Fall 2025 Astronomy GU4260 section 001

MODELING THE UNIVERSE

Call Number 12559
Day & Time
Location
TR 1:10pm-2:25pm
To be announced
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 13 students (20 max) as of 1:06PM Saturday, May 10, 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