Introduction to Programming module (PH21002)

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Credits

20

Module code

PH21002

In this module, you will learn the basics of programming in Python and MATLAB geared towards tools and techniques used in physics and mathematics. During IT workshops, you will be guided through the steps required to write and test computer programs of moderate complexity. After an introduction to the basic building blocks of computer programs, you will learn how to write programs that solve integrals and ordinary differential equations, and to make plots of functions and data. 

You will learn how to write: 

  • Input/output in Python and MATLAB 

  • Python and MATLAB loops and conditional statements 

  • Functions in Python and MATLAB 

  • Basics of numerical computation with NumPy/SciPy and MATLAB 

  • Plotting with matplotlib and MATLAB.