Computational Physics with Python

Catalog description

This course introduces the student to the Python programming language as applied to computational physics applications, including finite difference methods, solving linear and non-linear equations, Fourier transforms, simulating physical systems governed by ordinary and partial differential equations, random processes and the Monte Carlo method. Prerequisites: PHYS 2425 with a minimum grade of C. In addition, PHYS 119 , or ENGR 2304 , or COSC 1436 , or consent of instructor. Crosslisted with: CSCI 319 .