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Dec 12, 2024
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2024-2025 Undergraduate Catalog
Computational Physics BS
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If you like physics-and you like technology and computers-why choose just one to study? At UB, we’ve combined physics and computer science (two of our most popular programs!) into one fascinating major. Here, you can explore matter and energy and how the physical world works, while also learning how to solve problems using advanced computing techniques. If you want to stand out from the crowd, keep reading and see how a computational physics degree can help you.
Visit the Computational Physics academic program page for more information about the academic experience, who you will learn from, opportunities outside of class and what you can do with this degree.
Visit the Physics department page for contact information, a brief overview of the department and the curricular options.
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Computational Physics Core (88-90 credits)
Total Credits Required for Major: 88-90
Additional Degree Requirements Include:
- Additional coursework to fulfill UB Curriculum requirements
- Elective courses as needed to complete the 120 credit hour total
Total Credits Required for Graduation: 120
Total Credit Hours Required represents the minimum credits needed to complete this program, and may vary based on a number of circumstances. This should not be used for financial aid purposes.
Program Honors
A student must excel in course work as well as complete a Senior Thesis. The Senior Thesis is prepared under the supervision of a Department of Physics faculty member. Credit for this is obtained through PHY 497 . The thesis is reviewed by the student’s mentor and the Undergraduate Director. The thesis should be at least 20 pages long and the student must have completed at least one semester of PHY 497 .
Students must also meet the remaining criteria outlined in the Academic Honors policy. Students who successfully complete the honors program and meet the criteria will have the appropriate notation on their official transcript.
Curricular Plan
A Curricular Plan provides a roadmap for completing this academic program and the UB Curriculum on time. Your actual plan may vary depending on point of entry to the university, course placement and/or waivers based on standardized test scores, earned alternative credit and/or college transfer credit.
Total Credits Required: 120
Note: Some classes may count toward both a major and UB Curriculum requirement.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of all requirements, the student will have knowledge of:
- Students can identify basic/core laws of physics, describe the variables they contain, and relate them to observed natural phenomena.
- Students can derive analytic solutions to new or complex problems.
- Students can collect experimental data, analyze results and uncertainties quantitatively, present data graphically, and compare physical models with experimental results.
- Students become familiarized with contemporary areas of physics research and can implement modern research techniques, including computational methods.
- Students can present scientific results in the format of scientific journals with appropriate citation methods and present findings in conference-style talks.
(HEGIS: 19.00 PHYSICAL SCI UNCLASSIFD, CIP: 40.0810 Theoretical and Mathematical Physics)
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