Physics and astronomy

Scientific Computing

Module code: F3212
Level 5
15 credits in autumn semester
Teaching method: Class, Lecture
Assessment modes: Computer based exam, Coursework

This module covers the 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.