Computer Physics

A graduate in "Computer Physics" will possess necessary skills to work as a computer programmer, but will also be capable of participating in physics research. However, the latter will additionally require the second-cycle studies, such as for instance "Technical Physics" (Fizyka Techniczna) at the Faculty of Physics and Computer Science. A graduate can also pursue their education in the field of computer science, choosing for example "Applied Computer Science" (Informatyka Stosowana) at the Faculty of Physics and Applied Computer Science or other similar studies (e.g. "Data Science" at the Faculty of Computer Science, Electronics and Telecommunications). After graduating from the first-cycle studies the students will readily find satisfying jobs on the IT market. Furthermore, physicists with expertise in programming and computational methods may be a useful asset for companies dealing with simulations of industrial systems. Banks and insurance companies are also among potential employers, as they may profit from the graduates' skills in the field of computer modelling.

Mentor of the field of study: dr hab. inż. Krzysztof Malarz, prof. AGH

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Study programme determined by Resolution No. 95/2022 of the AGH UST Senate of 30 November 2022

Winter semester, 2023/2024

Subject	Number of hours	ECTS points	Form of verification
Introduction to scientific English	Project classes: 15 Foreign language classes: 30	3	Assessment	O
Introduction to physics	Workshop classes: 45	4	Assessment	O
Mathematical Analysis 1	Lecture: 45 Auditorium classes: 60	7	Exam	O
Higher algebra	Lecture: 30 Auditorium classes: 30	5	Exam	O
Introduction to Unix systems	Lecture: 15 Laboratory classes: 30	3	Assessment	O
Programming languages 1	Lecture: 30 Laboratory classes: 30	5	Assessment	O
Physical Education 1	Physical Education: 30	-	Assessment	O
Sum	390	27

Summer semester, 2023/2024

Subject	Number of hours	ECTS points	Form of verification
Mechanics	Lecture: 60 Auditorium classes: 60	9	Exam	O
Mathematical Analysis 2	Lecture: 45 Auditorium classes: 60	8	Exam	O
Linear algebra	Lecture: 15 Auditorium classes: 15	2	Assessment	O
Differential calculus	Lecture: 15 Auditorium classes: 15	3	Exam	O
Programming languages 2	Lecture: 30 Laboratory classes: 45	6	Assessment	O
Algorithms and data structures	Lecture: 30 Auditorium classes: 30	5	Exam	O
Physical Education 2	Physical Education: 15	-	Assessment	O
Foreign languages CMP1.2	Foreign language classes: 30	-	Assessment	O
The student chooses one course from the group
English B2 course - compulsory course of 135 hours for students of FIRST-CYCLE studies - semester 1/3	Foreign language classes: 30	-	Assessment	W
Russian B2 course - compulsory course of 135 hours for students of FIRST-CYCLE studies - semester 1/3	Foreign language classes: 30	-	Assessment	W
Spanish B2 course - compulsory course of 135 hours for students of FIRST-CYCLE studies - semester 1/3	Foreign language classes: 30	-	Assessment	W
French B2 course - compulsory course of 135 hours for students of FIRST-CYCLE studies - semester 1/3	Foreign language classes: 30	-	Assessment	W
German B2 course - compulsory course of 135 hours for students of FIRST-CYCLE studies - semester 1/3	Foreign language classes: 30	-	Assessment	W
Sum	465	33

Winter semester, 2024/2025

Subject	Number of hours	ECTS points	Form of verification
Electromagnetism and optics	Lecture: 45 Auditorium classes: 60	8	Exam	O
Object oriented programming 1	Lecture: 30 Laboratory classes: 30	6	Assessment	O
Discrete mathematics	Lecture: 15 Auditorium classes: 15	3	Exam	O
Introduction to statistical physics	Lecture: 15 Auditorium classes: 30	3	Assessment	O
Statistics	Lecture: 30 Auditorium classes: 15 Laboratory classes: 15	5	Assessment	O
Physical Education 3	Physical Education: 15	-	Assessment	O
Foreign languages CMP1.3	Foreign language classes: 45	-	Assessment	O
The student chooses one course from the group
English B2 course - compulsory course of 135 hours for students of FIRST-CYCLE studies - semester 2/3	Foreign language classes: 45	-	Assessment	W
Russian B2 course - compulsory course of 135 hours for students of FIRST-CYCLE studies - semester 2/3	Foreign language classes: 45	-	Assessment	W
Spanish B2 course - compulsory course of 135 hours for students of FIRST-CYCLE studies - semester 2/3	Foreign language classes: 45	-	Assessment	W
French B2 course - compulsory course of 135 hours for students of FIRST-CYCLE studies - semester 2/3	Foreign language classes: 45	-	Assessment	W
German B2 course - compulsory course of 135 hours for students of FIRST-CYCLE studies - semester 2/3	Foreign language classes: 45	-	Assessment	W
Humanities Electives (Faculty of Humanities)	Total number of contact hours: 30	2	Exam	O
The student chooses courses from AGH-UST Database of Electives for at least 2 ECTS
Humanities Electives (Faculty of Humanities)	Total number of contact hours: 30	2	Exam	W
Sum	390	27

