Scientific Computing and Programming
Up to date schedule information
Elective course in the MSc Chemistry and MSc life Science and Technology
Note that this course is NOT scheduled for 2016-2017!
Prerequisite
Wiskunde 1A, 1B en 1C, Natuurkunde A
Examination
Hand in answers to exercises.
Description
In this course you will learn to handle UNIX computer systems, build simple shell scripts to combine programmes, at least one of the often used programming languages and you will gain knowledge and experience on basic numerical techniques that are often used in the field of Scientific Computing. Content: The course consists of four out-of six modules: ‘an introduction to Linux’, ‘Python scripting’, ‘Fortan programming’, ‘C programming’, ‘High performance computing’ and ‘Numerical methods. Each module will take a week and the ‘an introduction to Linux’ module is compulsory for all students.
Literature
Download: http://gliteui.wks.gorlaeus.net/ScientificComputing