Honours Degree of Bachelor of Science in High Performance Computational Physics
Bachelor's degree
In Adelaide (Australia)
Description
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Type
Bachelor's degree
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Location
Adelaide (Australia)
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Start date
Different dates available
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overseas through a range of degrees offered via the Global Learning Office, including student
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opportunities in Europe, Asia, the Americas, Africa, and Oceania ranging from a few weeks to a
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Subjects
- GCSE Physics
- Computational Physics
- Computational
- Global
- Mathematics
- Maths
- GCSE Mathematics
- Performance
- University
- Project
- Advanced Physics
Course programme
At level 2, students further develop in the core areas of study, with a focus on physics and applied mathematics.
Level 3 involves advanced courses in physics and computational physics.
Students undertake the final year honours program in theoretical or computational physics, which includes a research project and the option of specialised courses in computer science and mathematics.
This enables students to apply their high-performance computing skills to modern physics problems.
Academic Program Rules The Calendar is a comprehensive handbook of the University's academic program rules.
Honours Degree of Bachelor of Science in High Performance Computational Physics Example Study Plan Indicative study plan Year1S1 COMP SCI 1101 Introduction to Programming MATHS 1011 Mathematics IA PHYSICS 1100 Physics IA Approved Level IElective 1 x 3 units S2 COMP SCI 1102 Object Orientated Programming MATHS 1012 Mathematics IB PHYSICS 1200ND Physics IB Approved Level IElective 1 x 3 units Year2S1 MATHS 2101: Multivariable and Complex Calculus MATHS 2102: Differential Equations PHYSICS 2510: Physics IIA Approved Level IElective 1 x 3 units S2 MATHS 2104: Numerical Methods PHYSICS 2532: Classical Physics II PHYSICS 2534: Electromagnetism II Approved Level IElective 1 x 3 units Year 3S1 PHYSICS 3006: Advanced Dynamics & Relativity III PHYSICS 3542: Physics III Approved Level IIIElective 1 x 3 units S2 PHYSICS 3534: Computational Physics III PHYSICS 3544: Quantum Mechanics III Approved Level III Elective(s)1 x 6 unit OR 2 x 3 units Year4S1 PHYSICS 4010 Advanced Physics Part 1[or Semester 2] PHYSICS 4020 A Honours Physics Project[or Semester 2] S2 PHYSICS 4015 Advanced Physics Part 2[or Semester 1] PHYSICS 4020 B Honours Physics Project[or Semester 1] Assessment Varies with individual courses and includes a combination of assignments, reprots, tests, practical work, tutorial preparation and exams.
Honours Degree of Bachelor of Science in High Performance Computational Physics