Computational Engineering
Engineer the Future with Algorithms
Choosing the option in computational engineering lets you focus on advanced modeling, simulation, and data-driven design. You’ll learn to use computational tools and algorithms to analyze, predict, and optimize the performance of mechanical systems — from individual components to complex, real-world applications.
This transcript-visible option prepares you for a career at the intersection of engineering and computing, where innovation depends on the ability to turn digital models into real-world solutions.
Check out the option course list in the Oregon State Catalog:
Fun Fact
Call it whatever you want – a concentration, a focus area, a specialization… when it’s visible on your transcript, we call it a degree option.
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