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Program counsellor: Computer Simulation in Science

Prof. Dr. Francesco Knechtli

Professor for High Performance Computing in Theoretical Physics
Room: Campus Grifflenberg, D.10.24
Goal: Master of Science ([Link].) Telephone: +49 202 439-2630
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Master-Thesis Advice sessions: by appointment

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Computer Science
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 algorithms and data structures

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 image processing and data visualization, tools, GRID
For up-to-date information see our ZSB-homepage.
Computer Simulation
 Basic algorithms Central Student Advisory and Counselling Service (ZSB)
 data analysis, lab courses Gaußstr. 20, 42119 Wuppertal
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DEGREE PROGRAMME PROFILE The programme assumes Basic technical and mathematical skills are acquired in the com-
 advanced knowledge (as specified on the web page) in the field pulsory courses. 74 of the total of 120 credit points can be gained
The [Link]. programme Computer Simulation in Science (CSiS) focu-
ses on the development, implementation and application of compu- of specialization chosen from atmospheric physics, computational in these compulsory courses and 16 credit points in the elective

ter-oriented simulation techniques and methods to modern research electromagnetics, computational fluid mechanics, experimental par- courses in the field of specialization. The compulsory courses are

problems in natural sciences and engineering. All courses of this ticle physics, computational finance, imaging in medicine, materials distributed over three semesters, the elective courses over two

MSc programme are taught in English language. The programme is science, theoretical chemistry, or theoretical particle physics. semesters, the latter being taught in parallel for the different fields
of specialization. Course examinations are held on an ongoing
designed to be completed in four semesters. The required course-  knowledge of at least one programming language.
basis throughout the programme. Six months are allowed in the
work for the programme includes courses in Computer Simulation,
 a grade of (or equivalent to) at least 3.0 after rounding down to the fourth semester for the master‘s thesis, which counts for 30 cre-
Computer Science, and Numerical Methods. In addition to the requi-
first decimal place in the German system. dit points. Wuppertal has a long tradition of computer simulation
red coursework, you will take elective courses to earn a specialization
in one of the following fields:  Sufficiently good proficiency in English. using high performance parallel computers. There are several new
hardware developments, like a cluster of graphic cards and the par-
 Atmospheric Physics: simulation of chemical and physical proces-  if you are an international student:
allel supercomputer QPACE, which ranked as the world‘s greenest
ses in the atmosphere. documented by providing the results of a recently passed
supercomputer in 2009 and 2010. These clusters are used for our
 TOEFL2 iBT (internet-based) with at least 79 points or
 Computational Electromagnetics: computer-aided simulation of research, but they are also open to CSiS students. In addition a
 TOEFL PBT (paper-based) with at least 550 points or
electromagnetic field distributions and additional multi-physically parallel computer dedicated to CSiS activities has been installed at
 IELTS test, academic module with at least 6.0 band score or
coupled field effects in complex technological and biological sys- the beginning of 2008 and extended in 2011 and 2014. There is a
 Cambrigde Certificate in Advanced English (Level 4) or
tems. strong cooperation with the Research Centre FZ Jülich in the areas
 another language certificate at the level B2 of the European
of FAIR physics, atmospheric physics and chemistry, supercompu-
  omputational Finance: solving mathematical problems specifi-
C Framework of Reference.
ting, lattice QCD simulation, modelling and simulation of pedestri-
cally related to financial markets by numerical techniques.
 if you are a student with a German Bachelor degree: an dynamics and imaging in medicine. Since January 2009 there is
  omputational Fluid Mechanics: pedestrian dynamics, fire simu-
C Knowledge of the English language at the level B2 of the European a cooperation with the [Link]. in High-Performance Computing at
lation, multiphase flow, water flow. Framework of Reference. This can also be proven by the certificate Trinity College Dublin, Ireland.
  xperimental Particle Physics: simulations for large experiments
E of the „Abitur“.
like the accelerator LHC, the Pierre Auger cosmic ray observatory or If the bachelor‘s degree programme was verifiably taught in English, DEGREE QUALIFICATION
the IceCube South Pole neutrino experiment. an additional language test is not required.
The master‘s programme is research-oriented. Students who suc-
 Imaging in Medicine: techniques for imaging in medicine and biolo-  he master‘s programme always starts in the winter semester. In-
T cessfully complete the programme will be awarded the degree of
gy, image processing in particular analysis of medical images formation concerning the application procedure can be found on the Master of Science ([Link].).
  aterials Science: the physics of soft matter, for example poly-
M programme web page.
mers, surfactants or low-molecular weight liquids. PROFESSIONAL PERSPECTIVES
 Theoretical Chemistry: computations of inter- and intra-molecular PROGRAMME CONTENT AND STRUCTURE Students gain wide knowledge of model building and simulation.
interactions and spectra.
State-of-the-art computing methods are used and will be further de- The ability to construct a model (abstract formulation of a problem)
 Theoretical Particle Physics: theory of elementary particles and veloped for research. In particular the MSc programme focuses on: and interpret the results (simulation or experiment) are fundamen-
their interactions: Monte Carlo simulations of lattice gauge theories. tal and require a broad basic technical education. With this know-
  arallel computing, where several processors work together to per-
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ledge graduates are well positioned to continue their education
The programme web page is [Link] form one task. This requires specially adapted numerical algorithms
with a PhD, or to switch to industry or business. People who know
and highly optimized communication software.
how to perform computer simulations are sought by the research
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS  GRID computing, which is often referred to as the next step of the departments of industries where simulations are used in situations
AND APPLICATION World Wide Web. Wuppertal is actively developing tools in a world- for which real experiments would be too dangerous or expensive.
wide framework to share computing resources. In recent years computer simulations have also taken on a promi-
Bachelor‘s or diploma degree in applied science, business mathema-
tics, chemistry, electrical engineering, mathematics, mechanical engi-  Advanced algorithms for simulation tasks using a large number of pro- nent role in the finance and banking sectors (e.g. risk analysis).

neering, safety engineering, physics or a related field. cessors. Students will learn to apply and develop these techniques. Please visit our alumni web page: [Link]
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