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MAS212   Scientific Computing and Simulation   (10 credits)

 
Year Running: 2020/2021
Credit level: F5
Pre-requisites   MAS115  
Pre-requisites for   MAS414   (when the module is running)
Co-requisites   MAS211   MAS222  

Description

The module further develops the students' skills in computer programming and independent investigations. The students will learn how to solve algebraic and differential equations using the solvers in Python as well as Python codes developed by themselves. The students will learn basic computing methods and methods to visualize and analyze numerical results, and then apply the knowledge to explore the physical behaviors of model equations.

 

Reading List


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Teaching Methods

Delivery Type Hours
Independent 80.0
Lab 10.0
Lecture 10.0
 

Methods of assessment

Assessment Type Duration % of formal assessment Semester
Course Work 0.0 90 % S1
Other 0.0 10 % S1
 

Teaching methods and assessment displayed on this page are indicative for 2023-24.