PHYS 3500K Introduction to Computational Physics
Prerequisite: a grade of C or better in PHYS 2212K
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An introduction to computational physics problem solving, primarily using Windows-based MathCad but also including an introduction to Maple. Topics include equation solving, the use of vectors and matrices, 2-D and 3-D graphics, differential equation solving, simple programming, and the analysis and simulation of physical processes. Both numeric and symbolic methods are covered.