PHSCS 430

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Computational Physics Lab 3

Physics and Astronomy College of Computational, Mathematical, & Physical Sciences

Course Description

Computational study of static and dynamic boundary value problems, partial differential equations, linear algebra, and eigenvalues. Applications such as electrostatics, thermodynamics, waves, and quantum mechanics. Computational tools to store, share, and analyze data, including machine learning.

When Taught

Winter

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Title

Numerically Solve Partial Differential Equations

Learning Outcome

Write and debug programs to solve physics problems involving partial differential equations.

Title

Linear Algebra

Learning Outcome

Use linear algebra and eigenvalues in the solution of partial differential equations and to find normal modes in mechanical systems.

Title

Data Analysis

Learning Outcome

Use databases to store and share data. Use machine learning tools to model and find patterns in data.