Bachelor of Science

Stream: Natural Sciences: Physics and Computer Science Stream
Qualification code: 02089 - NFC NQF Exit level: 6 Total credits: 360
Qualification offered until 2015, and ONLY for students previously registered for this qualification.
Admission requirements:NSC (Degree) with Mathematics & English passed with a rating of 4 OR Matriculation exemption with at least E(40%) for Higher Grade Mathematics & English or at least D(50%) for Standard Grade Mathematics & English

First level

ModulePre/Co-requisite
Group A. Compulsory
COS1511 - Introduction to Programming ICo: EUP1501
COS1512 - Introduction to Programming IIPre: COS1511
COS1521 - Computer Systems: Fundamental Concepts
CSS101H - Comprehension Skills for Science
EUP1501 - Ethical Information and Communication Technologies for Development Solutions
MAT1503 - Linear Algebra
MAT1512 - Calculus A
MAT1613 - Calculus BCo: MAT1512
PHY1503 - Physics Practical Work ICo: PHY1505 & PHY1506
PHY1505 - Mechanics (Physics)
PHY1506 - Electromagnetism and Heat (Physics)
PHY1604 - Modern Physics
Group B. Choose 3 from the following
APM1514 - Mathematical Modelling
AST1631 - General Introduction to Astronomy
CHE1501 - General Chemistry IA
CHE1502 - General Chemistry IBPre: CHE1501
DSC1510 - Introduction to The Business World
PLS2607 - Philosophy of Science
STA1510 - Basic Statistics

Second level

ModulePre/Co-requisite
Group A. Compulsory
COS2611 - Programming: Data StructuresPre: COS1512
COS2633 - Numerical Methods IPre: COS1511 & MAT1512 & MAT1503
MAT2611 - Linear AlgebraPre: MAT1503
MAT2615 - Calculus in Higher DimensionsPre: MAT1503 & MAT1512
PHY2601 - Classical MechanicsPre: PHY1505 & MAT1503 & MAT1512
PHY2602 - Electricity and Magnetism (Physics)Pre: PHY1506 & MAT1503 & MAT1512
Group B. Choose 2 from the following
APM2611 - Differential EquationsPre: MAT1512 & MAT1613
COS2614 - Programming: Contemporary ConceptsPre: COS1512
COS2621 - Computer OrganisationPre: COS1512 & COS1521
PHY2604 - Physics Practical Work IIPre: PHY1505 & PHY1506 & MAT1503 & MAT1512; Co: PHY2601 & PHY2602 & PHY2606
PHY2606 - Waves (Physics)Pre: PHY1505 & PHY1506 & PHY1503 & MAT1503 & MAT1512

Third level

ModulePre/Co-requisite
Group A. Compulsory
APM3711 - Numerical Methods IIPre: COS2633
COS3711 - Advanced ProgrammingPre: COS2611 & COS2614
PHY3702 - Quantum PhysicsPre: PHY1604. MAT2611, PHY2601 & PHY2602
PHY3703 - Statistical and Thermal PhysicsPre: PHY2606; Co: PHY3702
Group B. Choose 4 from the following
APM3712 - Mechanics and Calculus of VariationsPre: Any 2 APM or MAT modules on second level
APM3713 - Special Relativity and Riemannian GeometryPre: Any 2 APM or MAT modules on second level
COS3721 - Operating Systems and ArchitecturePre: COS2621
MAT3701 - Linear AlgebraPre: MAT2611 or MAT211R
MAT3705 - Complex AnalysisPre: MAT2613 or MAT2615
PHY3706 - Physics Practical Work IIIPre: PHY2604
PHY3707 - Solid State PhysicsPre: PHY2606; Co: PHY3702
PHY3708 - Atomic and Nuclear PhysicsPre: PHY2606; Co: PHY3702

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