PHYS 2660
Fundamentals of Scientific Computing
Course Description
Prerequisites
One semester of calculus and one semester of introductory physics (PHYS 1710, 1420, 1425, or 2010)
Applications of computers to solving basic problems in physical science. Introduction to programming, use of external libraries, and implementation of basic algorithms with focus on numerical methods, error analysis & data fitting. No previous computer experience is required. One Lecture & one lab session per week. Prerequisite: One semester of calculus and one semester of introductory physics (PHYS 1710, 1420, 1425, or 2010).