Main Field of Study and progress level:
Physics: Second cycle, has only first-cycle course/s as entry requirements
Computational Science and Engineering: Second cycle, has only first-cycle course/s as entry requirements
Grading scale: Pass with distinction, Pass with merit, Pass, Pass with distinction, Pass, Fail
Responsible department: Department of Physics
Contents
The course gives an introduction to modeling/simulation/analysis, with an emphasis on the first two parts. The contents of the course include direct simulations of discrete-time models (e.g. cellular atomata), event based simulations (both in queueing system and as a method to speed up discrete time models), methods to solve ordinary differential equations, and a short introduction to Markov chain Monte Carlo. There is a strong emphasis on applications and implementations, both with Matlab and with programs that link to numerical libraries.
Required Knowledge
Univ: Single variable calculus, linear algebra, introductory mathematical statistics, introductory programming methodology, introductory numerical methods.
Proficiency in English equivalent to Swedish upper secondary course English A (IELTS (Academic) with a minimum overall score of 5.5 and no individual score below 5.0. TOEFL PBT
(Paper-based Test) with a minimum total score of 530 and a minimum TWE score of 4. TOEFL iBT (Internet-based Test) with a minimum total score of 72 and a minimum score of 17 on the Writing Section).
Where the language of instruction is Swedish, applicants must prove proficiency in Swedish to the level required for basic eligibility for higher studies.
