PHYS 230 - Computing Tools for Physical Science

Institution:

Seattle University

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Description:

An introduction to scientific computer programming for students of science and engineering. Emphasis is on numerical and symbolic computation methods with applications in the physical sciences. Instruction in the use of programming languages or packages such as MATLAB, Fortran 95, and Mathematica are given at an elementary level. Elementary programming skills required for doing scientific computation, such as numerical evaluation and plots of functions, statistical analysis and plots of data, numerical computations and symbolic calculations are emphasized. Prerequisite: PHYS 122. (winter)

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.seattleu.edu

Phone Number:

(206) 296-6000

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Quarter

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