COMPUT 601 Introduction to Graduate Studies (1 credit)
MATH 567 Numerical Methods for Differential Equations (3 credits)
CS 507 Computing Foundations for Computational Science (3 credits)
COMPUT/ME 571 Parallel Scientific Computing (3 credits) (Not being offered in Spring 2026)
CS 566 OR MATH 566 Numerical Linear Algebra (3 credits)
Pre-approved electives are listed below. If you select a course that is not on this list, you must send a written request for approval from the program directors to computingphd@boisestate.edu and receive written approval prior to registration.
COMPUT 691 Doctoral Comprehensive Examination (1 credit)
COMPUT 693 Dissertation (30 credits)
Courses denoted with an asterisk (*) are dual-listed.
MATH 503 Linear Algebra*
MATH 515 Real and Linear Analysis
MATH 526 Complex Variables*
BIOL 546 Bioinformatics*
BIOL 548 PERL For Bioinformatics Applications
ME 520 Advanced Biomechanics
ME 536 Computational Fluid Dynamics
ME 570 Finite Element Methods*
MATH 527 Introduction to Applied Mathematics for Scientists and Engineers*
MATH 533 Ordinary Differential Equations*
MATH 536 Partial Differential Equations*
MATH 565 Numerical Methods I*
GEOPH 520 Geophysical Applications of Digital Signal*
GEOPH 677 Earthquake Seismology
GEOPH 501 Properties and Processes in Geophysics I
GEOPH 502 Properties and Processes in Geophysics II
GEOPH 605 Inversion Theory and Geophysical Applications
GEOS 505 Research Computing in the Earth and Environmental Sciences
GEOS 518 Modeling Earth and Environmental Systems
CE 502 Computational Techniques*
CE 510 Engineering Hydrology
GEOPH 610 Geophysical Methods for Geotechnical Engineers
CS 530 Parallel Computing*
CS 564 Visualization Techniques
CE/GEOS/GEOPH 512 Hydrogeology*
CE/GEOS/GEOPH 623 Advanced Hydrogeology
CE/GEOS/GEOPH 624 Applied Hydrogeology
MSE 564 Computational Materials Science*
ME 561 Control Systems
ME 582 Optimal Design
CHEM 521 Quantum Chemistry
CHEM 523 Chemical Kinetics
GEOPH 566 Snow and Ice Physics
CE 570 Highway Systems Design*
CE 572 Transportation Planning*
CE 575 Traffic Systems