Computational Physics (PHYS3071)

Information valid for Semester 1, 2012

Course level

Undergraduate

Faculty

Science

School

Mathematics & Physics School

Units

2

Duration

One Semester

Delivery mode

Internal

Class contact

5 Contact hours

Incompatible

PHYS3070

Prerequisite

(MATH2000 + MATH2100)

Assessment methods

Assignments

Course coordinator

Dr Michael Bromley (brom@physics.uq.edu.au)

Study Abroad

This course is pre-approved for Study Abroad and Exchange students.

Current course offerings

Course offerings Location Mode Course Profile
Semester 1, 2019 St Lucia Internal Course Profile

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Course description

Computational physics involving the ViSAC unix laboratory and Fortran programming. This is an introduction to computer programming & relevant numerical & graphical methods as applied to a range of physics problems. Topics include classical dynamics (ODEs), and Schrodinger's Wave Equation (PDEs).

Archived offerings

Course offerings Location Mode Course Profile
Semester 1, 2018 St Lucia Internal Course Profile
Semester 1, 2017 St Lucia Internal Course Profile
Semester 1, 2016 St Lucia Internal Course Profile
Semester 1, 2015 St Lucia Internal Course Profile
Semester 1, 2014 St Lucia Internal Course Profile
Semester 1, 2013 St Lucia Internal Course Profile
Semester 1, 2012 St Lucia Internal Course Profile
Semester 1, 2011 St Lucia Internal Course Profile
Semester 1, 2010 St Lucia Internal Course Profile