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May 12, 2024
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PHYS 5071 - Computer Simulation Methods in Physics
Introduction to numerical methods used to solve problems in physics. Students are introduced to basic numerical methods and to the process of approaching problems from a computational point of view. Topics covered include differentiation and integration methods, numerical error analysis, data fitting, matrix methods, Monte Carlo strategies.
Requisites: Previous experience with programming languages required.
Credit Hours: 4
Repeat/Retake Information: May not be retaken.
Lecture/Lab Hours: 2.0 lecture, 2.0 laboratory
Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
Learning Outcomes:
- Being able to deliver a concise write-up of the technique, results, error analysis and interpretation of numerical work.
- Being able to navigate the different computational facilities available during the course.
- Being able to present numerical solutions in appropriate graphical form.
- Being able to test numerical solutions with analytically derived results in special cases.
- Manipulation of the mathematics to the point where a numerical method can be applied.
- Obtaining a numerical solution to a problem and being able to carry out a systematic analysis of numerical errors.
- Understanding the physics problem and describing it in mathematical terms.
- Understanding the physics problem in terms of the numerical solution that has been generated.
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