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
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 1 student (20 max) as of 1:06PM Tuesday, April 15, 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