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PHYS 279/3241 - Computational Methods in Physics (2 cr. + 1 cr.)


Prerequisites
CSCE 106/1001 - Fundamentals of Computing I (3 cr.)   MACT 240/2132 - Linear Algebra (3 cr.)   MACT 233/2141 - Differential Equations (3 cr.)  

Description
Linear systems of equations and matrices; eigenvalues and eigenvectors; numerical errors; numerical solution of linear and nonlinear equations; curve fitting; numerical differentiation and integration; numerical solution of ordinary differential equations; applications in various fields of physics. MATLAB will mostly be used as a programming language in the weekly computer laboratory sessions.

Hours
Two credits lectures and one credit computer lab.
When Offered
Offered in spring.


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