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PHY 4320 - Computational Physics.

(3-3-4)  S-odd-numbered years.  This is a project-oriented course in computational physics, with an emphasis on the understanding of the computational approach to complex physics problems through detailed case studies. Topics include realistic projectile motion, oscillatory motion and chaos, the solar system, potentials and fields, waves, random systems, molecular dynamics, and quantum mechanics.

Prerequisites & Notes:
PHY 2390, PHY 3080, PHY 3410, and PHY 3320.

Credits: 4


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