Introduction to Scientific Computing

Overview

Subject area

PHYS

Catalog Number

275

Course Title

Introduction to Scientific Computing

Department(s)

Description

This course addresses numerical/computational methods, as well as analysis and modeling of physical phenomena. Mathematical modeling is applied to classical dynamics and electromagnetism using finite difference and finite element methods, stochastic/Monte-Carlo methods, and matrix eigenvalues. Students will be introduced to scientific and engineering computing based on a high-level programming environment with no prior programming experience required.

Typically Offered

Fall, Spring

Academic Career

Undergraduate

Liberal Arts

Yes

Credits

Minimum Units

4

Maximum Units

4

Academic Progress Units

4

Repeat For Credit

No

Components

Name

Lecture

Hours

4

Requisites

033017

Course Schedule