Module Details

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Title Computational Astrophysics
Code PHYS494
Coordinator Dr S Kobayashi
Physics
S.K.Kobayashi@liverpool.ac.uk
Year CATS Level Semester CATS Value
Session 2021-22 Level 7 FHEQ First Semester 15

Aims

To give students an understanding of Programming Basics. To provide students with practical experience of using computational techniques extensively employed by researchers in the physical sciences


Learning Outcomes

(LO1) Obtaining the ability to describe and discuss numerical modellings

(LO2) Getting familiar with a programming language used by research astronomers and its application in a research context

(LO3) Obtaining practical experience of numerical used by scientists in analysis of theoretical problems and experimental data

(S1) Problem solving skills


Syllabus

 

A series of lectures describing an astrophysical problem and the numerical techniques that can be used to address it, followed by a practical session in which students will use computers to carry out a mini-projects designed to accompany the lectures. Assessment comprises written reports on the projects and of the computational methods employed.  The elements covered will be drawn from a variety of astrophysical topics and will focus on numerical modellings and analysis. Example topics include: Numerical integration of differential equations Random walk and diffusion


Teaching and Learning Strategies

Teaching Method 1 - Lecture
Description: Lecture to the cohort on all of the topics covered in the course
Attendance Recorded: Yes

Teaching Method 2 - Tutorial
Description: To give feedback to the students on mini-projects and lean in a conversational style with staff via online meetings, discussion board and emails
Attendance Recorded: Yes

Teaching Method 3 - Laboratory Work
Description: To give feedback to the students on mini-projects and lean in a conversational style with staff via online meetings, discussion boards and emails
Attendance Recorded: Yes


Teaching Schedule

  Lectures Seminars Tutorials Lab Practicals Fieldwork Placement Other TOTAL
Study Hours 12

  25

33

    70
Timetable (if known)              
Private Study 80
TOTAL HOURS 150

Assessment

EXAM Duration Timing
(Semester)
% of
final
mark
Resit/resubmission
opportunity
Penalty for late
submission
Notes
             
CONTINUOUS Duration Timing
(Semester)
% of
final
mark
Resit/resubmission
opportunity
Penalty for late
submission
Notes
assignments (mini projects and reports) There is a resit opportunity. Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. This is not an anonymous assessment.  1 project    25       
assignments (mini projects and reports) There is a resit opportunity. Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. This is not an anonymous assessment.  1 project    25       
assignments (mini projects and reports) There is a resit opportunity. Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. This is not an anonymous assessment.  1 project    25       
assignments (mini projects and reports) There is a resit opportunity. Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. This is not an anonymous assessment.  1 project    25       

Recommended Texts

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