Minor and Certificate in Modeling and Simulation

Minor in Modeling and Simulation

Students wishing to minor in modeling and simulation should consult the catalog they are following for their major plan of study and meet with the MSVE Department. An undergraduate minor in modeling and simulation may be obtained by successful completion of 12 or more credit hours of approved engineering and computer science course work at the 300 or 400 level. In addition, a student seeking a minor in modeling and simulation must satisfy all pre- or corequisite requirements for the courses selected. The specific courses required for the minor will depend on the catalog the student falls under. When appropriate, other course work can be developed in consultation with the chief departmental advisor.

For completion of the minor, a student must pass each course required for the minor, achieve a cumulative grade point average of 2.00 for all courses required for the minor exclusive of lower-level courses, prerequisites and corequisites, complete a minimum of twelve hours of upper-division courses in the minor, and complete at least six hours of upper-level courses in the minor requirement through courses offered by Old Dominion University. To enter the program, students must have completed calculus and one college-level computer-programming course (CS 150 or equivalent).

To declare your minor in modeling and simulation, please visit:

Mr. Trey Mayo
Academic Advisor and Program Manager
MSVE Department
Room 1200 - Engineering and Computational Sciences Building
rmayo@odu.edu
(757) 683-5946

Graduate Certificate in Modeling and Simulation Engineering

The Graduate Certificate in Modeling and Simulation Engineering is designed for those who meet the admission requirements of the modeling and simulation master's program who wish to broaden their knowledge of modeling and simulation related principles and practices without pursuing a graduate degree. This is a 12 credit hour non-degree program offered by the Department of Modeling Simulation and Visualization Engineering. The certificate program is open to both degree-seeking and non-degree-seeking graduate students. Courses taken for the certificate program may later be applied to the master's degree in modeling and simulation.

Certificate Requirements Effective Fall 2013

Course	Credits
MSIM 601 - Introduction to Modeling and Simulation	3 credits
MSIM 602 - Simulation Fundamentals	3 credits
One course from the following below: MSIM 510 - Model Engineering MSIM 541 - Computer Graphics and Visualization MSIM 551 - Analysis for M&S MSIM 603 - Simulation Design	3 credits
MSIM Elective - An approved graduate level elective course	3 credits

An overall GPA of 3.0 or better is required to earn the certificate.

Admission

Students should have an undergraduate degree from a regionally accredited institution and should have a mathematical background through calculus, along with a calculus based probability and statistics course. Students should submit a graduate non-degree application through the Office of Admissions, and then submit a departmental application with copies of unofficial transcripts from all previous coursework to the MSVE Department. Students who are currently pursuing a degree (i.e., degree seeking) at ODU do NOT need to submit a non-degree application; they should only submit a departmental application. Departmental applications are available below - and should be sent to:

Academic Advisor and Program Manager
MSVE Department

Old Dominion University

1300 Engineering and Computational Sciences Building

Norfolk, VA 23529

Departmental Application to the Graduate Certificate in Modeling and Simulation Engineering (Fillable PDF Document)

NOTE: The graduate certificate in modeling and simulation engineering is not a "certification" in modeling and simulation. Those interested in seeking a certification as a modeling and simulation professional should visit the Certified Modeling and Simulation Professional (CMSP) website which is offered by the National Training and Simulation Association (NTSA).