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| PHYS0209-2 | Numerical methods in physics
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| Duration : | 15h Th, 20h Pr |
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| Number of credits : |
| Bachelor in geographical sciences, general orientation, 3rd year | | 4 |
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| One-year preliminary programme leading to the Master in Geographical Sciences, Geomatics and Geometrology orientation | | 4 |
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| Master in Geographical Sciences, climatology orientation, in-depth approach, 1st year | | 4 |
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| Master in Geographical Sciences, general orientation, in-depth approach, 1st year | | 3 |
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| Master in Geographical Sciences, general orientation, didactic approach, 1st year | | 3 |
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| Master en sciences géographiques, orientation générale, à finalité spécialisée en développement territorial et géomatique, 1st year | | 3 |
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| Master in Geographical Sciences, general orientation, specialized approach, 1st year | | 3 |
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| Master en sciences géographiques, orientation générale, à finalité spécialisée en géomorphologie, 1st year | | 3 |
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| Lecturer : | Alejandro Silhanek |
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Language(s) of instruction :
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| French language |
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Organisation and examination :
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| Teaching in the first semester, review in January |
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Course contents :
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| The theoretical cours is devided in 6 chapters each one covering a particular topic :
-Chap. I: Reminders of C++
-Chap. II:Numerical Integration
-Chap. III : Roots, minima and maxima of a function
-Chap. IV : Linear systems of equations
-Chap. V : Splines curves
-Chap. VI : Numerical solution of differential equations |
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Learning outcomes of the course :
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- To learn using the computers to solve various problems encountered in physics.
- To teach the related algorithms
- To implement these algorithms in C/C++
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Prerequisites and co-requisites/ Recommended optional programme components :
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| Basic notions of programming |
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Planned learning activities and teaching methods :
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| 10 afternoons. |
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Mode of delivery (face-to-face ; distance-learning) :
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| The theoretical and practical classes are given in the first quadrimestre. Practical classes are held in computers room at the 4th floor of the Physics building B5. |
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Recommended or required readings :
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| Slides available on this web site |
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Assessment methods and criteria :
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| Evaluation is weighed as follows
- 40% for written examination
- 50% for practical examination (a code to write)
- 10% oral questions during the practical sessions |
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Work placement(s) :
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Organizational remarks :
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Contacts :
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| Alejandro V. Silhanek
Département de Physique
Université de Liège
Bât. B5, R/51
Allée du 6 août, 17
B- 4000 Sart Tilman
BELGIUM
Tel : 04 366 36 32
Email: asilhanek@ulg.ac.be |
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| Items online : |
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| Notes de cours |
| Fichiers pdf |
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