Computational Science
(Minor 30)
Degree program: Bachelor of Science UZH in Informatics
(RVO22)
General description
The minor study program Computational Science (30 ECTS credits) is transdisciplinary. In addition to the basics subject of computer science students can make up their own transdisciplinary paths, choosing among data analysis for natural sciences or simulations in naturals sciences.
Admission requirements
The provisions laid out in the framework ordinance for Bachelor’s and Master’s degree programs and the provisions defined in the program regulations at the Faculty of Science of the University of Zurich, apply.
Educational goals
Graduates from the minor study program in Computational Science (30 ECTS credits) are able to write computer programs of moderate complexity in a higher programming language, and use these programs, for instance, to analyze data sets and/or to simulate models in the Natural Sciences.
ECTS credits
30 ECTS Credits
Major/minor subject combinations
In the minor study program Computational Science (30 ECTS Credits) one of the following
scopes has to be chosen:
- Data Analysis for Natural Sciences
- Simulations in the Natural Sciences
Examination and assessment regulations
The student's achievement is assessed at the end of each module.
Achievements are graded on a scale from 1 to 6, whereby 6 denotes the highest grade of achievement and 1 the lowest. A grade below 4 is insufficient. Achievements can also be graded with 'passed' or 'failed'.
Language of instruction
German, English