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Course Description
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Course Name
Programming for Physics (Computational Physics I)
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Host University
Maynooth University
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Location
Dublin, Ireland
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Area of Study
Computer Science
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Language Level
Taught In English
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Prerequisites
2nd Year Experimental Physics or equivalent
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Course Level Recommendations
Upper
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ECTS Credits
5 -
Recommended U.S. Semester Credits2
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Recommended U.S. Quarter Units3
Hours & Credits
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Overview
The aim of this module is to introduce the basic principles of computer programming in C/C++ and to introduce simple numerical methods of relevance to modelling of physical systems.
Module content
C/C++ programming, basic input/output, mathematical functions, repetition and conditional operations, arrays, user defined functions, file handling. Numerical Integration, numerical root finding.
Course Disclaimer
Courses and course hours of instruction are subject to change.
Credits earned vary according to the policies of the students' home institutions. According to ISA policy and possible visa requirements, students must maintain full-time enrollment status, as determined by their home institutions, for the duration of the program.
ECTS (European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System) credits are converted to semester credits/quarter units differently among U.S. universities. Students should confirm the conversion scale used at their home university when determining credit transfer.
Please reference fall and spring course lists as not all courses are taught during both semesters.
Please note that some courses with locals have recommended prerequisite courses. It is the student's responsibility to consult any recommended prerequisites prior to enrolling in their course.