Summer semester, 2024/2025

Subject	Number of hours	ECTS points	Form of verification
Introduction to quantum physics	Lecture: 15 Auditorium classes: 30	4	Exam	O
Physics lab	Laboratory classes: 45	4	Assessment	O
Numerical methods in physics	Lecture: 15 Laboratory classes: 30	4	Assessment	O
Humanities Electives (Faculty of Management)	Total number of contact hours: 30	3	Exam	O
The student chooses courses from AGH-UST Database of Electives for at least 3 ECTS
Humanities Electives (Faculty of Management)	Total number of contact hours: 30	3	Exam	W
Foreign languages CMP1.4	Foreign language classes: 60	5	Exam	O
The student chooses one course from the group
English B2 course - compulsory course of 135 hours for students of FIRST-CYCLE studies - semester 3/3	Foreign language classes: 60	5	Exam	W
Russian B2 course - compulsory course of 135 hours for students of FIRST-CYCLE studies - semester 3/3	Foreign language classes: 60	5	Exam	W
Spanish B2 course - compulsory course of 135 hours for students of FIRST-CYCLE studies - semester 3/3	Foreign language classes: 60	5	Exam	W
French B2 course - compulsory course of 135 hours for students of FIRST-CYCLE studies - semester 3/3	Foreign language classes: 60	5	Exam	W
German B2 course - compulsory course of 135 hours for students of FIRST-CYCLE studies - semester 3/3	Foreign language classes: 60	5	Exam	W
Elective Modules CMP1.4	Total number of contact hours: 195	13	Assessment	O
The student chooses courses from the offer in the curriculum or AGH-UST Database of Electives for at least 13 ECTS
Fundamentals of analog circuits	Workshop classes: 45	4	Assessment	W
Introduction to video editing and computer animation	Workshop classes: 30	2	Assessment	W
AGH UST International Courses Elective Module 1	Total number of contact hours: 110	11	Assessment	W
Sum	420	33

Winter semester, 2025/2026

Subject	Number of hours	ECTS points	Form of verification
Introduction to Artificial Intelligence	Lecture: 30 Laboratory classes: 30	5	Exam	O
Introduction to theoretical physics	Lecture: 20 Auditorium classes: 10 Laboratory classes: 10	4	Exam	O
Computer physics 1	Lecture: 15 Laboratory classes: 30	4	Assessment	O
Elective Modules CMP1.5	Total number of contact hours: 255	17	Assessment	O
The student chooses courses from the offer in the curriculum or AGH-UST Database of Electives for at least 17 ECTS
Fundamentals of microelectronics and digital circuits	Workshop classes: 45	4	Assessment	W
Scripting Languages	Lecture: 10 Laboratory classes: 20 Project classes: 10	4	Assessment	W
Fundamentals of Data Science	Lecture: 15 Laboratory classes: 15 Project classes: 15	5	Assessment	W
Python in the Enterprise	Lecture: 15 Laboratory classes: 20 Project classes: 10	5	Assessment	W
Agile methodologies and tools	Lecture: 10 Laboratory classes: 15 Project classes: 15	3	Assessment	W
AGH UST International Courses Elective Module 2	Total number of contact hours: 60	6	Assessment	W
Sum	400	30

Summer semester, 2025/2026

Subject	Number of hours	ECTS points	Form of verification
Introduction to solid state physics	Workshop classes: 40	3	Exam	O
Modern scientific computing	Lecture: 15 Project classes: 30	4	Assessment	O
Computer physics 2	Lecture: 15 Laboratory classes: 30	4	Exam	O
Professional practice	Practical placement: 0	6	Assessment	O
Elective Modules CMP1.6	Total number of contact hours: 195	13	Assessment	O
The student chooses courses from the offer in the curriculum or AGH-UST Database of Electives for at least 13 ECTS
Digital systems and microprocessors	Workshop classes: 45	4	Assessment	W
Deep learning with massively parallel acceleration	Lecture: 20 Laboratory classes: 20 Project classes: 5	4	Assessment	W
Introduction to video editing and computer animation	Workshop classes: 30	2	Assessment	W
Introduction to Virtual Reality	Workshop classes: 30	2	Assessment	W
AGH UST International Courses Elective Module 3	Total number of contact hours: 60	6	Assessment	W
Sum	325	30

Winter semester, 2030/2031

Subject	Number of hours	ECTS points	Form of verification
Final Project	Diploma project: 0	15	Assessment	O
Introduction to environmental physics	Lecture: 20 Auditorium classes: 10 Laboratory classes: 10	3	Assessment	O
Introduction to nuclear physics	Lecture: 15 Auditorium classes: 15 Laboratory classes: 15	4	Exam	O
Monte Carlo methods in physics	Lecture: 15 Laboratory classes: 30	4	Assessment	O
Computer simulations in physics	Lecture: 15 Laboratory classes: 30	4	Assessment	O
Sum	175	30