COMP 208: Computer Programming for Physical Sciences and Engineering
Introduces foundational computer programming and computational problem-solving with specific applications in physical sciences and engineering disciplines. Emphasizes structured coding, algorithm design, data visualization, and numerical computation.
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Common aliases: COMP 208
Study Resources for Computer Programming for Physical Sciences and Engineering
Final Exam 2019
Midterm (Exam 1) 2014
Midterm (Exam 2) 2012
Midterm (Exam 1) 2016
Midterm (Exam 1) 2019
Midterm (Exam 1) 2020
Study Guide 7
Assessment Inventory for COMP 208 (7 Documents)
| Document | Format | Year | Access |
|---|---|---|---|
| Midterm (Exam 1) 2020 | Midterm | 2020 | Illustrative Archive |
| Final Exam 2019 | Final | 2019 | Illustrative Archive |
| Midterm (Exam 1) 2019 | Midterm | 2019 | Illustrative Archive |
| Midterm (Exam 1) 2016 | Midterm | 2016 | Illustrative Archive |
| Midterm (Exam 1) 2014 | Midterm | 2014 | Illustrative Archive |
| Midterm (Exam 2) 2012 | Midterm | 2012 | Illustrative Archive |
| Study Guide 7 | Study Guide | — | Illustrative Archive |
Complete inventory of all 7 assessments (sorted by most recent). Select any document to inspect or use the search bar above to filter.
Course Overview & Exam Syllabus
This archive catalogs 7 free educational resources and past exams for COMP 208 (Computer Programming for Physical Sciences and Engineering) at McGill University, containing 5 midterm papers, 1 final examination, and 1 study guide. Dated documents represent 5 distinct academic years between 2012 and 2020.
Core Exam Topics & Learning Objectives
- Fundamental programming constructs: variable typing, conditional logic, iterative loops, and modular functions in COMP 208
- Memory models and data representations: arrays, string parsing, reference passing, and scope resolution
- Introduction to algorithmic thinking: linear/binary search, basic sorting algorithms, and recursive problem decomposition
- Software development practices: debugging methodologies, unit test assertions, and structured coding style in Computer Programming for Physical Sciences and Engineering
Frequently Asked Questions
Which assessment formats are cataloged in this COMP 208 archive?
This collection for COMP 208 at McGill University catalogs 7 total resources across the following formats: Midterms, Finals, Study Guides. Each document is listed in the assessment inventory table with its individual format tag and academic year where recorded.
What academic years are covered in this COMP 208 collection?
Dated materials in this archive span from 2012 to 2020, representing 5 distinct academic years. Coverage varies by the records currently cataloged for this course.
How can students access these free COMP 208 past exams?
All cataloged COMP 208 past exams and study materials are free to request. The catalog, metadata, assessment inventory, and illustrative thumbnails are public; source documents are not shown on this page. Use the connect options to request a study resource, and confirm current course topics and grading policies with the McGill University course syllabus.