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SH2400 Physics Simulation II 7.5 credits

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Course syllabus SH2400 (Autumn 2007–)
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Content and learning outcomes

Course contents

The concepts of object oriented programming (OOP) will be introduced using physical system simulations as examples, e.g. interacting particles where each particle is an object and thread. We will discuss the advantages and disadvantages of Java compared to other OOP languages.

Java basics, i.e. syntax, will be developed over several lectures.

Using physics simulations demonstrations, we will develop more advanced Java techniques in graphics and multi-threading.

Finally, network programming with Java will be introduced and basic client and server routines developed to simulate the control and monitoring of an online experiment.

Intended learning outcomes

After successfully passing the course, the student should be able to write simple programs in Java for simulation and controlling experiments in physics. The student should be able to well use the inherent features of Java with respect to safety, security, networking and graphics.

Literature and preparations

Specific prerequisites

Recommended prerequisites: Previous knowledge corresponding to 5A1247/SH1009 Modern Physics.

Literature

E. Boeker and R. Van Grondelle, Environmental Physics, John Wiley & Sons, New York 1995.

Lecture notes

Examination and completion

Grading scale

A, B, C, D, E, FX, F

Examination

  • INL1 - Assignments, 6.0 credits, grading scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, F
  • TEN1 - Examination, 1.5 credits, grading scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, F

Based on recommendation from KTH’s coordinator for disabilities, the examiner will decide how to adapt an examination for students with documented disability.

The examiner may apply another examination format when re-examining individual students.

If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.

Other requirements for final grade

One written exam (TENA; 1,5 university credits) Project work (PROA; 6 university credits) to be presented orally and as a written report

Examiner

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Ethical approach

  • All members of a group are responsible for the group's work.
  • In any assessment, every student shall honestly disclose any help received and sources used.
  • In an oral assessment, every student shall be able to present and answer questions about the entire assignment and solution.

Further information

Course room in Canvas

Registered students find further information about the implementation of the course in the course room in Canvas. A link to the course room can be found under the tab Studies in the Personal menu at the start of the course.

Offered by

SCI/Undergraduate Physics

Main field of study

This course does not belong to any Main field of study.

Education cycle

Second cycle

Supplementary information

The time and place of the first lecture will be announced on the course web page. The scheduling of the following lectures and other course activities will be done thereafter.