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Scientific Computing (GEOG0111)

Key information

Faculty
Faculty of Social and Historical Sciences
Teaching department
Geography
Credit value
15
Restrictions
This module is only available to MSc Remote Sensing and Environmental Mapping students and MSc Environmental Modelling students.
Timetable

Alternative credit options

There are no alternative credit options available for this module.

Description

The module aims to:

  • Impart an understanding of scientific computing, using Python
  • Provide students with a grounding in the basic principles of algorithm development and program construction
  • Introduce principles of computer-based image analysis, information extraction and model development

The module will cover:

  • Introduction to Jupyter notebooks
  • Computing in Python
  • Computing for image analysis
  • Computing for environmental modelling
  • Data visualisation for scientific applications

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Learning Outcomes:

At the end of the module, students should:

  • Have an understanding of the Python programming language and experience of its use
  • Have an understanding of algorithm development and be able to exploit widely-used scientific computing software to manipulate datasets and accomplish analytical tasks
  • Have an understanding of the technical issues specific to image-based analysis, model implementation and scientific visualisation

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Module deliveries for 2024/25 academic year

Intended teaching term: Term 1 听听听 Postgraduate (FHEQ Level 7)

Teaching and assessment

Mode of study
In person
Methods of assessment
100% Coursework
Mark scheme
Numeric Marks

Other information

Number of students on module in previous year
26
Module leader
Dr Martin Mokros
Who to contact for more information
geog.office@ucl.ac.uk

Last updated

This module description was last updated on 8th April 2024.

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Important information

The catalogue has been updated with key information about the modules that will run during the 2024/25 academic session. Current and prospective students can browse through the catalogue to consider possible module choices for the coming year.

Please note,听information in the catalogue is听subject to change as teaching and assessment arrangements for 2024/25 may need to be adjusted in line with the University's Feedback and Assessment principles and operating model.

Centrally managed exam durations will be provided on students' individual exam timetables. Arrangements for locally managed exams and in-class activity will be confirmed by the teaching department for the module.

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