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Department of Physics and Astronomy

Scientific Computing (F3212)

Scientific Computing

Module F3212

Module details for 2022/23.

15 credits

FHEQ Level 5

Module Outline

Application of numerical methods to model simple physical problems, involving topics such as:
-solution of algebraic equations
-numerical integration and differentiation
-numerical solution of differential equations
Visualisation of data

Pre-Requisite

Pre-requisites:
Level 4: (F3201) Maths Methods 1 [T1] ; (F3202) Maths Methods 2 [T2].

Co-requisites: (F3205) Maths Methods 3.

Module learning outcomes

Understand and apply numerical methods for the solution of simple physical and mathematical problems.

Use a high-level programming language to write clear and structured scripts and functions to implement algorithms.

TypeTimingWeighting
Coursework60.00%
Coursework components. Weighted as shown below.
Problem SetT1 Week 11 34.00%
Problem SetT1 Week 8 33.00%
Problem SetT1 Week 4 33.00%
Computer Based ExamSemester 1 Assessment40.00%
Timing

Submission deadlines may vary for different types of assignment/groups of students.

Weighting

Coursework components (if listed) total 100% of the overall coursework weighting value.

TermMethodDurationWeek pattern
Autumn SemesterClass2 hours11111111111
Autumn SemesterLecture1 hour11111111111

How to read the week pattern

The numbers indicate the weeks of the term and how many events take place each week.

Prof Robert E Smith

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Mrs Vicky Raynard

Assess convenor
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Dr Fedja Orucevic

Convenor
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Ms Sarah Coleman

Assess convenor
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