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PHYS 404

Computational Techniques in Physics

Catalog2026-2027
Credits3 units
LevelUpper Division
Average gradeB+
Standard

Overview

Description

Quantitative methods of solution to physical problems, problem formulation, computer applications, graphical presentation.

Requirements

Prerequisites

  • with a “C” or better
CS 135PHYS 301
Original catalog text

Prerequisites

Prerequisite(s): CS 135 with a “C” or better; PHYS 301.

Units

Lecture3

Catalog Details

Offering

Offered: Every Fall - Odd Years

Terms

fall

Attributes

Standard

Learning Outcomes

  • know and to use basic interpolation techniques in 1D and 2D tables, searching in tables, least-squared minimization and data approximation, root finding, numerical integration using the trapezoidal, Romberg and quadrature methods, Monte Carlo integration of multi-dimensional integrals, the numerical solution of ordinary differential equations via Euler, Runge-Kutta and Noumerov methods, and the application of explicit and implicit schemes to the numerical solution of partial differential equations.