Naturvetenskap - Göteborgs universitet

kurser, fysik
naturvetenskap
Start: VT12, 50 %, dag, 2012-03-24 – 2012-06-07
Anm-kod: GU-21157
Advanced Computational Physics: Materials,
7,5 hp (FIM590)
The rapid advances in computational power and
methods, new algorithms and basic theory of
electronic structure have now made it feasible to
calculate material properties directly from physical
laws that provide new insights about vital problems
in science and technology. These calculations are
now tools used by material scientists to understand
characteristic properties of materials, to make specific
predictions for real materials, and to design
materials on the atomic scale with desired functions.
Förkunskapskrav: Fulfilled Bachelor thesis in
Physics and English level B.
Urval: Selection is based upon the number of credit points
from previous university studies, maximum 225 hec.
Start: VT12, 50 %, dag, 2012-01-19 – 2012-03-23
Anm-kod: GU-21158
Biological Physics, 7,5 hp (FIM620)
The course is aimed at 1) providing the basic theoretical
tools and understanding of central concepts
in biological physics and 2) providing an enhanced
capability of conducting and presenting experimental
work in biological physics.
Förkunskapskrav: Fulfilled Bachelor thesis in
Physics and English level B.
Urval: Selection is based upon the number of credit points
from previous university studies, maximum 225 hec.
Start: HT11, 50 %, dag, 2011-11-05 – 2012-01-18
Anm-kod: GU-11159
Nanotechnology for Sustainable Energy, 7,5 hp
(FIM640)
The aim of the course is to describe and make you
acquainted with the potential and state-of-the-art
of Nanotechnology and Nanoscience for sustainable
energy and environment systems. As a background,
a broader overview of the global energy system will
be given. When required for the different topics,
the course will treat related materials science aspects
and surface technologies. Nanoparticles and their
potential role for weather and climate and nanosafety
and nanoethics aspects will also be covered.
Förkunskapskrav: Basic knowledge in physics
equivalent to a Bachelor degree and/or in chemistry
is recommended. Applicants must prove knowledge
of English: TOEFL test result of at least 600 points
(computerized 250 points, on Internet 100 points)
or IELTS test result of at least 6.0, including at
least 6.5 for the Writing. This requirement does not
apply to students with a Bachelor degree from an
English speaking university, or to students having
passed English level B at Swedish/Nordic Upper
Secondary School.
Urval: Selection is based upon the number of credit
points from previous university studies.
Start: VT12, 50 %, dag, 2012-01-19 – 2012-03-23
Anm-kod: GU-21161
Stochastic Optimization, 7,5 hp (FIM711)
The course provides basic knowledge of biological
methods in computer science, such as genetic algorithms,
genetic programming, and artificial life.
These methods are both relevant to technical aapplications,
for example in optimization and design of
autonomous systems, and for understanding biological
systems, e.g. through simulation of evolutionry
processes.
Förkunskapskrav: Knowledge of mathematics
(analysis in one real variable, linear algebra) and
basic programming skills equivalwent of a Bachelor
degree. Apliciants must prove knowledge in English.
Urval: Selection is based upon the number of credit
points from previous university studies.
Start: HT11, 50 %, dag, 2011-09-01 – 2011-11-04
Anm-kod: GU-11160
Neural Networks, 7,5 hp (FIM720)
The course gives an overview and a fundamental
theoretical understanding of the most important
neural net algorithms. These includes models of
associative memory algorithms for learning from
examples (e.g., perceptron learning, back-propagation,
temporal difference learning), and models
for self-organization. Through comparison with
methods from statistics and computer science students
can develop an understanding of when neural
networks are useful in application problems.
Förkunskapskrav: Fulfilled Bachelor thesis in
Physics and English level B.
Urval: Selection is based upon the number of credit points
from previous university studies, maximum 225 hec.
