A graduate-level course on mathematical methods in science and engineering. Topics include: scalar and vector field theory, linear algebra, partial differential equations and integral transforms.

Research investigations of a fundamental and/or applied nature defining a topic area and preliminary results for the dissertation proposal undertaken before the student has qualified for EAS 701. With approval of the student's graduate committee, up to 15 credits of EAS 601 may be applied to the 30 credit requirement for dissertation research.