311161 v.1 Physics and Scientific Computing Major (Bachelor of Science)
Introduction
This double major recognises the increasingly significant role of high performance computational (HPC) techniques in solving complex problems in physics and in many industrial contexts. The intention is to meet the needs of the most capable students who wish to pursue careers at the highest levels in industry or government organisations or who intend to undertake higher degrees by research. The double major has a number of optional pathways including computational methods and techniques, physical sensor hardware and scientific data collection and processing, and scientific visualization. The double major has a strong emphasis in applied techniques in the areas of Atomic and Molecular physics, Radio Astronomy, Solid State Physics, Satellite and Remote Sensing and Security System technologies. Graduates would find ready employment in any number of industrial, government and research organisations employing HPC techniques to analyse complex systems such as those noted above.
Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites
TEE Physics and Applicable Mathematics. TEE Calculus is desirable.
| Course Structure | Hrs/Wk | Credit | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 Semester 1 | |||||
| 302804 | v.3 | Physics 101 | 4.5 | 25.0 | |
| 310984 | v.1 | Scientific Computing 101 | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| 7062 | v.6 | Mathematics 101 | 5.0 | 25.0 | |
| OR | |||||
| 10926 | v.5 | Mathematics 103 | 5.0 | 25.0 | |
| SELECT OPTIONAL UNITS TO THE TOTAL VALUE OF: | 25.0 | ||||
| 100.0 | |||||
| Year 1 Semester 2 | |||||
| 305415 | v.3 | Physics 102 | 4.5 | 25.0 | |
| 307554 | v.1 | Science Communications 101 | 2.0 | 12.5 | |
| 307590 | v.2 | Statistical Data Analysis 101 | 3.0 | 12.5 | |
| 7063 | v.6 | Mathematics 102 | 5.0 | 25.0 | |
| OR | |||||
| 7492 | v.5 | Mathematics 104 | 5.0 | 25.0 | |
| SELECT OPTIONAL UNITS TO THE TOTAL VALUE OF: | 25.0 | ||||
| 100.0 | |||||
| Year 2 Semester 1 | |||||
| 4515 | v.5 | Scientific Computing 201 | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| 7908 | v.4 | Physical Measurements 201 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 8127 | v.6 | Advanced Calculus 201 | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| 8142 | v.4 | Physics 201 | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| 100.0 | |||||
| Year 2 Semester 2 | |||||
| 302390 | v.1 | Mathematical Methods 204 | 4.0 | 12.5 | |
| 302931 | v.1 | Physical Measurements 203 | 1.5 | 12.5 | |
| 7907 | v.6 | Particles and Waves 201 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| SELECT OPTIONAL UNITS TO THE TOTAL VALUE OF: | 50.0 | ||||
| 100.0 | |||||
| Year 3 Semester 1 | |||||
| 9765 | v.4 | Quantum and Statistical Physics 301 | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| SELECT OPTIONAL UNITS TO THE TOTAL VALUE OF: | 75.0 | ||||
| 100.0 | |||||
| Year 3 Semester 2 | |||||
| 11592 | v.3 | Solid State Physics 302 | 2.0 | 25.0 | |
| 12991 | v.2 | Physics Project 301 | 5.0 | 25.0 | |
| SELECT OPTIONAL UNITS TO THE TOTAL VALUE OF: | 50.0 | ||||
| 100.0 | |||||
| Optional Units (No Year Level Specified) | Hrs/Wk | Credit | |||
| 10163 | v.9 * | Introduction to Programming Environments 152 | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| 11589 | v.3 # | Physics of Fluids 301 | 2.0 | 12.5 | |
| 11594 | v.3 # | Astrophysics 302 | 2.0 | 12.5 | |
| 12333 | v.5 + | Design and Analysis of Algorithms 251 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 12992 | v.3 # | Physics Project 302 | 5.0 | 25.0 | |
| 1920 | v.7 * | Software Technology 151 | 5.0 | 25.0 | |
| 1922 | v.7 * | Software Technology 152 | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| 2519 | v.16 + | Systems Programming and Design 251 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 305410 | v.1 + | Nanochemistry 302 | 6.0 | 25.0 | |
| 308625 | v.1 * | Introduction to Operating Systems 101 | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| 3999 | v.4 + | Scientific Data Analysis 301 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 3999 | v.4 # | Scientific Data Analysis 301 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 4524 | v.5 + | Computer Graphics 252 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 4533 | v.5 + | Database Systems 252 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 4539 | v.6 + | Machine Perception 362 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 7904 | v.4 + | Scientific Data Acquisition 202 | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| 7911 | v.7 # | Applied Optics 302 | 2.0 | 12.5 | |
| 8127 | v.6 * | Advanced Calculus 201 | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| 8462 | v.4 + | Scientific Data Acquisition 201 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 8717 | v.6 # | Electromagnetism 302 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 9644 | v.4 + | Scientific Data Analysis 302 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| # | select unit/s to the value of 25 credits from this selection of units Year 3 Sem 1. | |
| * | select 1 unit from this selection of units Year 1 Sem 1 & 2, Year 2 Sem 2. | |
| + | select 1 unit from this selection of units Year 2 Sem 2 and select 2 units from this selection in Year 3 Sem 1 & 2. |
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