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Study High Performance Computing - Computer Science / Astrophysics & Supercomputing


Course Description

The Swinburne Bachelor of Science allows students to study a combination of majors, co-majors and minors from a range of science disciplines. The combination of the Computer Science major with the Astrophysics & Supercomputing co-major will develop your skills in problem-solving, analytic thinking, and applications of information technology that are transferable to a range of career opportunities, particularly those involving supercomputing.

The Computer Science major combines studies in general computing such as software development, database, datacommunications and software engineering with specialist studies in scientific computing and technical mathematics. The program takes a practical approach with an emphasis on problem solving in the context of real-life problems. The multidisciplinary applied science project is a unique feature of the program. In combination with an appropriate co-major such as Astrophysics and Supercomputing, graduates will be well-prepared for a variety of career opportunities in scientific computing and software development.

This unique combination uses Astrophysics as the context in which to explore the use of supercomputers including image processing and analysis, numerical simulations and information and data management. The astrophysics co-major will also cover the Universe and how it works, including a wide range of topics from planets to galaxies to the large scale structure of the Universe.

 

Careers

  • Astrophysics
  • Supercomputer programming
  • System administration
  • Scientific computing
  • Scientific instrumentation
  • Industrial research
  • Software engineering
  • Banking/Finance
  • High-end financial modelling
  • Aerospace
  • Remote sensing


Entry Requirements

Successful completion of an appropriate Victorian Year 12 or its equivalent.

Units 3 and 4 - a study score of at least 20 in English (any) and a study score of 25 in Mathematical Methods (either) or Specialist Mathematics, and in one of Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Psychology, Software Development or Specialist Mathematics.

Learning

Topics to be covered include: computer systems, software development and programming, data structure, scientific computing, and supercomputing, as well as the solar system, stars and stellar evolution, galaxies and cosmology, astronomy data processing techniques and simulation methods.

Students will have access to the Swinburne Supercomputer, one of Australia's most powerful research supercomputers, along with advanced visualisation facilities.

Center for Astrophysics & Supercomputing
For further information about astrophysics & supercomputing please visit http://astronomy.swin.edu.au/

 

More Information

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