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Numerical Modelling in Fortran
Last Updated: 2026-06-03 00:07:45
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 95-2023, 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 2023) 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 or Python scripts. The focus will be on Fortran 95-2023, 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.
Resources
Lecture Notes
Seehttp://jupiter.ethz.ch/~pjt/FORTRAN/FortranClass.html
General Information
- Language
- English
- Levels
- BSC , MSC
- Frequency
- Yearly recurring
Examination
- Type
- graded semester performance
Course Components
| Type | Title | Time & Place | Hours |
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| lecture | Numerical Modelling in Fortran | No time listed | 2 h weekly |
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Geophysics (Recommended combinations: Subject 1 + Subject 2 Subject 1 + Subject 3 Subject 2 + Subject 3 Subject 3 + Subject 4 Subject 5 + Subject 6 + Subject 8 Subject 4 + Subject 5 Subject 7 + Subject 8)
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Geophysics (Recommended combinations: Subject 2 + Subject 5 + Subject 6 + Subject 7 Subject 2 + Subject 4 + Subject 5 + Subject 6 + Subject 8 Subject 2 + Subject 5 + Subject 6 + (Subject 1 or Subject 3))
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Electives (Courses can be chosen from the complete offerings of the ETH Zurich and University of Zurich (according to prior agreement with the subject advisor).)
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