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Stellenbosch University

Bachelor of Science with Honours in Physical and Mathematical Analysis

The Bachelor of Science with Honours in Physical and Mathematical Analysis in Physics is offered by Stellenbosch University.

Program Length: 2 YEARS.

Bachelor of Science with Honours in Physical and Mathematical Analysis offered by Stellenbosch University at the Faculty of Science

The programme offers you the opportunity to choose between two streams:

• Stream 1: Numerical Analysis and Complex Systems
• Stream 2: Data Security

Duration of Programme

The duration of the programme is one year and begins with the start of the academic year.

Stream A: Numerical Analysis and Complex Systems

Compulsory Modules

(credits = 72)

Physics

Physics Project 741(32)

Statistical Physics B 721(16)

Applied Mathematics

Numerical Methods 773(16)

Mathematics

Wavelet analysis 749(8)

plus

Elective Modules

(credits = 56)

You can take any honours modules offered in Computer Science, Mathematics, Applied Mathematics or Physics, in consultation with the programme committee and subject to specific prerequisites.

Stream B: Data Security

Compulsory Modules

(credits = 112)

Physics

Physics Project 741(32)

Computer Science

Advanced Algorithms 712(16)

or

Advanced topics in Computer Science 1 716(16)

Applied Mathematics

Coding Theory 784(16)

Mathematics

Algebra 711(16)

Set Theory and Topology 714(16)

Algebraic Number Theory 747(8)

Computational Algebra 748(8)

plus

Elective Modules

(credits = 16)

You can take any honours modules offered in Computer Science, Mathematics, Applied Mathematics or Physics, in consultation with the programme committee and subject to specific prerequisites.

Fields of research

Nuclear physics: The following themes are covered:

• Theoretical and experimental investigation of nuclear structure and nuclear reactions.
• Development of techniques to monitor environmental radiation.
• Studies of the impact of radiation on human tissue.

Theoretical physics: Theorists specialise in a range of fields. Questions addressed by members of the ITP range from considering fundamental aspects of quantum mechanics, the behaviours of solitons, statistical interpretation of large data sets and theoretical considerations of physics in biological systems at the cellular level.

Laser physics (Laser Research Institute): The Laser Research Institute offers a unique opportunity in South Africa for honours, master's and PhD studies in laser-based research. The projects on which our postgraduate students gain hands-on experience include measurement of ultrafast reactions in new types of solar cells, trapping and controlling single ions to test quantum theory, generation and manipulation of light pulses with unique properties using nonlinear optics, and development of laser techniques to study biological samples.