CSC 261 Introduction to Computational Science

This course will use real science problems from biology, chemistry and physics to introduce students to computational technologies to solve those problems. Upon completion of this course, students will have rudimentary programming skills, be able to model scientific processes, understand the algorithms behind search programs and know the advantages and pitfalls of computer generated solutions to complex mathematical problems.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

MAT 145 or MAT 170 and one of the following: BIO 110, CHE 131 or PHY 110 or permission of the instructor.