BIOL 145 - Introduction to Applications in Computational Science

(Same as PHYS 145.) Computational science is an emerging field of the sciences, computer science, and mathematics. This course is to provide the fundamentals of computational science, and introduce a variety of scientific applications. We will examine how scientific investigations involve computing in basic sciences such as physics, chemistry, global change, medicine and particularly biosciences. The student will be offered examples of computer simulations and data analysis. (Offered as needed.) 3 credits