A new Canadian interdisciplinary Ph.D. in computational sciences

Journal of Computational Science

Volume 9, July 01, 2015, Pages 82-87

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Gardner, W.B. , 

Grewal, G. , 

Stacey, D. , 

Calvert, D.A. , 

Kremer, S.C. , 

Wang, F. 

 

University of Guelph, ON, Canada 

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Abstract

In response to growing demands of society for experts trained in computational skills applied to various domains, the School ofComputer Science at the University of Guelph is creating a new approach to doctoral studies called an interdisciplinary Ph.D. in computational sciences. The program is designed to appeal to candidates with strong backgrounds in either computer science or an application discipline who are not necessarily seeking a traditional academic career. Thesis based, it features minimal course requirements and short duration, with the student's research directed by co-advisors from computer science and the application discipline. The degree program's rationale and special characteristics are described. Related programs in Ontario and reception of this innovative proposal at the institutional level are discussed. © 2015 Elsevier B.V.

Author keywords

Computational science; Computer science; Interdisciplinary; Postgraduate studies

Indexed keywords

Engineering controlled terms: Computation theory; Computer science

Academic careers; Computational science; Computational skills; Course requirements; Doctoral studies; Interdisciplinary; Postgraduate studies; Short durations

Engineering main heading: Application programs

ISSN: 18777503Source Type: Journal Original language: English

DOI: 10.1016/j.jocs.2015.04.028Document Type: Article

Publisher: Elsevier

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