Physics 304 - Computational Physics

Institution:

Haverford College

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Description:

NA/QU (Cross-listed in Computer Science) P.Love An introduction to the methods and problems of computational physics. The course explores areas of physics which require computation for their study including: effects of air resistance and rotation in Newtonian mechanics; fields and potentials in electromagnetism; simulation of nonlinear systems and chaos; stochastic algorithms and statistical mechanics. Prerequisite: Jr. standing. Physics 213 and either CMSC 105 or extensive experience with a programming language or consent. Typically offered in alternate years.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.haverford.edu

Phone Number:

(610) 896-1000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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