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