PHYS 220 - Scientific Computing I

(Same as MATH 220.) Prerequisite, CPSC 230. Students discover computation as a tool for scientific exploration and learn to complement mathematical methods with numerical methods and data visualization. Students learn modern programming languages and software engineering principles, including interactive notebooks, structured data, change-control, command-line interfaces for cloud computing, and automated testing. Letter grade with Pass/No Pass option. (Offered fall semester.) 3 credits