PHYS 301 - Computational Physics

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University of San Francisco

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Description:

Prerequisite: PHYS - 240. An introduction to the use of computer simulations in Physics. It builds upon the physical principles covered in General Physics, using computer models and numerical techniques (such as the Runge-Kutta, Gear, Crank-Nicholson, and Montecarlo methods, among others) to simulate physical situations. In addition, new topics such as chaos, fractals, and neural networks, and some elements of statistical physics (random walks and Ising model) are introduced. No previous familiarity with programming languages is assumed. The aims of the course also include learning the C, OpenGL, and Mathematica programming languages. Two hours lecture and two hours lab weekly. Offered every Fall.

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Multiple

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Institution Website:

www.usfca.edu/

Phone Number:

(415) 422-5555

Regional Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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