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Numerical Modelling in Fortran (Project)
Last Updated: 2026-06-01 11:31:09
Abstract
This course gives an introduction to programming in Fortran, and is suitable for students who have only minimal programming experience. The focus will be on Fortran 95-2018, but differences to Fortran 77 will be mentioned for those working with already-existing codes. A hands-on approach will be emphasized rather than abstract concepts.
Objective
Fortran is a modern programming language that is updated every few years (most recently in 2018) and is specifically designed for scientific and engineering applications. This course gives an introduction to programming in this language, and is suitable for students who have only minimal programming experience, for example with MATLAB scripts. The focus will be on Fortran 95-2018, but differences to Fortran 77 will be mentioned for those working with already-existing codes. A hands-on approach will be emphasized rather than abstract concepts, using example scientific problems relevant to Earth science.
Content
The project consists of writing a Fortran program to solve a problem agreed upon between the instructor and student; the topic is often related to (and helps to advance) the student's Masters or PhD research. The project is typically started towards the end of the end of the main Fortran class when the student has acquired sufficient programming skills, and is due by the end of Semesterprüfung week.
Resources
Lecture Notes
Seehttp://jupiter.ethz.ch/~pjt/FORTRAN/FortranProject.html
General Information
- Language
- English
- Levels
- MSC
- Frequency
- Yearly recurring
Examination
- Type
- graded semester performance
Course Components
| Type | Title | Time & Place | Hours |
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| exercise | Numerical Modelling in Fortran (Project) |
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1 h weekly |
Offered In
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Wahlfächer (Den Studierenden steht - in Absprache mit dem Fachberater - das gesamte Lehrangebot der ETH Zürich und der Universität Zürich zur Auswahl offen.)
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