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Semester 2
Computer Simulation (PHYS08026)
Subject
Physics and Astronomy
College
SCE
Credits
20
Normal Year Taken
2
Delivery Session Year
2023/2024
Pre-requisites
Course Summary
This course covers methods for solving scientific problems using computers. It provides a training in the computational modelling of scientific problems and their representation using computer graphics. It also provides a grounding in object-oriented programming through the practical application of the python programming language. Students will carry out extensive practical and project work.
Course Description
- Key concepts of OO programming;- Analysis of problem statements to produce simple OO designs;- Object oriented programming using python;- Use of packages for scientific programming and visualisation in python;- Writing simple graphical applications in python to visualise experimental results.
Assessment Information
Written Exam 0%, Coursework 100%, Practical Exam 0%
Additional Assessment Information
Checkpoint assignments, 30%Project (code and report), 70%
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