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.
Last planned examination: Spring 2023
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Course syllabus as PDF
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Course syllabus SI2532 (Autumn 2014–)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.
Recommended prerequisites
Equipment
Literature
Enligt överenskommelse med examinator.
Examination and completion
If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.
Grading scale
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.
Other requirements for final grade
Written report and oral presentation.
Opportunity to complete the requirements via supplementary examination
Opportunity to raise an approved grade via renewed examination
Examiner
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.