Fortran is a general-purpose coding language that traces its roots back to the 1950s and the birth of modern computing. Today, it has been extensively updated to include modern programming features and is heavily used for scientific computing applications in a number of fields due, in part, to its high performance. As a result, is frequently used in computationally intensive areas including high performance computing. 

Syllabus:

• What is coding?
• What is Fortran?
• What is the compiler and how do we use it?
• My first program
• Variables and assignment
• Loops
• Conditionals
• Functions
• Importing modules
• Error messages

The course will be delivered through a combination of slides, demonstrations and hands-on practicals.

Learning Outcomes:

After completing this workshop, you will be better able to

• Define the terms source file, compiler and executable,
• Use a compiler to create and run simple codes,
• Apply fundamental components of the Fortran language including variables, loops, conditionals and subroutines
• Create programs designed to solve simple numerical problems
  
• Interpret common compiler and run-time errors and use these to help debug a program
  
  

Dates & Booking Information

There are no further sessions taking place this academic year. Course dates for 2024-25 will be available to book from late September.

To book your place, please follow the booking process advertised on the main programme page