Start: HT11, 50 %, dag, 2011-09-01 – 2011-11-04
Anm-kod: GU-11161
Complex Systems Seminar, 7,5 hp (FIM730)
This seminar course intended only for the Master's
program students runs through the entire first year.
The course consists of seminars where invited scientists
present their research, discussion of selected
articles in the field, and presentations of student
projects.
Förkunskapskrav: Fulfilled Bachelor thesis in
Physics and English level B.
Urval: Selection is based upon the number of credit points
from previous university studies, maximum 225 hec.
Start: HT11, 75 %, dag, 2011-09-01 – 2012-06-07
Anm-kod: GU-11162
Computational Biology A, 7,5 hp (FIM740)
The aim of the course is to introduce you to mathematical
modeling of biological systems. The emphasis
of this course is on macroscopic phenomena
such as population growth, morphogenesis, and
ecological problems. The modeling and computersimulation
techniques discussed are essential tools
for understanding ecosystems, with applications, for
example, to bioconservation.
Förkunskapskrav: Fulfilled Bachelor thesis in
Physics and English level B.
Urval: Selection is based upon the number of credit points
from previous university studies, maximum 225 hec.
Start: HT11, 50 %, dag, 2011-11-05 – 2012-01-18
Anm-kod: GU-11163
Simulation of Complex Systems, 7,5 hp
(FIM750)
The aim of the course is to teach students methods
for modelling and computer simulation of complex
systems, in particular systems where the behavior of
many individuals is relevant. Methods for analyzing
and presenting data from simulations are also included.
Applications studied will include large-scale
traffic simulations, simulations of economic markets,
models of Internet use, industrial organization,
and environmental applications.
Förkunskapskrav: Fulfilled Bachelor thesis in
Physics and English level B.
Urval: Selection is based upon the number of credit points
from previous university studies, maximum 225 hec.
Start: HT11, 50 %, dag, 2011-11-05 – 2012-01-18
Anm-kod: GU-11164
Autonomous Agents, 7,5 hp (FIM760)
The course aims at giving the students an understanding
of design principles for autonomous systems,
both robots and software agens, and also gives
students the opportunity to apply their knowledge
in practice through the construction of a simple
autonomous robot.
Förkunskapskrav: Fulfilled Bachelor thesis in
Physics and English level B.
Urval: Selection is based upon the number of credit points
from previous university studies, maximum 225 hec.
Start: VT12, 75 %, dag, 2012-01-19 – 2012-06-07
Anm-kod: GU-21162
Dynamical systems, 7,5 hp (FIM770)
The aim of the course is to give an understanding
of theoretical concepts and practical aspects
arising in the description of nonlinear dynamical
systems:how is chaos measured and characterised?
How can one detect deterministic chaos in an
experimental time series? How can one control and
predict chaotic systems? Applications in physics,
biology, and economics are described.
Förkunskapskrav: Fulfilled Bachelor thesis in
Physics and English level B.
Urval: Selection is based upon the number of credit points
from previous university studies, maximum 225 hec.
Start: VT12, 50 %, dag, 2012-01-19 – 2012-03-23
Anm-kod: GU-21163
Information Theory for Complex Systems,
7,5 hp (FIM780)
The course introduces you to important concepts
in information theory that can be used to describe
and characterise complex systems. The concepts are
applied to a number of areas in complex systems:
cellular automata, fractals, chemical self-organisation,
and chaos. The main aim is to give you the
knowledge and skills to apply information theory to
a wide variety of different systems.
Förkunskapskrav: Fulfilled Bachelor thesis in
Physics and English level B.
Urval: Selection is based upon the number of credit points
from previous university studies, maximum 225 hec.
Start: VT12, 50 %, dag, 2012-01-19 – 2012-03-23
Anm-kod: GU-21164
Stochastic Processes in Physics, Chemistry
and Biology, 7,5 hp (FIM785)
Systems in nature are usually very complex with
many degrees of freedom, and consisting of many
interacting particles of different components.
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