Numerical Methods in Computational Science (COSC2500)
Information valid for Semester 2, 2024
Course level
Undergraduate
Faculty
School
Mathematics & Physics School
Units
2
Duration
One Semester
Attendance mode
In Person
Class hours
Lecture 2 Hours/ Week
Practical 2 Hours/ Week
Incompatible
MATH2200, COSC7500 (co-taught).
Prerequisite
SCIE1000 or (CSSE1001 and MATH1051 or MATH1071) or (MATH1051 or MATH1071 and MATH1052 or MATH1072)
Assessment methods
Assignments, written report, examination
Course enquiries
Doctor Timo Nieminen (Semester 2, Regular, St Lucia, In person)
Dr Timo Nieminen (timo@physics.uq.edu.au)
Study Abroad
This course is pre-approved for Study Abroad and Exchange students.
Current course offerings
| Course offerings | Location | Mode | Course Profile |
| Semester 2, 2024 (22/07/2024 - 18/11/2024) | St Lucia | In Person | Course Profile |
| Semester 2, 2025 (28/07/2025 - 22/11/2025) | St Lucia | In Person | Profile unavailable |
Please Note: Course profiles marked as not available may still be in development.
Course description
This course provides an introduction to basic numerical methods and computer programming for the solution of a number of classes of scientific problems. The course is interdisciplinary in nature, incorporating a number of case studies in biology, physics, chemistry, and engineering.
