| Call Number | 12559 | 
|---|---|
| Day & Time Location | TR 1:10pm-2:25pm 425 Pupin Laboratories | 
| Points | 3 | 
| Grading Mode | Standard | 
| Approvals Required | None | 
| Instructor | Maximiliano Isi Banales | 
| 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 | 15 students (20 max) as of 7:06PM Thursday, October 30, 2025 | 
| Subject | Astronomy | 
| Number | GU4260 | 
| Section | 001 | 
| Division | Interfaculty | 
| Open To | Barnard College, Columbia College, Engineering:Undergraduate, Global Programs, General Studies, Journalism, Professional Studies | 
| Section key | 20253ASTR4260W001 |