Universität Wien

260102 VO Programming for Physicists (2023W)

3.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 26 - Physik
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Language: English

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

  • Monday 02.10. 10:45 - 12:15 Ludwig-Boltzmann-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, EG, 1090 Wien
  • Monday 09.10. 10:45 - 12:15 Ludwig-Boltzmann-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, EG, 1090 Wien
  • Monday 16.10. 10:45 - 12:15 Ludwig-Boltzmann-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, EG, 1090 Wien
  • Monday 23.10. 10:45 - 12:15 Ludwig-Boltzmann-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, EG, 1090 Wien
  • Monday 30.10. 10:45 - 12:15 Ludwig-Boltzmann-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, EG, 1090 Wien
  • Monday 06.11. 10:45 - 12:15 Ludwig-Boltzmann-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, EG, 1090 Wien
  • Monday 13.11. 10:45 - 12:15 Ludwig-Boltzmann-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, EG, 1090 Wien
  • Monday 20.11. 10:45 - 12:15 Ludwig-Boltzmann-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, EG, 1090 Wien
  • Monday 27.11. 10:45 - 12:15 Ludwig-Boltzmann-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, EG, 1090 Wien
  • Monday 04.12. 10:45 - 12:15 Ludwig-Boltzmann-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, EG, 1090 Wien
  • Monday 11.12. 10:45 - 12:15 Ludwig-Boltzmann-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, EG, 1090 Wien
  • Monday 08.01. 10:45 - 12:15 Ludwig-Boltzmann-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, EG, 1090 Wien
  • Monday 15.01. 10:45 - 12:15 Ludwig-Boltzmann-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, EG, 1090 Wien
  • Monday 22.01. 10:45 - 12:15 Ludwig-Boltzmann-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, EG, 1090 Wien

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

The course will provide basics on programming with the focus on the needs of physicists. Programming is essential in many areas of physics ranging from numerical simulations through data analysis to control of scientific equipment.

It is practically impossible to carry out a career in physics or related fields without the need to ever write or understand computer code. The example language used during the course is Python.

In addition to the basics of Python programming, the students will also learn the basics of using a shell, version control with git, using a command line text editor, and test-driven development.

Assessment and permitted materials

The course will be assessed via a written exam involving a programming task. A laptop computer should be taken to the exam.

If the best grade is achieved in the associated PUE, this will increase the exam grade by one. This bonus point only applies to the first exam after the course.

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

50% of the total points at the final exam.

Examination topics

The course is to be regarded as one, single and inseparable entity together with the associated exercise class 260103. The material discussed in class will be put in practice in the exercises, which is the only way to actually learn programming.

Reading list

Association in the course directory

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Last modified: Tu 03.10.2023 08:08