PHY-281: Introduction to Computational Physics

Hands-on, project-based course developing computational skills necessary to solve basic physics problems numerically. Tools include UNIX operating system, Internet symbolic programming and visualization with Mathematica or Matlab, and programming with C or Java. Methods include differentiation, integration, root solving and data analysis.

Level: 
Undergraduate
Credits: 
3
Prerequisites: 
Physics 181 or 151 Math 132
Corequisites: 
Physics 182 or 152
Semester(s) offered: 
Both

Course Schedules

Semester Sec Instructor Times / Rm
Fall 2023
01
Shubha Tewari
TuTh 9:00-11:00
LGRC A210
Fall 2023
02
Neal Katz
WF 12:20-2:15
LGRC A210
Fall 2023
03
Shubha Tewari
TuTh 2:30-4:30
LGRC A210
Spring 2023 Guy Blaylock
MW 9:00-11:00am
LGRT 1033
Fall 2022
01
Shubha Tewari
TuTh 9:00-11:00
LGRT 1033
Fall 2022
02
Grant Wilson
WF 12:15-2:15
TBA
Fall 2022
03
Guy Blaylock
TuTh 2:30-4:30
LGRC A210
Spring 2022 Stephane Willocq
TuTh 9:15-11:15am
HAS 230
Fall 2021
01
Shubha Tewari
TuTh 9:15-11:15
LGRT 1033
Fall 2021
02
Neal Katz
WF 12:15-2:15
LGRC A210