Dec 21, 2024  
OHIO University Undergraduate Catalog 2021-22 
    
OHIO University Undergraduate Catalog 2021-22 [Archived Catalog]

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PHYS 4071 - 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: MATH 3600 and previous experience in programming computer languages desired
Credit Hours: 3
Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
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.
  • 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 phenomena in terms of the numerical solution that has been generated.
  • Understanding the physics problem and describing it in mathematical terms.



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