PHYS 4730 - Computational Physics I

Institution:

University of Utah

Subject:

Physics

Description:

Brief introduction to computing tools for science and engineering work on modern workstations. Topics include Unix (file structures, commands, scripts, etc.), editing (especially with emacs), spreadsheets, technical document preparation (LaTeX, Postscript), symbolic manipulation (Maple), use of library routines (LAPACK), programming in Python and C++, and organizing large codes with makefiles. These tools will be illustrated by applying them to scientific and engineering problems. It is recommended that students complete MATH 3150 and MATH 3160 prior to completing this course. Prerequisites: 'C-' or better in PHYS 3010 AND (MATH 2250 OR (MATH 2270 AND MATH 2280))

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

08/24/2005 - 02/28/2023 

Institution Website:

www.utah.edu

Phone Number:

(801) 581-7200

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Semester

General Education

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