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Course: Astronomy 260
Title: Computational Physics and Astronomy
Description: Computational techniques in physics and astronomy, with an emphasis on the use of computer engineering and scientific software. Topics covered include approximation techniques, numerical modeling of physical systems, solutions of non-linear and inverse problems, Fourier analysis and filtering, and elementary statistical and numerical concepts.
Credit Hours: 3
Frequency: Yearly
Prerequisite(s): Phys 170/171, Math 205/206 (Same as Phys 260)