Computational Methods Laboratory

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Overview

Subject area

PHYS

Catalog Number

4150

Course Title

Computational Methods Laboratory

Description

Practical training in computer modeling in physics. Topics include numerical evaluation of integrals; numerical solution of ordinary and partial differential equations; main numerical schemes including Euler and Runge-Kutta methods; modeling in physics: 2nd Newton's law and projectile motion, many-body problems with interactions; application of numerical methods to statistical physics, Monte-Carlo methods and Metropolis algorithm; visual programming; basics of high performance and parallel computing; basics of graphics processing unit programming.

Pre- or Corequisite

030266

Liberal Arts

Yes

Department(s)

Credits

Minimum

2

Max

2

Components

Name

Laboratory

Contact Hours

4

Course Schedule