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Academic Year 2005/2006

Introduction to Computational Physics
PHYS 137 FA

The main thrust of this course is computational world modeling. Following a detailed introduction to the computer operating system UNIX and the computer language FORTRAN, we will learn computational techniques and apply them to the solution of real-world problems using digital computers.

MAJOR READINGS

T. Pang, COMPUTATIONAL PHYSICS

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

Weekly homework sets involving computational problems. Two exams.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS

You must have had (high school) physics with calculus to be successful in this course.

COURSE FORMAT: Lecture

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Level: UGRD    Credit: 1    Gen Ed Area Dept: NONE    Grading Mode: Student Option   

Prerequisites: NONE Links to Web Resources For This Course.

Last Updated on MAR-30-2006

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