Bachelor of Science (High Performance Computational Physics) (Honours) (BSc(HighPerfComputPhys)(Hons))

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Detailed Program Information

Program Code
HSCHP

Program Faculty
Faculty of Sciences, Engineering and Technology

Academic Year
2017

These Program Rules should be read in conjunction with the University's policies (https://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies).

Overview

This program introduces students to the sophisticated high performance computing techniques required for the solution of cutting-edge problems in theoretical, computational and mathematical physics. Students will be able to develop skills to program parallel supercomputers using state of the art computer language and gain the mathematical and computational skills necessary to solve challenging problems at the forefront of physics. The program consists of core studies in physics, mathematics and computing science with an electrical engineering option in first year. Second year develops these areas of study further, with a focus on physics and applied mathematics, while third year involves advanced courses in physics. Students undertake the final year Honours program in theoretical physics which includes a research project plus specialised courses in computer science and mathematics, allowing them to underpin skills in high-performance computing.
The Bachelor of Science (High Performance Computational Physics) (Honours) is an AQF Level 7 program with a standard full-time duration of 4 years.

Academic Program Rules for Bachelor of Science (High Performance Computational Physics) (Honours)

There shall be a Bachelor of Science (High Performance Computational Physics) (Honours).

Qualification Requirements

To qualify for the degree of Bachelor of Science (High Performance Computational Physics) (Honours), the student must complete satisfactorily a program of study consisting of the following requirements with a combined total of not less than 96 units, comprising:

  1. Core courses to the value of 75 units
  2. Elective courses to the value of 21 units, which may include other undergraduate courses offered by the University that are not offered by the Faculty of Sciences up to the value of 9 units in total at Levels I and/or II with no more than 6 units at Level 1
  3. Level I courses not exceeding 30 units
  4. Level III and IV Science courses to the value of 48 units
  5. A major in Theoretical Physics

Core Courses

Electives

  • Elective Courses

    To satisfy the requirements for Elective Courses students must complete courses to the value of 21 units.

    Level I

    Courses to the value of up to 6 units may be taken from the following:

    Subject/Catalogue Course Title Unit Value
    COMP SCI 1012 Scientific Computing 3
    CHEM 1100 Chemistry IA 3
    CHEM 1200 Chemistry IB 3
    STATS 1005 Statistical Analysis & Modelling 1 3

    or

    Elective courses from the degree of Bachelor of Science or other undergraduate courses offered by the University that are available to the student (with no more than 6 units at Level I for courses offered by other faculties).
     

    Level II

    Courses to the value of up to 6 units may be taken from the following:

    Subject/Catalogue Course Title Unit Value
    COMP SCI 2000 Computer Systems 3
    COMP SCI 2005 Systems Programming 3
    MATHS 2103 Probability & Statistics II 3
    MATHS 2100 Real Analysis II 3
    PHYSICS 2520 Physics IIB 3

    or

    Level II Elective courses from the degree of Bachelor of Science in the discipline of Physics and Level II Mathematical and Computer Sciences courses in the disciplines of Applied Mathematics, Computer Science and Pure Mathematics.

    Level III

    Courses to the value of up to 9 units may be taken from the following:

    Subject/Catalogue Course Title Unit Value
    APP MTH 3002 Fluid Mechanics III 3
    PHYSICS 3532 Atmospheric and Astrophysics III 3
    PHYSICS 3002 Experimental Physics III 3
    PHYSICS 3540 Optics and Photonics III 3
    PURE MTH 3019 Complex Analysis III 3

    or

    Level III Elective courses from the degree of Bachelor of Science in the discipline of Physics and Level III Mathematical and Computer Sciences courses in the disciplines of Applied Mathematics, Computer Science and Pure Mathematics.
     

Published on: 12 March, 2024 | 12:26:05

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