Computational Science (COSC)
Computational science is the application of computers to the solution of scientific problems. It covers the formulation and analysis of problems, the use of software packages and programs to solve these problems computationally, simulations and modeling, mathematical and numerical analysis, high-performance supercomputing, graphics, visualisation, and programming. Computational science differs from computer science in that the emphasis is on solving problems in the natural sciences, i.e. physics, chemistry, biology, geology, etc.
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What do computational scientists do?
Computational scientists have very strong analytical and numerical problem-solving skills. They observe scenarios and determine solutions for clients. These skills make computational scientists highly sought after in the areas of scientific and financial research, in delivering industry and corporate IT solutions and assisting with policy development in government departments. They may work in large corporate consultancies, hospitals, universities or government.
How do you study computational science (COSC)?
Computational science (COSC) is an interdisciplinary Major comprising units of study offered by several Schools and Departments in the Faculty of Science. You can study computational science as part of various Science Degree Courses — the Bachelor of Science, Advanced Science, Computer Science, Advanced Computer Science, Information Technology or Liberal Studies degrees.
A major in computational science comprises core Senior units together with a wide range of electives to suit individual interests, selected from computationally oriented offerings from Departments and Schools across the Faculty of Science. For more details see COSC: How to choose your units.
The School of Physics offers COSC units:
Junior levels
* COSC 1001 Computational Science in Matlab
* COSC 1901 Computational Science in Matlab (Advanced)
* COSC 1002 Computational Science in C
* COSC 1902 Computational Science in C (Advanced)
Senior levels
* COSC 3011 Scientific Computing
* COSC 3911 Scientific Computing (Advanced)
* COSC 3012 Parallel Computing & Visualisation not offered from 2008 onwards
* COSC 3912 Parallel Computing & Visualisation (Advanced) not offered from 2008 onwards
More questions?
Questions about computational science should be directed to .
For more general questions, you can also contact the School of Physics Prospective Student Adviser (email ).