Course - Computational Physics 2 - FY2008
Computational Physics 2
New from the academic year 2026/2027
Assessments and mandatory activities may be changed until September 20th.
About
About the course
Course content
The course will comprise three aspects: Basic programming skills, numerical methods, and applications of computational physics in selected topics. The focus on programming will be on compiled languages such as C and FORTRAN, including applications of libraries. The introduced basic numerical methods will prepare the students for the compulsory projects in the fields of physics.
Learning outcome
Learning objectives of this course will be: (1) to execute basic programming with a compiled language (beyond python); (2) to explain and use specific numerical methods for physics-inspired problems; (3) to critically assess the obtained numerical results; (4) to communicate the findings in a form of a report.
Learning methods and activities
Lectures and exercises.
Compulsory assignments
- Exercises
Further on evaluation
(the information may be changed until June 15th)
There will be two compulsory projects, which will be evaluated and counted towards the total grade of the course. There will be a digital exam at the end of the semester. Letter grades are only given for the course assessment in its entirety. The projects and the exam must be passed each to pass the course. The re-take examination (in August) may be changed from written to oral.
In the case that the student receives an F = Fail as a final grade after both ordinary and re-sit exam, then the student must retake the course in its entirety.
Specific conditions
Admission to a programme of study is required:
Physics (BFY)
Recommended previous knowledge
Basic courses in Physics, Mathematics, and Computer Science (programming), according to the BFY study program.
Course materials
Will be announced in the beginning of the course.
Subject areas
- Physics