Courses: PHYS291 Data Handling in Physics - Autumn 2017

Language of Instruction

English

Teaching semester

Spring

Objectives and Content

The course gives an introduction into computer science and on how to use the available IT-resources at the institute by taking examples from ongoing research activities. LINUX will be used as the development environment with C++ as the programming language; ROOT as a tool for data analysis will be introduced and basic methods of networking will be trained.

Learning Outcomes

After taking the course, students should be able to

- explain central concepts of information technology

- use the available IT-resources for their master thesis

- use LINUX

- use ROOT as a tool for data analysis

- work with distributed computing environments

Required Previous Knowledge

Minimum 60 ECTS in physics.

Compulsory Assignments and Attendance

Exercises and project work.

Forms of Assessment

Project work. Pass/fail.

Contact Information

advice@ift.uib.no