Portland-State-University 2021-2022 Bulletin

Computer Modeling & Simulation Graduate Certificate

The graduate certificate in Computer Modeling & Simulation encompasses linear systems theory, discrete, agent-based, and continuous system simulation, and statistical modeling of structure. Typical application areas include process engineering, policy evaluation, data analysis & interpretation, and the study of feedback dynamics in complex systems.

Degree Requirements

Required Course

SySc 514System Dynamics

4

Total Credit Hours:4

At least one of the following two courses:

SySc 525Agent Based Simulation

4

SySc 527Discrete System Simulation

4

Total Credit Hours:4-8

Electives

One of the following courses if all three of the above courses are taken; otherwise two of the following courses:

CS 545Machine Learning

3

Psy 523Structural Equation Modeling

4

SySc 535Modeling & Simulation with R and Python

4

SySc 540Introduction to Network Science

4

SySc 551Discrete Multivariate Modeling

4

Total Credit Hours:3-8

Total Credit Hours: 15-16