite: ITIS 1350L. This course introduces the application of computational methods to scientific exploration and discovery in the natural sciences. Examples include modeling the spread of viruses, predator-prey relationship, the carbon cycle, and fish schooling. Both theory and practice of computational simulation and modeling techniques are examined as tools to support the scientific method. No computer programming knowledge is required. The course grade includes the student’s performance in ITIS 1350L. Must be taken concurrently with ITIS 1350L. (Fall, Spring)

ITIS 1350L. eScience Laboratory. (0) Corequisite: ITIS 1350. Laboratory exercises that introduce computational tools and techniques that support scientific exploration and discovery in the natural sciences. One three hour laboratory per week. No programming experience is required. Performance in ITIS 1350L will be counted as a portion of the ITIS 1350 grade. Must be taken concurrently with ITIS 1350. Graded on a Pass/No Credit basis. (Fall, Spring)