During the course the student solves a larger project assignment that can be chosen freely among a number of suggested assignments. The work includes literature studies, programming and simulations and compilation and written presentation of results. The teaching consists of individual supervision.
SI2532 Computational Physics, Additional Course 2 7.5 credits
This course has been discontinued.
Decision to discontinue this course:
No information inserted
Information per course offering
Course offerings are missing for current or upcoming semesters.
Course syllabus as PDF
Please note: all information from the Course syllabus is available on this page in an accessible format.
Course syllabus SI2532 (Autumn 2014–)Headings with content from the Course syllabus SI2532 (Autumn 2014–) are denoted with an asterisk ( )
Content and learning outcomes
Course contents
Intended learning outcomes
The course intends to provide advanced knowledge in computational physics and experience and ability to alone solve problems in computational physics. On completion of the course, the student should be able to:
- Independently develop, write and test simulation program.
- Critically assess results with regard to limitations of models and the statistical nature of the methods.
Literature and preparations
Specific prerequisites
Computational physics equivalent SI2530.
Literature
Enligt överenskommelse med examinator.
Examination and completion
Grading scale
A, B, C, D, E, FX, F
Examination
- PRO1 - Project, 7.5 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
Written report and oral presentation.
Examiner
No information inserted
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
Main field of study
Engineering Physics
Education cycle
Second cycle