Paul Johnson

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Brief Description

The course will teach the syntax and logical structure of C++ programming and object-oriented development with no assumed prior knowledge. The emphasis is placed on the implementation of common mathematical tasks/algorithms in C++. The students must select two miniprojects from a list of available topics in applied maths. The projects will be assessed by a written report and a demonstration/oral description of the code.

Aims

To develop the basic knowledge required to translate some common mathematical concepts used in scientific problem solving into an object-oriented programming language (in this case C++). Students will use a combination of writing their own codes, together with the use of scientific libraries (such as NAG).

Syllabus

Introduction to C++ programming language.
Compiling/running/debugging programs.
Data types - initialisation, scope, precision, input/output.
Using functions and control structures to reproduce simple algorithms.
Intrinsic and user-defined functions; call by value, call by reference, the const qualifier.
Discussion of exception and error handling.
Using the standard libraries in C++; vectors, lists, sets, maps, iterators, sorts, search, transforms.
How to link external libraries such as the NAG routines.
Discretisation of ODE/PDEs
Object Orientated programming

Department of Mathematics

MATH49111: Scientific Computing

MATH49111: