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2007-2008 EIU Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

PHY 3320 - Computational Methods in Physics and Engineering.

(3-3-4)  S-even-numbered years.  An introduction to various numerical methods for solution of nonlinear equations, numerical differentiation, solution of ordinary differential equations for both initial-value and boundary-value problems. This course focuses on practical applications of these methods in simple physics and engineering systems and hands-on experience with computer modeling and simulation.

Prerequisites & Notes:
PHY 1371, MAT 2170, concurrent or prior enrollment in MAT 2550.

Credits: 4