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Scientific Computing Using Python

By Prof. Mahendra Verma   |   IIT Kanpur
Learners enrolled: 3563   |  Exam registration: 326
ABOUT THE COURSE:
Computation has become an essential tool in science and engineering. In this course, we introduce Python programming language, after which we will cover basics of computational methods. The students will be asked to the solution in Python, which the de facto language now. Topics to be discussed include interpolation, integration, differentiation, ODE and PDE solvers, basic linear algebra, and Monte Carlo techniques. These topics form essential computing tools for computational courses in science and engineering.

INTENDED AUDIENCE: PG students of Science and Engineering (Specially Physics, Mathematics, Mechanical, Aerospace, Computer science and Chemical Engineering). Advance UG students too can take this course.

PREREQUISITES: Basic knowledge of calculus, linear algebra, and ordinary and partial differential equations. Basic knowledge of computation is recommended.

INDUSTRY SUPPORT: Companies involved in Computational fluid dynamics, computational electrodynamics, data sciences, finance, etc.
Summary
Course Status : Completed
Course Type : Elective
Language for course content : English
Duration : 12 weeks
Category :
  • Physics
Credit Points : 3
Level : Postgraduate
Start Date : 24 Jul 2023
End Date : 13 Oct 2023
Enrollment Ends : 07 Aug 2023
Exam Registration Ends : 18 Aug 2023
Exam Date : 29 Oct 2023 IST

Note: This exam date is subject to change based on seat availability. You can check final exam date on your hall ticket.


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Course layout

Week 1:
Module 1:
About Computers
Module 2:Python variables
Module 3:Python arrays

Week 2:
Module 1:
Python Control Structure
Module 2:Python functions
Module 3:Programming style

Week 3:
Module 1:Plotting
Module 2:Data input/output
Module 3:Error analysis and nondimensionalization

Week 4:
Module 1:
Lagrange Interpolation
Module 2:Splines

Week 5:
Module 1:
Numerical Integration: Newton Cotes
Module 2:Gaussian quadrature
Module 3:Multidimensional and misc integration

Week 6:
Module 1:
Differentiation
Module 2:ODE solvers: Euler method
Module 3:ODEs: Implicit schemes

Week 7:
Module 1:
ODEs: Higher-order method
Module 2:ODEs: System of eqns, Stiff equations
Module 3:Fourier Transforms

Week 8:
Module 1:
Spectral method (PDE solvers): Diffusion equation
Module 2:Spectral method: Wave and Burger eqn solver
Module 3:Spectral: Navier-Stokes eqn solver
Module 4:Spectral: Schrodinger eqn solver

Week 9:
Module 1:
Finite Difference (FD) (PDE solvers): Diffusion equation
Module 2:FD method: Wave and Burger eqn solver
Module 3:FD Method: Navier-Stokes eqn solver
Module 4:FD Method: Schrodinger eqn solver

Week 10:
Module 1:
Solving Nonlinear Equations (Root finders)
Module 2:Boundary value problems (Shooting method)
Module 3:Eigenvalue solver for diff equatons

Week 11:
Module 1:
Lapace equation solvers
Module 2:Lapace equation solvers
Module 3:Poisson equation solvers

Week 12:
Module 1:
Linear algebra: Solution of linear equations
Module 2:Linear algebra: Eigenvalues and eigenvectors
Module 3:Intro to Monte Carlo method
Module 4:Summary

Books and references

1. Practical Numerical Computing Using Python : Scientific and Engineering Applications (2021)
2.Mark Newmann: Computational Physics with Python, 2nd Ed.
3.J. M. Stewart: Python for Scientists, Cambridge U. Press (2014)
4.J. H. Ferziger, Numerical Methods for Engineering Applications, John Wiley & Sons (in TB section).
5.M. Lutz, Learning Python 5th Edition, O’Reilly Media (2013)

Instructor bio

Prof. Mahendra Verma

IIT Kanpur
Prof.Mahendra Verma is a Professor in the department of physics, IIT Kanpur. He is a leading researcher in computational and theoretical turbulence and parallel computing. He and his group have developed a pseudo-spectral code TARANG, which is used to simulate flows like hydrodynamics, Rayleigh-Bennard Convection, Magnetohydrodynamics etc. His group has written more codes, e.g., SARAS, MD Simulator, QuantTARANG, FastSF, etc.He has written the following four books: 1.Introduction to Mechanics, University Press 2016. 2.Physics of Buoyant Flow: From Instabilities to turbulence, World Scientific, 2018. 3.Energy Transfers in Fluid Flows: From Multiscale and Spectral Perspectives, Cambridge University Press, 2019. 4.Practical Numerical Computing Using Python: Scientific and Engineering Applications (2021).Prof. Verma is an excellent science communicator. For example, he has written several books, in particular, Practical Numerical Computing Using Python, Physics of Buoyant Flow, and Energy Transfers in Fluid Flows.

Course certificate

The course is free to enroll and learn from. But if you want a certificate, you have to register and write the proctored exam conducted by us in person at any of the designated exam centres.
The exam is optional for a fee of Rs 1000/- (Rupees one thousand only).
Date and Time of Exams: 29 October 2023 Morning session 9am to 12 noon; Afternoon Session 2pm to 5pm.
Registration url: Announcements will be made when the registration form is open for registrations.
The online registration form has to be filled and the certification exam fee needs to be paid. More details will be made available when the exam registration form is published. If there are any changes, it will be mentioned then.
Please check the form for more details on the cities where the exams will be held, the conditions you agree to when you fill the form etc.

CRITERIA TO GET A CERTIFICATE

Average assignment score = 25% of average of best 8 assignments out of the total 12 assignments given in the course.
Exam score = 75% of the proctored certification exam score out of 100

Final score = Average assignment score + Exam score

YOU WILL BE ELIGIBLE FOR A CERTIFICATE ONLY IF AVERAGE ASSIGNMENT SCORE >=10/25 AND EXAM SCORE >= 30/75. If one of the 2 criteria is not met, you will not get the certificate even if the Final score >= 40/100.

Certificate will have your name, photograph and the score in the final exam with the breakup.It will have the logos of NPTEL and IIT Kanpur .It will be e-verifiable at nptel.ac.in/noc.

Only the e-certificate will be made available. Hard copies will not be dispatched.

Once again, thanks for your interest in our online courses and certification. Happy learning.

- NPTEL team


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