Syllabus for Scientific Computing KF

Beräkningsvetenskap KF

A revised version of the syllabus is available.

Syllabus

  • 5 credits
  • Course code: 1TD399
  • Education cycle: First cycle
  • Main field(s) of study and in-depth level: Computer Science G1N, Technology G1N, Mathematics G1N

    Explanation of codes

    The code indicates the education cycle and in-depth level of the course in relation to other courses within the same main field of study according to the requirements for general degrees:

    First cycle

    • G1N: has only upper-secondary level entry requirements
    • G1F: has less than 60 credits in first-cycle course/s as entry requirements
    • G1E: contains specially designed degree project for Higher Education Diploma
    • G2F: has at least 60 credits in first-cycle course/s as entry requirements
    • G2E: has at least 60 credits in first-cycle course/s as entry requirements, contains degree project for Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science
    • GXX: in-depth level of the course cannot be classified

    Second cycle

    • A1N: has only first-cycle course/s as entry requirements
    • A1F: has second-cycle course/s as entry requirements
    • A1E: contains degree project for Master of Arts/Master of Science (60 credits)
    • A2E: contains degree project for Master of Arts/Master of Science (120 credits)
    • AXX: in-depth level of the course cannot be classified

  • Grading system: Fail (U), Pass (3), Pass with credit (4), Pass with distinction (5)
  • Established: 2011-03-10
  • Established by: The Faculty Board of Science and Technology
  • Revised: 2017-05-15
  • Revised by: The Faculty Board of Science and Technology
  • Applies from: Spring 2017
  • Entry requirements:
  • Responsible department: Department of Information Technology

Learning outcomes

To pass, the student should be able to

  • describe and perform tasks in connection to the key concepts covered in the course;
  • explain the idea behind and apply the algorithms covered in the course;
  • explore properties for numerical methods and mathematical models by using the analysis methods covered in the course;
  • explain the results when running a MATLAB program, and describe a problem with an algorithm or a programming code in MATLAB (which might include self-written MATLAB functions);
  • structure and divide a computational problem into sub-problems, formulate an algorithm and implement the algorithm in MATLAB;
  • in a short report explain and summarise solution methods and results in a lucid way.

Instruction

Lectures, workouts (problem solving classes), laboratory work, mini projects.

Assessment

Written examination (3 credits) and mini projects presented in writing (2 credits).

Reading list

Reading list

Applies from: Spring 2017

Some titles may be available electronically through the University library.

  • Chapra, Steven C. Applied numerical methods with MATLAB for engineers and scientists

    3. international ed.: Boston: McGraw-Hill Higher Education, 2012

    Find in the library

    Mandatory