Scientific Computing: Introduction

Beginners

This course is part of the Scientific Computing series.

There is a very wide variety of tools available for scientists using computers. This variety can be daunting at first glance. This talk will unpick the maze of programming languages and other tools to provide some guidance on what might be appropriate to use for various purposes.

None. This course is suitable for novices.

• Concept of programming
• Splitting tasks into components
• Selecting tools for each component
• Structuring programs
• External libraries of functions
• Choosing a programming language
• Interpreted and compiled languages
• General purpose and specialist languages

Presentation.

• Course Notes are available.

One half day session

• Basic Skills
• Scientific Computing