2016/17 Undergraduate Module Catalogue
PHYS2320 Computing 2
10 creditsClass Size: 175
Module manager: Dr G Burnell
Email: g.burnell@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) View Timetable
Year running 2016/17
Pre-requisites
| PHYS1220 | Computing 1 |
This module is mutually exclusive with
| COMP1036 | Computer Programming |
This module is not approved as a discovery module
Objectives
Students will further hone their computational skills by developing programs in relevant modern computer programming languages which address concepts relevant to physics and physics related disciplines.Learning outcomes
Manipulate numerical and other quantitative information, and apply manipulative skills to the solution of problems.
Skills outcomes
Increased awareness of how to generate working computer programs to solve problems relevant to physics and physics related disciplines.
Syllabus
Students will develop an appreciation for data analysis, visualisation and computational modelling and thier application to problems relevant to physics and related disciplines
Teaching methods
| Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
| Computer Class | 10 | 2.00 | 20.00 |
| Drop-in Session | 3 | 1.00 | 3.00 |
| Lecture | 8 | 1.00 | 8.00 |
| Private study hours | 69.00 | ||
| Total Contact hours | 31.00 | ||
| Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 100.00 | ||
Private study
Programming and reviewing background physics or maths as requiredNOTE ON CONTACT HOURS:
Computer Class: Computational Laboratory Practical operating on a cafeteria access basis.
Lecture: Lecture and optional help sessions
Opportunities for Formative Feedback
Feedback through lectures, surgery sessions, and practical sessionsMethods of assessment
Coursework
| Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
| Report | One report and one computer program written to perform a specified task with standard and custom data sources | 100.00 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) | 100.00 | |
Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated
Reading list
The reading list is available from the Library websiteLast updated: 27/03/2014
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