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327-0308-00L 2 Credits BSC D-MATL

Programming Techniques in Materials Science

Programmiertechniken in der Materialwissenschaft

Lecturers & Examiners: Prof. Dr. Claude Ederer
Planned to be offered for the last time in HS 2020.
VVZ CR n/a

Last Updated: 2026-02-05 15:36:28

Abstract

This course introduces the general computing and programming skills which are necessary to perform numerical computations and simulations in materials science. This is achieved using the numerical computing environment Matlab and through the use of many practical examples and exercises.

Objective

On passing this course, the students should be able to develop their own programs for performing numerical computations and simulations, and they should be able to analyse and amend existing code.

Content

Introduction to Matlab; input/output; structured programming using loops and conditional execution; modular Programming using functions; flow diagrams; numerical accuracy; example: random walk model.

Resources

Learning Materials (Links)

General Information

Language
German
Levels
BSC
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
session examination
Mode
written 120 minutes
Aids
keine
Digital
The exam takes place on devices provided by ETH Zurich.
Die Prüfung wird als Online-Prüfung am Computer durchgeführt. Bei Erreichen von mindestens 80% der maximalen Punktzahl in den Übungen, wird ein Bonus vom 0.25 auf die Gesamtnote angerechnet.

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
lecture with exercise Programmiertechniken in der Materialwissenschaft
  • Wed 13:45-15:30 (HPV G 5)
2 h weekly

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