Courses / Module

On successful completion of the module, students should be able to:

• recognise and use basic programming structures (variables, expressions, functions, control statements)
• analyse the truncation error of numerical differentiation and integration schemes
• perfurm numerical integration of ordinary differential equations
• apply these skills to solving physical problems
• present project results in a coherent report

• 12 lecture hours and 24 laboratory hours, project.

Delivery methods	Hours
Lectures	12
Labs / Practicals	24
Tutorials	0
Planned learning activities	15
Independent student activities	74
Total	125

• Module Graded (numeric value) or Ungraded (Pass/Not Passed): Graded
• Continuous Assessment detail(s): In-class quizes in computer lab
• Other detail(s): Project work

Assessment type	Weighting	Duration
Continuous Assessment	20%
University scheduled written examination	40%	120 minutes
Other	40%
Total	100%	120 minutes

• Pass standard: 40%
• In order to pass this module a student must: a. have submitted a project. b. achieve a mark of at least 25% in both the exam and the project. If these conditions are not satisfied, the module mark will be capped at 35%.

• Are Supplemental registrations permitted? Yes
• University scheduled written examination (Autumn): 120 minutes
• Is Supplemental Continuous Assessment registration permitted? Written permission from Department
• Is Supplemental Continuous Assessment capped? No

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