BSc Physics with Computer Science

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• Objectives
  Modern physics makes wide use of computers, for example for applications in experimental work, for interpreting data, and especially for theoretical modeling of physical systems and processes. This degree offers a stimulating combination of physics and computer science, and ample opportunity for you to apply your computer science knowledge to physics. Our Physics course provides a broad-based and intellectually demanding education across the whole spectrum of modern physics. It includes all the fundamental knowledge essential to the professional physicist, and will help you to develop the qualities and abilities physicists rely on. The carefully selected computing courses are taught by the Department of Computer Science, and a selection of computer based physics projects are available in year three.
• Entry requirements
  Entry requirements GCE/VCE A Levels - ABB Two GCE A Levels plus two GCE AS Levels - AB + BB Scottish Highers - AAAB + AB in Advanced Highers Irish Leaving Cert. - AABBB International Baccalaureate - 33 points Core Requirements - GCE A Level in Physics and Maths. GCE AS Level Maths cannot replace GCE A Level Maths
• Academic title
  BSc Physics with Computer Science
• Course description
  Our students usually select from a range of compulsory and optional modules to add up to 120 credits.
  
  Some departments offer courses that don't feature optional modules whereas other courses are fully flexible.
  
  Important notice :
  This is a list of modules that have been offered in the past. We expect similar modules to be offered for courses starting in 2009.
  
  This information is provided for illustration only and you should check with the department directly when applying to confirm module options. 
  
  Typical First Year Modules
  
  Module/Unit Credits
  Fields, Waves and Quanta  20
   
  Introductory Mathematics for Physicists and Astronomers  20
   
  Mechanics, Heat and Matter  20
   
  Basic Java Programming and Problem-Solving  10
   
  Computer Systems Architecture  10
   
  Further Subsidiary Mathematics  10
   
  Mathematics for Physicists  10
   
  Object Oriented Design and Programming with Java  10
   
  Typical Second Year Modules
  
  Module/Unit Credits
  Atomic Spectra and Relativity  10
   
  Computer Network Technologies  10
   
  Electromagnetism  10
   
  Experimental Physics 2  10
   
  Formal Modelling of Software Systems  10
   
  Mathematical Methods for Physics and Astronomy  10
   
  Optics  10
   
  Programming in C  10
   
  Quantum Mechanics  10
   
  Solids  10
   
  Thermal Physics  10
   
  Topics In Classical Physics  10
   
  Typical Third Year Modules
  
  Module/Unit Credits
  Advanced Electrodynamics and Magnetism  10
   
  Atomic and Laser Physics  10
   
  Data Structures and Algorithms  10
   
  Distributed Systems  10
   
  Metals, Semi-conductors and Insulators  10
   
  Nuclear Physics  10
   
  Numerical and Computational Physics  10
   
  Particle Physics  10
   
  Physics Level 3 Project 2  10
   
  Techniques of Problem Solving in Physics  10
   
  Advanced Radiation Physics  10
   
  Dark Matter and the Universe  10
   
  Introduction to Cosmology  10
   
  Mathematical Physics  10
   
  Nuclear Astrophysics  10
   
  Relativity and Cosmology  10

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