AST9340 – Numerical Simulation
Course description
Course content
Methods in numerical simulation in hydrodynamics and plasma physics applied to astrophysical problems.
Learning outcome
The course gives a background to apply methods in numerical simulation in Ph.D. theses in astrophysical hydrodynamics and plasma physics.
Admission
PhD candidates from the University of Oslo should apply for classes and register for examinations through Studentweb.
If a course has limited intake capacity, priority will be given to PhD candidates who follow an individual education plan where this particular course is included. Some national researchers’ schools may have specific rules for ranking applicants for courses with limited intake capacity.
PhD candidates who have been admitted to another higher education institution must apply for a position as a visiting student within a given deadline.
Prerequisites
Formal prerequisite knowledge
Bachelor degree of the MNB-FAM programme or comparable.
Recommended previous knowledge
Bachelor degree of the MNB-FAM programme, specially AST3130. AST5130, INF-MAT2350 and FYS3150 may also be useful.
Overlapping courses
10 credits overlap with AST5340
10 credits against AST314.
Teaching
2 hours of lectures/tutorials each week.
Examination
A final oral examination. Compulsory home exercises may be given. Pass/fail.
Other
The course is given if 3 or more students sign up.
Course evaluation
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