Introductory Computational Physics Laboratory
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Overview
Subject area
PHY
Catalog Number
111
Course Title
Introductory Computational Physics Laboratory
Department(s)
Description
An introductory laboratory course in physics and its applications in science and society, focused on computational laboratory techniques with emphasis on outstanding contemporary problems and the public interest. Simulations and computations include freefall in viscous media, orbital mechanics, thermodynamic random walks, atmospheric heating, nuclear chain reactions, infectious spread, storm modeling, and big data. Prerequisite: Math Proficiency. Corequisite: PHY 110.
Typically Offered
Fall, Spring
Academic Career
Undergraduate
Liberal Arts
Yes
Credits
Minimum Units
1
Maximum Units
1
Academic Progress Units
1
Repeat For Credit
No
Components
Name
Laboratory
Hours
2
Requisites
022034