2017/18 Undergraduate Module Catalogue
PHYS2320 Computing 2- Computational Physics
10 creditsClass Size: 175
Module manager: Dr G Burnell
Email: g.burnell@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) View Timetable
Year running 2017/18
Pre-requisites
| PHYS1220 | Computing 1- Fundamentals of Programming |
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
Understand and describe how computer code carries out processes to manipulate information. Be able to create and demonstrate the correct use of computer programs to analyse and manipulate numerical data representing physical quantities.
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 | 6 | 2.00 | 12.00 |
| Drop-in Session | 8 | 1.00 | 8.00 |
| Lecture | 2 | 1.00 | 2.00 |
| Practical | 8 | 1.00 | 8.00 |
| Independent online learning hours | 30.00 | ||
| Private study hours | 40.00 | ||
| Total Contact hours | 30.00 | ||
| 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
Independent online learning through video tutorials.
Opportunities for Formative Feedback
Feedback through surgery sessions, practical sessions and feedback from 3x mini assessments.Methods 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 | 85.00 |
| Assignment | Mini assessments: 3 programming tasks related to lab work. | 15.00 |
| 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: 19/03/2018
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