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PHY 265 - Introduction To Computational Physics

Description: Introduction to numerical methods, visualization techniques, and data analysis. Students will also be introduced to scientific computing on the Linux/Unix platform and programming in that environment. Common software packages in current scientific computing routinely used in the discipline will be introduced. Letter grade only.

Units: 3

Sections offered: Spring 2026 Fall 2026

Requirement Designation:

Prerequisite: ((PHY 161 & PHY 161L) or (PHY 171 & PHY 171L)) and ((PHY 172 & PHY 262L) or PHY 262)