PHYS2260 - Introduction to Computational Physics

Status
A
Activity
LEC
Section number integer
1
Title (text only)
Introduction to Computational Physics
Term
2024A
Subject area
PHYS
Section number only
001
Section ID
PHYS2260001
Course number integer
2260
Meeting times
TR 12:00 PM-1:29 PM
Meeting location
DRLB 3N1H
Level
undergraduate
Instructors
Arnold Mathijssen
Description
This course will familiarize students with computational tools that are utilized to solve common problems that arise in physics. The programming language that will be used in this class is Python. No prior programming knowledge is assumed and the semester will begin with learning basic programming skills. This course will introduce computational methods for graphing and visualization of data, solving integrals, derivatives, systems of linear equations and differential equations.
Course number only
2260
Fulfills
Natural Sciences & Mathematics Sector
Use local description
No