Course level

Postgraduate Coursework

Faculty

Science

School

Mathematics & Physics School

Units

2

Duration

One Semester

Class hours

5 Contact hours

Incompatible

PHYS3071

Prerequisite

Permission of Head of School + PHYS2020 + MATH2000 + 2100

Assessment methods

Assignments, laboratory reports and examinations

Course enquiries

Dr Pat Scott (pat.scott@uq.edu.au)

This course is not currently offered, please contact the school.

Course description

This course is an introduction to computational physics involving Unix-based computing and the C++ programming language. It covers concepts and skills lying at the intersection of physics, applied mathematics and computer science. It involves an introduction to the Unix operating system, C++ programming, and numerical and graphical methods applied to a range of example physical problems.

Archived offerings

Course offerings Location Mode Course Profile
Semester 2, 2022 (25/07/2022 - 19/11/2022) External External Course Profile
Semester 2, 2022 (25/07/2022 - 19/11/2022) St Lucia Internal Course Profile
Semester 2, 2021 (26/07/2021 - 20/11/2021) St Lucia Internal Course Profile
Semester 2, 2021 (26/07/2021 - 20/11/2021) External External Course Profile
Semester 2, 2020 (03/08/2020 - 21/11/2020) External External Course Profile
Semester 2, 2020 (03/08/2020 - 21/11/2020) St Lucia Flexible Delivery Course Profile
Semester 1, 2019 (25/02/2019 - 22/06/2019) St Lucia Internal Course Profile
Semester 1, 2018 (19/02/2018 - 23/06/2018) St Lucia Internal Course Profile
Semester 1, 2017 (27/02/2017 - 24/06/2017) St Lucia Internal Course Profile
Semester 1, 2016 (29/02/2016 - 25/06/2016) St Lucia Internal Course Profile
Semester 1, 2015 (02/03/2015 - 27/06/2015) St Lucia Internal Course Profile