| Call Number | 12470 |
|---|---|
| Day & Time Location |
TR 10:10am-11:25am 233 Seeley W. Mudd Building |
| Points | 3 |
| Grading Mode | Standard |
| Approvals Required | None |
| Instructor | Mordecai-Mark Mac Low |
| Type | LECTURE |
| Method of Instruction | In-Person |
| Course Description | Prerequisites: one year of calculus-based general physics. The goal of this course is to provide a basic hands-on introduction to the practice and theory of scientific computing with applications in astronomy and astrophysics. The course will include an introduction to programming, as well as a sampling of methods and tools from the field of scientific computing. The course will include a hands-on project in which students use numerical methods to solve a research problem. Students who are interested in participating in research projects are strongly encouraged to take the course in their sophomore or junior year. |
| Web Site | Vergil |
| Department | Astronomy |
| Enrollment | 34 students (30 max) as of 10:06AM Thursday, October 30, 2025 |
| Status | Full |
| Subject | Astronomy |
| Number | GU4260 |
| Section | 001 |
| Division | Interfaculty |
| Section key | 20233ASTR4260W001 |