Introduction to Scientific Computing

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This course will provide an introduction to computation and data analysis using Python - an industry standard programming and visualization environment. The course will cover the fundamentals of computing including: variables, functions, decisions, and iteration. These concepts will be illustrated through examples and assignments which show how computing is applied to various scientific and engineering problems. Examples will be drawn from the simulation of physical and chemical systems, the analysis of experimental data, image processing, and the creation of graphical user interfaces. This course does not assume any prior programming experience but will make use of basic concepts from calculus and Newtonian physics.