Introductory Workshop in Computational Science

Computer Science and Information Technology Building ANU Thursday 5th September 2002

3.00 - 3.30 pm	What is Computational Science (Seminar Room 101N CSIT Building) Steve Roberts from the Department of Mathematics at ANU introduces some ideas, techniques and applications of computational science. He will also outline a new degree that ANU is offering in computational science.
3.30 - 4.15 pm	Hands on tutorial: Bouncing Ball (EScience/HPS Computer Lab) Step through the process of developing a computer simulation of a gas. In the process you will learn a little of objected oriented programming with VPython. We will produce a simulation of a ball bouncing in a box
4.15 - 4.30 pm	Coffee break (CSIT Common Room)
4.30 - 5.30 pm	Continuation of Tutorial: Simulating a Gas (EScience/HPS Computer Lab) Simulating a gas, Measuring the temperature of a gas.
5.30pm	Conclusion

Parking Voucher parking is available at the central parking area near the student union. Free parking is available across Barry Drive at the North Oval (North Pavillon) Cost This workshop is free to all college and high school teachers and students in maths and science. Software Each participant will receive a CD of Python 2.2- an easy to learn object-oriented programming language, along with Vpython- an extension for displaying 3D scenes developed as an educational tool for visualizing physical and mathematical systems and concepts. The CD will also contain an open source book on programming with Python. Support The workshop is organised by ANU Department of Mathematics and the Computer Education Group ACT with support from APAC (Australian Partnership for Advanced Computing). Registration You can register by contacting Steve Roberts , phone 6125 4445, fax 6125 4984.