BSc Physics with Scientific Computing

Comments about BSc Physics with Scientific Computing - At the institution - Hatfield - Hertfordshire

• Objectives
  * This is an excellent course which enables you to extend your knowledge of Physics at a university which, in the National Student Survey (14th September 07), came at the top of the national scales for overall student satisfaction in the Physics/Astronomy subject area;
  
  * The facilities in computing and IT are excellent, having been newly installed in September 2007;
  * You will be part of a small and friendly department within the School of Physics, Astronomy and Mathematics.
• Entry requirements
  The university requires you to have at least 2 A Levels (or equivalent) to begin an Honours Undergraduate Degree Programme or at least one for a Foundation Degree. The entry requirements for undergraduate degrees are given generally in UCAS Tariff Points.
• Academic title
  BSc Physics with Scientific Computing
• Course description
  BSc Physics with Scientific Computing
  
  Year 1
  
  -Contemporary Physics (L1)
  -Introduction to Computing
  -Laboratory Physics 1
  -Mathematical Techniques 1 (L1)
  -The Physical Universe
  
  Year 2
  
  -Laboratory Physics 2
  -Mathematical Techniques 2
  -Numerical Computing
  -Optical Physics & Electromagnetism
  -Professional Skills
  -Professional Teaching Skills
  -Programming
  -Quantum Physics
  -Solar System Physics
  -Thermal and Condensed Matter Physics (L2)
  
  Year 3
  
  -Applied Numerical Analysis
  -Boundary Value Problems
  -Computational Physics
  -Cosmology and Large Scale Structure
  -Nonlinear Systems
  -Physics of Stars
  -Project - (Physics)
  -Quantum Computing
  -Waves and Fluids