The student solves individually a problem that can be chosen freely from a list of suggested problems. The work includes literature studies, programming, simulations and compilation of a written summary of the results. The teaching consists of individual tuition.
SI2531 Computational Physics, Additional Course 4.5 credits
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Information per course offering
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Course syllabus as PDF
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Course syllabus SI2531 (Autumn 2007–)Headings with content from the Course syllabus SI2531 (Autumn 2007–) are denoted with an asterisk ( )
Content and learning outcomes
Course contents
Intended learning outcomes
The aim with the course is to give deeper knowledge in some area of computational physics, experience and ability to solve problems in computational physics.
Literature and preparations
Specific prerequisites
Recommended prerequisites: Computational physics corresponding to SI2530 (5A1393).
Literature
You can find information about course literature either in the course memo for the course offering or in the course room in Canvas.
Examination and completion
Grading scale
A, B, C, D, E, FX, F
Examination
- PRO1 - Project, 4.5 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
Project work (PRO; 4,5 university credits).
Examiner
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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
Physics
Education cycle
Second cycle
Supplementary information
The course can be done any time during period 2 and 3.