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12.010 Computational Methods of Scientific Programming
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Prereq: Calculus II (GIR) and Physics I (GIR)
Units: 4-0-8
Lecture: TR2-4 (54-1827)
Introduces programming languages and techniques used by physical scientists: FORTRAN, C, C++, MatLab, and Mathematica. Emphasis on program design, algorithm development and verification, and comparative advantages and disadvantages of different languages. Students first learn the basic usage of each language, common types of problems encountered, and techniques for solving a variety of problems encountered in contemporary research: examination of data with visualization techniques, numerical analysis, and methods of dissemination and verification. No prior programming experience is required.
T. Herring
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