Module Details |
The information contained in this module specification was correct at the time of publication but may be subject to change, either during the session because of unforeseen circumstances, or following review of the module at the end of the session. Queries about the module should be directed to the member of staff with responsibility for the module. |
Title | Computational Astrophysics | ||
Code | PHYS494 | ||
Coordinator |
Dr S Kobayashi Physics S.K.Kobayashi@liverpool.ac.uk |
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Year | CATS Level | Semester | CATS Value |
Session 2022-23 | Level 7 FHEQ | First Semester | 15 |
Aims |
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To give students an understanding of Programming Basics. To provide students with practical experience of using computational techniques extensively employed by researchers in the physical sciences |
Learning Outcomes |
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(LO1) Obtaining the ability to describe and discuss numerical modellings |
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(LO2) Getting familiar with a programming language used by research astronomers and its application in a research context |
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(LO3) Obtaining practical experience of numerical used by scientists in analysis of theoretical problems and experimental data |
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(S1) Problem solving skills |
Syllabus |
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A series of lectures describing an astrophysical problem and the numerical techniques that can be used to address it, followed by a practical session in which students will use computers to carry out a mini-projects designed to accompany the lectures. Assessment comprises written reports on the projects and of the computational methods employed. The elements covered will be drawn from a variety of astrophysical topics and will focus on numerical modellings and analysis. Example topics include: Numerical integration of differential equations Random walk and diffusion |
Teaching and Learning Strategies |
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Teaching Method 1 - Lecture Teaching Method 2 - Tutorial Teaching Method 3 - Laboratory Work |
Teaching Schedule |
Lectures | Seminars | Tutorials | Lab Practicals | Fieldwork Placement | Other | TOTAL | |
Study Hours |
12 |
25 |
33 |
70 | |||
Timetable (if known) | |||||||
Private Study | 80 | ||||||
TOTAL HOURS | 150 |
Assessment |
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EXAM | Duration | Timing (Semester) |
% of final mark |
Resit/resubmission opportunity |
Penalty for late submission |
Notes |
CONTINUOUS | Duration | Timing (Semester) |
% of final mark |
Resit/resubmission opportunity |
Penalty for late submission |
Notes |
assignments (mini projects and reports) There is a resit opportunity. Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. This is not an anonymous assessment. | 0 | 25 | ||||
assignments (mini projects and reports) There is a resit opportunity. Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. This is not an anonymous assessment. | 0 | 25 | ||||
assignments (mini projects and reports) There is a resit opportunity. Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. This is not an anonymous assessment. | 0 | 25 | ||||
assignments (mini projects and reports) There is a resit opportunity. Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. This is not an anonymous assessment. | 0 | 25 |
Recommended Texts |
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Reading lists are managed at readinglists.liverpool.ac.uk. Click here to access the reading lists for this module. |