PHYS 305: Computational Physics II

Course Objectives

• Provide our students with an appreciation of Computational Physics.
• Expose the students to the wide use of the numerical approaches in Physics.
• Guide them in the use of standard numerical approaches to solve problems relevant to their world.
• Expose the students to a structured approach in solving problems.
• Provide ample opportunities to write C and/or C++ codes, therefore reinforsing the students' ability with the languages and the use of robust and efficient programming concepts
• Provide exposure to the Linux Operating System and the tools and constructs it provides to facilitate the numerical solutions of hard problems.
• Teach about ODEs used in modeling and their numerical solutions.
• Teach how to generate and test random numbers and how to use them in Physics.
• Stress the hands-on approach by giving numerous examples during lecture hours and grade accordingly.