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Spring 2020
Oct 31, 2024
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PHYS 58000 - Computational Physics
Credit Hours: 3.00. Introduction to computationally based problem solving in physics, emphasis on understanding and applying various numerical algorithms to different types of physics problems. Topics will include chaos in mechanical systems, stochastic systems including percolation and fractal structures, molecular dynamics and the properties of simple fluids, Monte Carlo methods and phase transitions, and time dependent as well as time dependent problems in quantum mechanics. Typically offered Fall.
0.000 OR 3.000 Credit hours

Levels: Undergraduate, Graduate, Professional
Schedule Types: Laboratory, Lecture

Offered By: College of Science
Department: Physics and Astronomy

Course Attributes:
Upper Division

May be offered at any of the following campuses:     
      West Lafayette


Restrictions:
May not be enrolled as the following Classifications:     
      Sophomore: 45 - 59 hours
      Sophomore: 30 - 44 hours
      Freshman: 0 - 14 hours
      Freshman: 15 - 29 hours

Prerequisites:
GR-PHYS 58000 Requisites

General Requirements:

Student Attribute: GR
May not be taken concurrently.  )
or
Rule: 1.: PHYS 34200 or 34400 for a total of 1 conditions )
PHYS 34200
Minimum Grade of D-
May not be taken concurrently. PHYS 34400
Minimum Grade of D-
May not be taken concurrently. End of rule 1.

and
Rule: 2.: PHYS 31000 or 41000 for a total of 1 conditions PHYS 31000
Minimum Grade of D-
May not be taken concurrently. PHYS 41000
Minimum Grade of D-
May not be taken concurrently. End of rule 2.


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