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2026-2027 Graduate Catalog 
    
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2026-2027 Graduate Catalog
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PHYS 802 - Computational Methods in Physics

Credits 4

Methods of solving physical problems using digital computers including numerical differentiation and integration, error analysis and curve fitting, interpolation, ordinary and partial differential equations, matrix operations, eigenvalues, special functions of mathematical physics. Monte Carlo simulations, and stability of solutions.

Note
Two hours lecture each week and a self-paced practicum.

Repeat for Credit
Y

Requisites
Prerequisite: Graduate standing OR consent of instructor.

Typically Offered
Spring


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