What is computational science and how is it different from computer science?
Computational science (CSI), is a fairly new term. Unlike computer science, which is primarily focused on the study of computer technology and algorithms, CSI describes the application of computing, especially high performance computing, to the solution of scientific and engineering problems. Computational scientists use computers to create mathematical models that help them simulate and understand natural and mechanical processes, as well as to visualize these models. One well-known example of computational science is weather forecasting, where vast amounts of data are combined with sets of mathematical formulas in a computer program called a weather model and used to develop forecasts. These forecasts are far more accurate and timely than were possible before computer models were employed. Another important example from business is the use of computer models to simulate and test new products prior to manufacturing. The use of “virtual prototypes” sharply reduces or even eliminates th
