Physics on the Computer with Python

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Overview

Subject area

PHY

Catalog Number

3004

Course Title

Physics on the Computer with Python

Department(s)

Description

This calculus-based course is an introduction into classical and modern physics. The topics include Newtonian mechanics and gravitation as well as statistical physics of stochastic processes. In the laboratory students will create and run computer simulations using the programming language python to model and test physical phenomena discussed in lecture. This course is not open to students who have completed PHY 3010.

Typically Offered

Fall, Spring, Summer

Academic Career

Undergraduate

Liberal Arts

Yes

Credits

Minimum Units

4

Maximum Units

4

Academic Progress Units

4

Repeat For Credit

No

Components

Name

Laboratory

Hours

3

Name

Lecture

Hours

3

Requisites

034617

Course Schedule